About LGBTQ Services
The City of Somerville's LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator connects, supports, and advocates for Somerville’s community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer residents. The LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator provides information, referral services, guidance, coordination, and technical assistance to the City and its residents on initiatives intended to serve the LGBTQ community. Additionally, the LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in the City of Somerville. Here are some reasons you may wish to contact the City's LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator:
- You have an LGBTQ child in Somerville's school system or are part of an LGBTQ family in Somerville schools
- You have a concern or question about LGBTQ rights, safety, or health in Somerville
- You need LGBTQ resources
- You want to collaborate on a project or program that would specifically support Somerville's LGBTQ community
- You want to get involved in a project that supports the LGBTQ community in Somerville
Contact Information
50 Evergreen Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
United States
Employee Directory
Jump To:
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD) LGBTQ Equal Access Overview
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD) LGBTQ Equal Access Rule
Boston:
Boston Area Trans Support (BATS)
Website: https://massbats.org/
Transgender, non-binary support groups
Metro Boston Recover Learning Community: Hope Center
Website: https://hopecenterboston.org/
Phone: 617-454-4621
In-person and virtual support groups, LGBTQ+
Sidney Borum, Jr. Health Center
Website: https://fenwayhealth.org/info/locations/the-borum/
Phone: 617-457-8140
Offering safe, non-judgmental healthcare for individuals ages 12-29
The Network LA Red
Website: https://www.tnlr.org/en/24-hour-hotline/
Phone: 617-742-4911
24 hour LGBTQ+ hotline providing confidential support for individuals experiencing domestic violence
Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth (BAGLY)
Website: https://www.bagly.org/
Social support organization, committed to social justice and creating, sustaining, and advocating for programs, policies, and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community
Greater Boston Parents, Families and Friends of LGBT Peoples (PFLAG)
Website: https://www.gbpflag.org/
Phone: 781-891-5966
A collective group working together to change attitudes and create a safe environment through support, education, and advocacy
Trans Health Program at Fenway
Website: https://fenwayhealth.org/care/medical/transgender-health/
Phone: 857-313-6589
Drop-in, short-term therapy, activities, and support for trans and non-trans partners and parents. Free walk-in consultations available on Wednesdays.
Massachusetts/Regional:
GLAD: Transgender ID Project
Website: https://www.glad.org/id/
Phone: 617-227-4313
Free resources for transgender people living in New England seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents
The Trans Club of New England (TNCE)
Website: https://tcne.org/
Phone: 781-891-9325
Social and support organization for the trans community; provides social opportunities, a referral service to local therapists, support groups, and opportunities for education
Samaritans
Website: https://samaritanshope.org/our-services/community-education-and-outreac…
Suicide prevention programs and workshops
National:
Trans Lifeline
Website: https://translifeline.org/
Phone: 877-565-8860
Crisis hotline for emotional and financial support
GLBT National Help Center
Website: https://www.glbthotline.org/national-hotline.html
Phone: 1-888-843-4564
Private one-to-one peer support and information on local resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)
Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Phone or text: 988
24/7 hotline for crisis and mental health support
LGBTQ+ Services Coordinator Izzy Starr will be hosting office hours every Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at 50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville, MA 02143
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