Links to New England mixed-gender LGBT resources
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This page contains links to mixed-gender groups and resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people in New England:
- Alcoholics Anonymous [CT]
- AA meets every Sunday at the Triangle Community Center of Norwalk, CT. from 9-10 AM. The group has been meeting for well over a year and is always well attended. The format for this meeting is topic discussion. For more information call call Don at 203-762-9964.
- AL-ANON Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Straight Supporters [CT]
- AL-ANON has begun meeting each weekat the Triangle Community Center of Norwalk, CT., on Monday evenings from 7:30PM - 8:30PM. The meeting is for people who have an active or recovering alcoholic in their lives and would like peer support.
- Al-Fatiha Foundation
- Dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning, those exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their allies, families and friends. We promote peace, equality and justice. Tel.: 202-319-0898. Email: gaymuslims@yahoo.com. PO Box 33532, Washington, DC 20033.
- Tel.: 860-586-1136. Email: glff@yahoo.com. Alternatives, Inc., P.O. Box 231191, Hartford, CT 06123-1191. [05/31/2006]
- Amherst High School [MA/w]
- Gay/straight alliance at Amherst High School in Amherst, MA. Tel.: 413-549-3710.
- Am Tikva [MA/e]
- Am Tikva - "People of Hope" - has been serving the Greater Boston community since 1976, creating an open and welcoming environment where LGBT Jews of all ages and degrees of religious observance can meet to explore their common heritage and enjoy the company of fellow Jews. [05/31/2006]
- Arlington Street Church [MA/e]
- Unitarian Universalist Services, Sundays 11:00 AM, 351 Boylston Street, Boston, MA. Phone: 617-536-7050.
- Berkshire County's GLUB Club [MA/w]
- GLBTQ youth group. Tel.: 413-528-0956. PO Box 481, Monterey, MA 01245.
- binne [ME]
- A mail list for Bi people in Northern New England (USA). Although originally intended for Maine, it's open to anyone bi or bi friendly, from anywhere. [05/31/2006]
- Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth [MA/e]
- A resource for coming out, holding weekly meetings, and holding events. Our weekly meetings are for youth 22 and under. We provide a safe venue for youth to meet new friends, share experiences, and become leaders. The BAGLY Prom is one of our most popular events, and draws over a thousand youth each year. It is the original prom to serve LGBT Youth and their Allies. [05/31/2006]
- Boston Gay and Lesbian Helpline: 617-267-9001 [MA/e]
- Boston, MA: Mon.-Fri., 6-11 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 5-10 p.m.
- Central Connecticut Abused Gay & Lesbian Support Group [CT]
- For information, call 860-225-6357.
- Chiltern Mountain Club
- New England's largest gay and lesbian outdoor recreation club. [05/31/2006]
- COLAGE for GLBT Parents and Families
- Children of Lesbian and Gay Everywhere (COLAGE) is the only national and international
organization specifically supporting young people with LGBT parents.
- Greater Portland, ME, chapter [ME]
- Info: 207-653-9079 or Pinkpwr128@aol.com.
- Boston, MA, chapter [MA/e]
- Contacts: & Molly Heller, 617-628-3251.
- Northampton, MA, chapter [MA/w]
- Contacts: Aime Degrenier & Heather King, 413-584-1116 or nohocolage@colage.org.
- Western MA chapter [MA/w]
- Contact: Heather Estan, 413-572-0849 or westmass@colage.org.
- NH chapter [NH]
- Contact: Cami Thibeault, 603-525-4270 or RFofNH@yahoo.com.
- NH seacoast chapter [NH]
- Contacts: Debora Masterson and Deanna Makinen, 603-264-3148 or nhcolageseacoast@comcast.net.
- Tel.: 860-586-1136. Email: glff@yahoo.com. Alternatives, Inc., P.O. Box 231191, Hartford, CT 06123-1191. [05/31/2006]
- Connecticut Outreach Society [CT][MA/w]
- A support group for transgendered individuals and their spouses or significant others that meets twice monthly in the Hartford area. We have members from all over CT and southern MA. Membership is open to all crossdressers, transsexual (both MtF & FtM), and gender-variant individuals. We provide a safe place where crossdressers and transgender individuals may meet and socialize. P.O. Box 163 Farmington CT 06034. 860-604-6343. E-mail: info@ctoutreach.org. [05/31/2006]
- Connecticut P.R.I.D.E. [CT]
- Produce events that promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, and equality for GLBTI individuals, their friends, and families. Tel.: 860-524-8114. [05/31/2006]
- The ConnecticuT View [CT]
- Transgender social and support group begun in 1984. Free membership. For more info email: MasonD@aol.com. [05/31/2006]
- CORISMA [RI][MA/e]
- Couples of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts is an organization designed to provide the opportunity for gay and lesbian couples to meet and socialize with other gay/lesbian couples. [05/31/2006]
- Dignity/Hartford [CT]
- PO Box 72, Hartford CT 06141. Tel: 203-296-9229.
- Dignity/Maine [ME]
- Dignity/Maine is an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered Catholics. It is the Maine branch of the national organization Dignity/USA. Contact: PO Box 8113, Portland, ME 04104-8113. Tom Hagerty Jr: thagsjr@ime.net. Rosemary & Janet: 207-646-2820. [05/31/2006]
- Dover GLBT Helpline: 603-743-GAY2 [NH]
- NH-area LGBT Helpline.
- EROS: Encouraging RespectOf Sexualities [CT]
- Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford, CT 06106-3100. Email: eros@trincoll.edu. [05/31/2006]
- Family Diversity Projects [MA/w]
- Family Diversity Projects is a non-profit organization in Amherst, MA. We have created four award-winning diversity photo-text exhibits that tour to communities nationwide and internationally. Tel: 413-256-0502. Fax: 413-253-3977. Email: info@familydiv.org. PO Box 1246, Amherst, MA 01004-1246. [05/31/2006]
- G.A.L.E. Network: 413-253-3054 [MA/w]
- An organization for lesbian, gay and bisexual educators.
- Gay and Lesbian AA Group [MA/w]
- St. John Episcopal Church, 48 Elm St., Northampton MA. Meets Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Newcomers' meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. on Fridays.
- Gay & Lesbian Civic Center of Greater Springfield [MA/w]
- Email: GLCivicAsn@aol.com. Mail: P.O. Box 2664, Springfield, MA 01101-2664. [05/31/2006]
- Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Northern Maine [ME]
- P.O. Box 990, Caribou, ME 04736. 207-498-2088.
- Gay and Lesbian GuideLine Information [CT]
- Referrals and support for callers from CT and surrounding areas. Tel.: 203-366-3734.
- Gay & Lesbian Ostomates
- Tel.: 800-826-0826 or e-mail: glocontact@aol.com.
- Gay Lesbian and Transgender Social Group [VT]
- Drug- and alcohol-free. Saturdays, 8pm - Midnight. Call BJ, 603-272-5815.
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Youth Project [MA/w]
- GLBTQ youth. Tel.: 1-800-350-6226, 413-584-4213. Northampton, MA.
- GayLesbian Info Services of Western MA [MA/w]
- A committee of the Gay & Lesbian Civic Association of Greater Springfield, MA. Tel.: 413-731-5403. Email: GLInfoWMA@aol.com. P.O. Box 2664, Springfield, MA 01101-2664. [05/31/2006]
- GayNH.com [NH]
- Calendar and info. Email: Dragon@GayNH.Com. [05/31/2006]
- Gays for Patsy [MA/e]
- Lambda Ranch: Country Western Dancing dancing in a friendly LGBT atmosphere, open to all, sponsored by Gays For Patsy. Two-step, waltz, swing and line dancing. Free lessons are included with admission, no partner is necessary and the dance-impaired are welcomed and encouraged! Lambda Ranch is smoke- and alcohol-free. [05/31/2006]
- GenderCrash.com [MA/e]
- “Intersection of Boston’s Queer, Transgender, and Gender Queer Communities Resources, Rants, and Information for Everyone!” [05/31/2006]
- Generation Rainbow [MA/w]
- GLBT youth group of the Berkshires. Tel.: 413-243-8484.
- GLBT Health Access Project [MA]
- The GLBT Health Access Project is a community-based effort first funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in 1997 that works with GLBT populations--and those who serve them--across the Commonwealth to respond to needs in a timely and targeted manner. Address: 130 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116. Director: Jodi Sperber, MSW, MPH, tel.: 617-988-2605 x201, fax: 617-457-8133, email: jsperber@jri.org. General inquiries, email: access@jri.org. [05/31/2006]
- GLBT Referral Service: 413-586-2627 [MA/w]
- Lists quality "gay friendly" clinicians in Western MA (therapy groups, social groups and other resources).
- Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective [CT]
- 1841 Broad St., Hartford, CT. Tel.: 860-278-4163. PO Box 2094, Hartford, CT 06145-2094. Tel: 860-278-4163 (Voice and TDD), 860 724 3443 (fax). Email: thc@hartnet.org
- Greater Boston PFLAG [MA/e]
- Parents, Friends of Lesbians And Gays. Tel.: 866-GBPFLAG, 866-427-3524. PO Box 541619, Waltham, MA 02454-1619 [05/31/2006]
- HQ76.3/New England
- A social/professional organization of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people working in libraries in New England. [05/31/2006]
- Jewish Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Group [MA/w]
- Tel.: 413-586-2627.
- Just a Bunch of People [MA/w]
- GLBTQ youth at Drury High School, 1130 South Church St., North Adams, MA 01247. Tel.: 413-662-3245.
- Keshet (Boston) [MA/e]
- Keshet (Hebrew for "rainbow") seeks to create a fully welcoming and inclusive Jewish community for LGBT Jews in Greater Boston. [05/31/2006]
- Lambda Ranch [MA/e]
- Country Western Dancing dancing in a friendly LGBT atmosphere, open to all, sponsored by Gays For Patsy. Two-step, waltz, swing and line dancing. Free lessons are included with admission, no partner is necessary and the dance-impaired are welcomed and encouraged! Lambda Ranch is smoke- and alcohol-free. [05/31/2006]
- Lavender Country and Folk Dancers [MA/e][MA/w][NY]
- LCFD welcomes LGBT and cross-dressing folk, as well as all of their friends. Come dance! [05/31/2006]
- Lavender Country and Folk Dancers Contra Dancingin the Valley [MA/w]
- Tel.: 413-772-2822 or 413-584-0938. Email: lcfs@aol.com.
- Lavender Country and Folk Dancers [CT]
- 1841 Broad St., Hartford, CT. Tel.: 860-525-9923.
- Lee High School [MA/w]
- Gay/straight alliance at Lee High Schoo, 300 Greylock St., Lee, MA 01238. Tel.: 413-243-2781.
- LGBT Political Alliance of Western Massachusetts [MA/w]
- The Alliance is a Western MA - defined as Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Berkshire counties - non-partisan organization formed to promote and secure full civil rights for LGBT people. [05/31/2006]
- Love Makes a Family [CT]
- A statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working to expand Connecticut's marriage laws to include same-sex couples. E-mail: info@lmfct.org. [05/31/2006]
- Love Makes a Family [MA/w]
- Family Diversity Projects is a non-profit organization in Amherst, MA. We have created four award-winning diversity photo-text exhibits that tour to communities nationwide and internationally. Tel: 413-256-0502. Fax: 413-253-3977. Email: info@familydiv.org. PO Box 1246, Amherst, MA 01004-1246. [05/31/2006]
- Maine GayNet [ME]
- Web page contains information about the LGBT community in Maine. Sponsors an email list, too. [05/31/2006]
- Maine Rural Network [ME]
- The mission of the Maine Rural Network is to promote visibility and security for people living in rural Maine, and to work for social, educational and economic justice for all Maine people. We seek to accomplish this by empowering individuals living in rural Maine to organize, establish and support autonomous groups locally and to create a network statewide. Contact: 51 Shore Rd., Standish, ME 04084.
- Maine TransSupport [ME]
- Transsupport is a non-profit, educational, non-sexual peer support group for Crossdressers, Transsexuals, their families, friends and significant others. It is not a dating or sexual contact group. Meetings are held monthly in Brunswick, Maine. A security interview is required before potential members are allowed to attend. Contact: PO Box 4075, Portland, Maine 04101. Antoinette: godisbblue@aol.com or 207-774-7029. [05/31/2006]
- Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus [MA/e]
- MGLPC is one of the most experienced (30 years!) and respected advocacy operation on Beacon Hill working for MA LGBT equal rights. [05/31/2006]
- Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association [MA/e]
- MLBGA is a professional association of LGBT lawyers and their allies providing a visible LGBT presence within the MA legal community. [05/31/2006]
- MassLive LGBT Forum [MA]
- MassLive.com message board for LGBT issues. [05/31/2006]
- New England Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Veterans
- Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1985, this a non-profit "grass roots" membership-based, support organization for homosexual, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered and heterosexual, active duty, reserve and veteran members of the United States Armed Forces, their families, friends and supporters. [05/31/2006]
- New Haven Gay and Lesbian Community Center [CT]
- GLBT community center in New Haven, CT. [05/31/2006]
- New London People’s Forum [CT]v
- Tel.: 860-443-8855.
- Northampton Pride [MA/w]
- The non-profit organization that runs the Pride celebration in the Pioneer Valley (Western MA). [05/31/2006]
- Out in Boston [MA/e]
- GLBT community info. [05/31/2006]
- Out in the Park [CT][MA/e][MA/w][NH][RI][VT]
- Information about “gay days” at Six Flags and other New England events. [05/31/2006]
- Out on MDI [ME]
- Out on Mount Desert Island supports lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and friends in Downeast Maine. P.O. Box 367, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. 207-664-0328. The group sponsors monthly potlucks. [05/31/2006]
- Outspoken [CT]
- Organized in 1993 by openly gay, experienced youth workers, OutSpoken is a support group for young LBGTQ people in the southwestern CT area. Since its beginning, over 500 young people have come to our meetings at one time or another. We are very proud of the fact that the group has never missed a Sunday. Whether it's a holiday or there is a blizzard or it's the most beautiful day of the year, you will find us meeting at the Triangle Community Center, at 16 River Street in Norwalk, CT, on Sunday afternoons. Tel.: 1-866-86CTGAY (1-866-862-8429). [05/31/2006]
- Pathways to Wellness [MA/e]
- "Pathways is a non-profit public health clinic that provides high quality affordable holistic medicine conveniently located in Boston's Back Bay. Pathways has a special focus on the LGBT community and is proud to be the nation's largest provider of free Asian Medicine for people living with HIV/AIDS." Services offered include acupuncture, shiatsu, Chinese herbs, yoga, cranial sacral, massage, classes, pediatrics, stop smoking, and education. [05/31/2006]
- P-FLAG Boston [MA/e]
- Tel.: 617-547-2440.
- P-FLAG - Greenfield & Pioneer Valley [MA/w]
- PFLAG holds monthly meetings to offer support, education and advocacy. We welcome all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, families, friends and allies. Monthly support group meets the 2nd Wednesday at Franklin Medical Center, High St., Greenfield, MA. Confidentiality is assured. Helpline: 413-625-6636. Email: PFLAGPV@valinet.com. Mail: c/o Jane Harris, 53 Elm St., Shelburne Falls, MA 01370.
- P-FLAG - Springfield [MA/w]
- Meetings are the last Wednesday of each month at S. Congregational Church, 45 Maple St., Springfield, MA. Tel.: 413-783-7709. Email: EduDon@aol.com. Mail: PO Box 625, W. Springfield MA 01090.
- P-FLAG - Williamstown/Berkshire County [MA/w]
- P-FLAG Chapter. Mail: 29 Stringer Ave., Lee, MA 01238-9402. Tel.: 413-243-2382. Email: MssEnn@aol.com.
- Pittsfield High School [MA/w]
- Gay/straight alliance at Pittsfield High School, 300 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tel.: 413-499-9550.
- Pride Zone [MA/w]
- GLBTQA youth center, 34 Maplewood Shops, Northampton, MA. Tel.: 413-584-1116. Email: przone@valinet.com.
- Queer Alliance [CT]
- Wesleyan University group, 190 High St., Middletown, CT 06457. [05/31/2006]
- Rainbow Resources of New Hampshire [NH]
- Providing current resource and business information for NH's LGBT community. [05/31/2006]
- Randolph Country Club [MA/e]
- "The premier South Shore Alternative Club. Randolph Country Club established itself as a complete entertainment complex serving the Gay and Lesbian Community in the late 60s." Tel.: 781-961-2414. 44 Mazzeo Dr., Randolph, MA 02368. [05/31/2006]
- Rhode Island Alliance for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights [RI]
- A state-wide, nonpartisan organization formed to promote and secure full civil rights for Lesbians, Gay men, and Bisexual and Transgendered women and men in Rhode Island. [05/31/2006]
- Rhode Island GLBT Helpline [RI]
- Tel.: 751-3322. Info, referrals, sympathetic listeners, 7-10PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday. PO Box 41247, Providence, RI 02940. [05/31/2006]
- Rhode Island Pride [RI]
- A nonprofit organization comprised of volunteers with a sincere interest in recognizing, promoting and celebrating the diversity and successes of the Rhode Island glbt community. [05/31/2006]
- RILGBT-NEWS [RI]
- A free, confidential email list for news and announcements from and about the LGBT and AIDS communities of Rhode Island. [05/31/2006]
- RU12? Community Center [VT]
- A charitable organization with the purpose of providing venues for the social, cultural, artistic, and educational endeavors of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, questioning and allied communities through visibilty, awareness, and community building. Mail: Burlington RU12? Community Center, PO Box 5883 Burlington, VT 05402. Located at 1 Steele St., Suite 113, Burlington, VT. Tel.: 802-860-RU12 (7812). Email: thecenter@ru12.org. [05/31/2006]
- SAGE/RI [RI]
- Senior Issues: Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE) -- Intergenerational outreach to lesbigay elders. P.O. Box 603085, Providence, RI 02906. 751-1487.
- South Shore Gay/Lesbian [MA/e]
- Tel.: 617-293-5183.
- Southwestern Vermont LBGT [VT]
- A social group for LBGTs in the southwestern VT area: Bennington, Manchester, Pownal, Wilmington, Arlington, and the "forgotten areas" south of Rutland. Email: swVermontLBGT@yahoogroups.com.
- Springfield's Out Now [MA/w]
- GLBTQ youth, Springfield, MA. Tel.: 888-429-9990.
- Stonewall Center [CT]
- Tel.: 413-545-4824.
- Stonewall Center [MA/w]
- A LBGT educational resource center at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm & Tuesday 9-11PM. Tel.: 413-545-4824. Fax: 413-545-6667. [05/31/2006]
- Straight Spouse Network [MA/w]
- Support for individuals who are now or once were married to gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered partners. Call Jane 413-625-6636 or e-mail:aharris@valinet.com. Confidentiality is assured.
- Sunshine Club [MA/w]
- A transgender education and support organization. Tel.: 413-586-5004. Email: av517@osfn.org. PO Box 564, Hadley, MA 01035. [05/31/2006]
- Transgender Support Group [MA/w]
- Drop-in support group for anyone ages 15- 24 who is trans-identified or questioning their gender identity. Meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30pm at Pride Zone in Northampton, MA. Pride Zone Tel. 413-584-1116.
- TransSupport [ME]
- Transsupport is a non-profit, educational, non-sexual peer support group for Crossdressers, Transsexuals, their families, friends and significant others. It is not a dating or sexual contact group. Meetings are held monthly in Brunswick, Maine. A security interview is required before potential members are allowed to attend. Contact: PO Box 4075, Portland, Maine 04101. Antoinette: godisbblue@aol.com or 207-774-7029. [05/31/2006]
- Triangle Bowling [CT]
- Fridays at 9 p.m. at Circle Lanes, Fairfield, CT. Call Rose Ann at 203-931-8789.
- Triangle Community Center [CT]
- Located in Norwalk, CT, and serving LGBTs in southwestern CT. TCC sponsors a number of women's groups. [05/31/2006]
- Triangle Divers
- New England's gay and lesbian SCUBA diving club. [05/31/2006]
- True Colors [CT]
- True Colors Sexual Minority Youth and Family Services of Connecticut is a nonprofit organization created to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersexed people (LGBTI) people are welcomed, valued and affirmed. True Colors works to reduce the stigma associated with sexual minority status and to ensure that the needs of LGBTI youth, adults and families are competently met by those institutions responsible for our education, health and well-being. Tel.: 860-649-7386 or toll free 1-888-565-5551. Email: truecolors@ourtruecolors.org. Mail: PO Box 1855, Manchester, CT 06040. [05/31/2006]
- The Twenty Club [CT]
- The Twenty Club is a support group run by and for the transsexual community. P.O. Box 387, Hartford, CT 06141-0387. Tel: 860-646-8651. [05/31/2006]
- Two Steppin’ [CT]
- 1st and 3rd Fridays, 8-11pm, Hartford Community Center, 1841 Broad St., Hartford, CT. Tel.: 860-724-5542.
- UniTy of the Pioneer Valley [MA/w]
- UniTy is open to people who identify as transgendered, as well as their allies, friends, significant others, & family members. An inclusive group, that very much welcomes supportive people from the larger GLBT community. Meets 2nd Thursday of month at Blue Moon Coffee Roasters, 715 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA. & 4th Thursday of the month at Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA. Meetings provide support to transgendered persons, their allies and all GLBTs. The confidentiality of the meeting provides a safe environment in which to address issues related to transition, such as relationships, family, spirituality, workplace and fashion. Social hour begins at 6:30PM & meeting runs from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. For more information, or call: Keri at 413-782-2581 or Janie at 860-543-4757. [05/31/2006]
- Vermont Open Circle of Wicca & Wicce [VT]
- PO Box 1345, Middlebury VT 05753-1345. Tel.: 802-388-6457. Email: info@opencircle.faithweb.com. [05/31/2006]
Abbreviations
| CT | Connecticut |
| LGBT | Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender |
| MA/e | Eastern Massachusetts |
| MA/w | Western Massachusetts |
| ME | Maine |
| MI | Michigan |
| NH | New Hampshire |
| NY | New York |
| RI | Rhode Island |
| VT | Vermont |
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