Health issues for lesbians and women who have sex with women
Top Health Issues for LGBT Populations Information & Resource Kit
World Professional Organization for Transgender Health offers tons of resources from linking to helpful organizations to information about changing gender identy, education, employment, housing and more.
LGBTQ+ Health Resources
The BRC provides support to the bisexual community, advocates for bisexual visibility and raises awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBT and straight communities.
The Commission’s advocates for a culture of respect and to monitor progress toward equality of all persons with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. The Commission also promotes policies and practices that have a positive effect on the health, welfare and safety of persons who live, visit or work in the City of Cambridge with regard to sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression.
Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.
Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy.
As the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer civil rights organization, HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
MCAD works to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth by investigating and prosecuting Complaints of Discrimination that occur in Employment, Housing, Public Places, Access to Education, Lending, and Credit. We also offer training to help prevent discrimination from occurring.
MassEquality is the leading statewide grassroots advocacy organization working to ensure that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive from cradle to grave without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
A resource guide for Massachusetts LGBTQ2IA+ Young People and their trusted adults.
A resource for transgender people including a health coverage self-help guide and helpful educational materials for people wanting to learn more about the transgender community.
A survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. They offer a hotline for survivors, housing assistance, support groups, and various outreach events.
SpeakOUT is a community of speakers working to create a world free of homo-bi-transphobia and other forms of prejudice by telling the truths of our lives.
Health & Well-being for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Americans.
LGBTQ+ Youth Programs:
Youth-led, adult-supported organization committed to social justice; creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community.
Continuum of services for LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-25) of color and their allies, offering education, support and culturally sensitive resources.
The Commission is an independent state agency that advises others in state government on effective policies, programs, and resources for LGBTQ youth. It issues annual recommendations, works in partnership with state entities, holds community events and listening sessions. The Commission also produces the Safe Schools Program.
The Safe Schools Program for LGBTQ Students is a joint initiative between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) and the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth The program offers a range of services designed to help schools implement state laws impacting LGBTQ students, including training and curriculum resources.
Works to ensure a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth by providing programming, coordinating with community agencies and advocating in schools.
Builds communities where LGBTQ+ youth thrive – programming, education, advocacy and resources.
The Trevor Project offers trained counselors to provide support 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386.
TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected.