HEALTH FOCUSED
- TransHealth: https://transhealth.org/
TransHealth is a healthcare center based in Western Massachusetts that supports trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. They offer clinical care as well as community outreach programs and education.
- Tapestry: https://www.tapestryhealth.org/
Tapestry Health is a leader in community-based health care offering a variety of services including gender affirming hormone therapy, medication abortion, and a mobile health clinic. They have locations all over Western MA including in Northampton, Greenfield, and Springfield.
LEGAL ADVOCACY
Center for Social Justice at Western New England Law: https://wne.edu/law/centers/center-for-social-justice/index.cfm#:~:text=We%20strive%20to%20be%20a,%2C%20LGBTQ%2B%2C%20and%20immigrant%20communities.
- This law center focuses on assisting marginalized and underserved communities through pro-bono initiatives. Their Gender Affirming Identification Project offers pro-bono legal assistance with name changes, birth certificate amendments, and gender marker changes. More information on this project here: https://wne.edu/law/centers/center-for-social-justice/doc/GAIP%20Justification%2021.pdf
GENERAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY
PFLAG Franklin-Hampshire Chapter: https://www.fhcpflag.org/home
- Our local chapter of PFLAG national is based in Northampton and participates in community events, hosts monthly support groups, publishes a newsletter, responds to requests for advice, and participates in advocacy at the State and local levels.
Stonewall Center (UMass): https://www.umass.edu/stonewall/
- The Stonewall Center is UMass’s resource center for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty, and the larger community in the Pioneer Valley. They seek to educate the campus community in order to create an inclusive climate for LGBTQIA+ people and allies. They also publish a newsletter and host support groups.
- Resources: https://www.umass.edu/student-life/stonewall/resources
- UMass Trans FAQ: https://www.umass.edu/student-life/umass-trans-faq
Translate Gender: https://www.translategender.org/
- Translate Gender is a trans-led organization offering a variety of outreach, community building, and advocacy opportunities including youth programing, caregiver support, mentorship programs, and gender affirming therapy.
YOUTH FOCUSED
Gen Q: https://www.communityaction.us/program/lgbtqia-supports/
- Gen Q is based in Greenfield and Northampton and hosts peer-led social support groups in person and virtually for youth and young adults 14-24
Out Now: https://www.outnowyouth.org/our-story
- Out Now is a queer youth organization based in Springfield, MA. They provide a drop-in safe space, educational workshops, and programs to develop leadership skills. They participate in local and regional Pride events.
Translate Gender: https://www.translategender.org/
- Translate Gender is a trans-led organization offering a variety of outreach, community building, and advocacy opportunities including youth programing, caregiver support, mentorship programs, and gender affirming therapy.
OLDER ADULTS FOCUSED
Rainbow Coffee Hour in Amherst: https://www.rainbowcoffeehouramherst.com/
- Rainbow Coffee Hour takes place on the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00-11:30 am at the Amherst Senior Center. It provides a gathering space for LGBTQIA+ people who are over 50.
Rainbow Elders: https://lifepathma.org/events-workshops/rainbow-elders-events/
- Rainbow Elders hosts support groups and social events for older LGBTQIA+ adults, including virtual gatherings, a luncheon club, and a newsletter.
January 30, 2025