For Moments of Crisis
text “start” to 678-678
Call 1-866-488-7386
The Trevor Project also hosts TrevorSpace, a forum for LGBTQ+ young folks 13-24.
1-877-565-8860
Please note that the trans lifeline hotline often has a long wait time
Dial 988
Hey Sam – Samaritans text line for young people, hosted by young people
Text: 439-726 Hours: 9AM-12AM (Midnight) ET
Massachusetts Mobile Crisis Services
Call or text 833-773-2445 to connect to your local mobile crisis provider.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Helpline
1-833-773-2445
Offers on site and mobile peer respite program in Worcester and Bellingham MA for adults.
LGBTQ+ survivors of partner abuse
617-742-4911
800-832-1901 (Toll free number)
Gender Affirming Medical Care
Pathway To Better Health – Informed Consent Model
Boston Medical Center – Informed Consent Model
Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery
BMC’s adult program
BMC’s program for youth and young adults
Mass General Hospital – Informed Consent Model
MGH’s program serves all ages
Fenway Health – Informed Consent Model (Adults Only)
Provides gender affirming care and medical care ages 18 and up.
Uses informed consent model for 19+
**Fenway is no longer provided gender affirming medical interventions for those 18 and under.
Boston Children’s Hospital
Utilizes extensive assessment process that can feel supportive and affirming for some families and youth. Strongly recommend that youth are in therapy through out the process.
Requires letter from therapist and primary care provider (consistent with all known places that currently provide surgery and work with insurance)
Researching Surgeons
TransBucket – collection of patient provided images of surgery results
Surgeon websites
Reddit – searching by surgeon will often bring up a number of folks sharing their experiences
Insurance – some insurances only work with particular providers and can provide a list of those surgeons as a way to start your research.
Community Resources
Monthly themed gatherings in Lowell MA for LGBTQ+ adults
Boston lgbtq+ youth and young adults
North shore lgbtq+ youth and young adults
Metro West lgbtq+ youth and young adults
Worcester area lgbtq+ youth and young adults
Other locations for lgbtq+ youth and young adults
Boston area BIPOC lgbtq+ youth and young adults
Boston Area Transgender Support for adults
Autism Self Advocacy Network
Mental health education and mutual aid through a Healing Justice lens
HRP Counseling and Art Therapy 