Community and Social

Finding the right resources for you can be difficult and time consuming, and barriers to access often exist. Staff and trained Peer Resource Navigators in the LGBTQA Resource Center can assist community members with resource navigation and can help put together plans for accessing those resources. Email lgbtqaresources@northeastern.edu or complete this form to request assistance.

These resources in and beyond the Boston area offer services, support, community, information, and care for LGBTQIA2S+ people. Resources included on this list have in most cases self-identified as having a commitment to serving LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Northeastern has not assessed, nor does it endorse, these resources. The Center encourages community members to conduct their own research and to follow their instincts when interacting with these resources.

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Support Groups and Therapy Groups

Boston Area

  1. Fenway Health
    1. Contact: Various, see link for details
    2. Location: 1340 Boylston, 142 Berkeley
    3. Groups offered: 20+ groups, including Transgender Support Group, TGNC Parents / Prospective Parents Group, LGBTQ+ Womxn of Color Process Group (open to non-binary people of color as well), Anxiety and Depression Group for TGNC people,  several other LGBTQ+ identity-based groups
    4. Cost: Free (may need to be a Fenway Patient for some groups) 
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes, some groups are TGNC only.
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No, only one group is BIPOC specific.
  2. Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY)
    1. Contact: Fill out the intake form or contact Jesse Begenyi at jessebegenyiLICSW@gmail.com for Narrative Art Therapy, fill out programs interest form for other groups
    2. Location: 28 Court Square, Boston (and online)
    3. Groups offered: group narrative art therapy, Trans and Non-Binary meeting, Women’s Meeting, Girls’ Room for transfeminine people, BIPOC meeting, Nerd Hour, Nintendo Night, Welcoming Meeting
    4. Cost: free
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? No, but several groups are TGNC only
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No
  3. Boston GLASS
    1. Contact: Shaquille Jones, 617.659.2487, sijones@jri.org
    2. Location: 555 Amory Street, Boston
    3. Groups offered: PRISMS TGNC group, Vogue Hour, LYFE Lounge, Free Writing
    4. Cost: Free
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes, PRISMS is TGNC only
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? Yes, only available to LGBTQ+ people of color under the age of 29
  4. Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
    1. Contact: Register here
    2. Location: Online
    3. Groups offered: Victory Programs Black, Indigenous, and Trans Folks of Color Drop-In Space
    4. Cost: Free
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? Yes
  5. Boston Area Trans Support
    1. Contact: Register here
    2. Location: Cambridge and Dorchester (register for details)
    3. Groups offered: peer to peer 18+ trans support groups
    4. Cost: free
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No
  6. Compass
    1. Contact: info@compassftm.org
    2. Location: Boston (currently online only)
    3. Groups offered: peer support group for “for people assigned female at birth who feel that is not an accurate or complete description of their gender”
    4. Cost: free
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No
  7. Merrimack River Wellness
    1. Contact: Lisa Dube ldube@merrimackriverwellness.com
    2. Location: Virtual, but North Shore based
    3. Groups offered: Transgender, Non-Binary and Questioning Young Adult Group (under 30); Transgender, Non-Binary and Questioning Adult Group ( 30+); Transgender, Non-Binary and Questioning Adult Group ( 50+)
    4. Cost: $40 per session, insurance accepted and financial assistance available
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No
  8. VA Boston LGBT Veteran Care
    1. Contact: Rebecca Jeen rebeccajeen@aol.com or Rebeca Lynn hearn197489@gmail.com
    2. Location: Jamaica PLain VAMC and Brockton VAMC
    3. Groups offered: Transgender Vet to Vet
    4. Cost: Free
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No
  9. Massachusetts Asian + Pacific Islanders For Health
    1. Contact: Andrea Machado andrea@maphealth.org
    2. Location: Virtual (community space Somerville)
    3. Groups offered: Asian Pride Virtual Drop-in
    4. Cost: Free
    5. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? No
    6. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No, but primarily for AAPI LGBTQ+ people 25 and under

Beyond Boston

  1. Akanni Support Group at Black Trans Men, Inc.
  2. Kickback Support Group at Black Trans Women, Inc.
  3. Fat Trans Support Group
  4. TGNC Parents Support Group at Family Equality
  5. FedUp! Collective Trans+ and Intersex ED Support Group Directory
  6. Support Groups at Fireweed Collective (focused on supporting disabled/chronically ill/neurodivergent BIPOC folks)
  7. QTPoC Meditation with Rest for Resistance
Political and Community Organizing

Boston Area

  1. Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
    1. Contact: info@masstpc.org or 617-778-0519
    2. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    3. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No
  2. Trans Resistance MA
    1. Contact: transresistancema@gmail.com
    2. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    3. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? Yes
  3. Trans Emergency Fund of Massachusetts
    1. Contact: info@transemergencyfund.org
    2. Is this resource primarily for TGNC people? Yes
    3. Is this resource primarily for BIPOC trans, GNC, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people? No