GLBT Resources
Greater Boston PFLAG (Parents & Friends of LGBT People) They are helpful to parents who need support when their kids come out. Hold meetings and will also meet one on one if a parent isn’t comfortable with groups. 781-891-5966
GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network) Do a lot in schools, etc. in education field. Institutes things like the “Day of Silence” and “No Name Calling Days.” Educates on hurtful language, etc. 617-536-9669
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth Project – offers training, tech support and networking – the GLYS Project 1-800-583-2250 x214
Gay and Lesbian Advocates & Defenders – Helps LGBT people who may be facing discrimination in school, etc. 800-455-4523
MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education – Safe Schools Support & Technical Assistance 781-338-6330
MA Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth Background on anti-discrimination laws, etc and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey re: GLB Survey
SomosLatinos – Network for LGBT Latino community 617-461-9307
BAGLY – Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth Youth group for LGBT kids 617-227-4313
Speak out Boston – offers speakers on the lives of LGBT people
Boston GLASS – Boston Gay & Lesbian Adolescent Social Services – Has a drop in center 617-266-3349
MassEquality – Protects marriage rights, works toward the well-being and equality or GLBT people
HOTLINES:
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-THE-GLNH
Peer Listening for GLBT Youth 1-800-339-PEER
AIDS Hotline for Teens 1-800-234-TEEN
The Trevor Project – 1-800-8664-U-TREVOR
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000
Samariteens Hotline – 1-800-252-TEEN
PLACEMENT OPTIONS
The Home for Little Wanderers – Waltham House 781-647-9976 www.thehome.org Home for self-identified GLBTQ teen aged 14-18 who are questioning sexual orientation or gender identity.