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LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
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Sat:
9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time
Noon - 5 PM/eastern time
Samaritans Suicide Helpline: (508) 875-4500
National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929
​UMass Emergency Mental Health: (508) 856-3562​
LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743​
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Mon - Fri:
1 PM - 9 PM/pacific time
4 PM - Midnight/eastern time
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Sat:
9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time
Noon - 5 PM/eastern time
Trevor Project 24/7 Suicide Hotline
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Call: 1-866-488-7386
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Text 'START' to 678-678 ​​
The Rainbow Lunch & Supper Clubs offer LGBTIQ+* seniors age 60+ a nutritious meal and an opportunity to socialize with friends and enjoy various activities including programs, entertainment and educational series.
Address: Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, 140 Shore Drive, Worcester, MA.
Contact Info: (508) 756-1545 ext. 404; wlen@eswa.org
Hours: The Rainbow Supper Club meets the 1st Wednesday of each month Supper is served at 4:00pm. The Rainbow Lunch Club meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month Lunch is served at noon.
The services provided are psychosocial assessments for gender-affirming hormone therapy, referrals for gender-affirming surgery, the continuance of gender affirming hormone therapy, and case management. Gender affirming treatment for transgender and gender diverse adults at Family Health Center of Worcester is managed through an integrated care approach of Behavioral health and Medical providers under an informed consent model of care. Our criteria for gender-affirming hormone therapy is informed by the WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health).
Contact Info: (508) 796-7960
We are Safe Homes, a program supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) young people, and their straight allies, between the ages of 14 and 23. The group is led by youth peer leaders, professional staff, and volunteers who offer support, resources and opportunities for socialization in a safe and nurturing environment.
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Address: 4 Mann Street, Worcester, MA
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Youth ages 14-17: Wednesdays 2:00-5:00pm
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Thursdays Youth ages 18-23 Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm
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Contact Info: (508) 755-0333; safehomes@openskycs.org
OutstandingLife's mission is to improve the quality of life of LGBTQ+ older adults by creating opportunities for connectedness through free online programming. We currently serve hundreds of LGBTQ+ seniors through our virtual senior center.
Virtual
Contact Info: info@outstandinglife.org
The LGBT Asylum Task Force provides shared housing for LGBTQ asylum seekers in Worcester, Massachusetts. If funds are available, we provide a small monthly stipend to pay for food, transportation, and other basic expenses. Housing and stipend support continues until asylum seekers receive their work permits
Address: ​Hadwen Park Congregational Church- 6 Clover Street, Worcester, MA 01603
Contact Info: (774) 261-8199;
Supporters of Worcester Area GLBTQ+ Youth (SWAGLY) is a social support club for LGBTQIA+ young people and allies who are 11-18 years old.
​SWAGLY at AIDS Project Worcester:
Meeting Address: 165 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Meeting Times: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 (ages 11-18, average 16-17)
​SWAGLY at North Leominster Public Library:
Meeting Address: 30 West Street, Leominster, MA, Leominster Public Library: Cormier Center for Young Adults
Meeting Times: Mondays from 4:00 to 5:00 (for youth in 7th-12th grade)
Contact Info: (774) 578-0817;
The Open and Affirming Coalition of the United Church of Christ advocates for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, and equips UCC congregations to become effective witnesses to Christ’s extravagant welcome.
Kennedy Community Health has a dedicated gender affirming health clinic that provides comprehensive care to our transgender and gender diverse patients. In addition to this dedicated practice, we offer the following services:
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Gender affirming hormone therapy and monitoring
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Referrals for gender affirming surgery
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Mental and behavioral health care
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Comprehensive medical care, including gynecologic care and pregnancy care
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STD/STI/HIV testing
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PEP and PrEP
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Non-medical patient navigation services
Contact Info: (508) 595-1160