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General Resources
We may not have all the resources you need, and that's okay! At ELYSARC, we have no intention of recreating the wheel but instead, we are interested in filling gaps and helping folks access the resources they need. If you find that you need transportation to any of the resources below, fill out our "request transportation" form or contact info@elysarc.org.
Crisis Hotlines
BAGLY's Resources for Youth Page
The Trevor Project | Suicide Hotline
1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678-678
Trans Lifeline (24 hours)
1-877-565-8860
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SafeLink | Domestic Violence Hotline
1-877-785-2020
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Boston Area Rape Crisis Center | Hotline
1-800-841-8371
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The Network/La Red | Intimate Partner Violence Hotline
1-800-832-1901
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The GLBT National Youth Talkline
1-800-246-7743
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Call or text (open 24 hours): 1-877-870-4673
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Peer Listening Line (ages 25 & Under): 617-267-2535
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Toll-Free: 1-800-399-PEER
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Hotline (open 24 hours): 1-800-273-8255
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Local LGBTQ+ Resource Centers
YouForward
369 Broadway Suite 103, Everett, MA 02149
617-545-6940
Laundry, shower, and kitchen facilities, drop-in center, support groups, linkages to care, mentors and mental health support, linkages to healthcare and housing, and various events.
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BAGLY
28 Court Square, Boston, MA 02108
617-227-4313
Drop-in center, gender-affirming items, various monthly and weekly events and support groups (online and ), clinic, linkages to healthcare and housing, clothing, food justice resources, and kitchen facilities.
Boston GLASS
555 Amory St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
857-399-1920
Drop-in center, provides services to LGBTQ+ youth of color including events and STI testing/treatment/PrEP
Legal Resources
National Center for Transgender Equality
Guidance and forms for name/gender marker changes on legal documents
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GLAD
Legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual
orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.
Online Resources
Massachusetts LGBTQ Resource Map
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TrevorSpace
An affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
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GLSEN
GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a
school environment free from bullying and harassment.
Healthcare Resources
Fenway Health
Full spectrum of healthcare services including transgender specific healthcare.
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Full spectrum of healthcare services including transgender specific healthcare.
BAGLY
STI testing, navigating healthcare assistance, and referrals for mental healthcare, primary healthcare and healthcare insurance enrollment.
TRANS YOUTH-SPECIFIC CARE
CATCH @ Boston Medical
Providing individualized gender-affirming care, support, and education to youth and family based on their goals
Transgender Health Program @ MGH
Comprehensive primary care, endocrine/hormone management, case management and links to behavioral health and surgical services.
Housing Resources
The Youth Harbors program serves homeless, unaccompanied high school students
Group home program is designed to provide a safe and supportive living environment for up to 12 LGBT youth ages 14-18
Housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness
Host Homes is a short-term intervention (up to six months) for LGBTQ+ youth 18-24 years old. Youth participants' material, mental, emotional, and skills-building needs are addressed through curricula, casework, and clinical care.
For parents
Online Resources
Massachusetts LGBTQ Resource Map
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TrevorSpace
An affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.
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GLSEN
GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a
school environment free from bullying and harassment.