Greater Boston PFLAG:
Check out any of the resources below, curated to inspire allyship and communities of care.
LGBTQ+ books
All our GBPFLAG Is Reading reviews
LGBTQ Reads – database of LGBTQ+ books
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books and More (filters to search and links to buy)
The American Library Association’s Rainbow Book Lists – each list highlights books for children/teens in the previous year
GBPFLAG’s Education to Advocacy Toolkits
Sports Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth
Terminology: https://www.transathlete.com/starthere
Transgender Women Athletes and Elite Sports: A Scientific Review - A review of scientific and grey literature on transgender athlete participation in competitive sport by the Canadian Center for Ethics in Sports
Let Them Play - Self Magazine package on trans youth in sport
Myths and Facts: Battling Disinformation about Transgender Rights
Schuyler Bailar - First openly transgender athlete to compete on any NCAA Division 1 team
Athlete Ally - Athlete Ally believes that everyone should have equal access, opportunity, and experience in sports — regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
You Can Play - Works to ensure the safety and inclusion of all who participate in sports, including LGBTQ+ athletes, coaches and fans.
GLSEN Changing the Game - Resources and toolkits for students, educators, and coaches.
GLSEN Game Plan for Coaches - Resources and toolkits for creating safe & inclusive teams for LGBTQ+ athletes.
#REFORM the Locker Room - The Trevor Project & PUMA have partnered to launch a new movement, including a digital education course for young people serving adults in athletics.
HRC Chatbot - you can ask, ‘How would you respond to this anti-trans sports comment?’ and it gives feedback about the pros/cons of different ways to respond.
Articles, Videos & Books
Addressing Hate in School Sports: A collaborative project to provide training and support to school and athletic officials across Massachusetts by Mass.gov
Opinion: I’m a transgender player in a women’s hockey league. And that’s exactly where I belong. - Danielle McLean 4/20/22 for CNN
Bans on Transgender Youth Sports by Movement Advancement Project “MAP”. Map of state laws
How Sports Have Been Used to Attack Trans People: Chris Mosier, the first openly transgender athlete for Team USA, answers five questions about the struggle for trans lives. - Dave Zirin 2/28/22
Let us Play - The story of transgender youth who just want to play sport
Changing the Game - documentary on Hulu
Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates by Katie Barnes
Resources from PFLAG National
Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Boston GLASS – provides a continuum of services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas.
OUT MetroWest – builds communities in MetroWest where LGBTQ+ youth thrive
BAGLY – The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) was formed in 1980 and is a youth-led, adult-supported organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community.
Youth in Philanthropy - Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is an experiential leadership development program designed to empower and educate local youth to become the Metrowest’s community’s next generation of philanthropists–those who give their time, talent, and treasure for the common good.
QChatSpace - Q Chat Space provides live, chat-based discussion groups for LGBTQ+ and questioning teens ages 13 to 19
Activism Resources
ACLU’s Legislative Tracker – tracking the status of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state governments
ACLU’s Back-to-School Resources: Know Your Rights
MAP’s LGBTQ Equality Map – shows the current state of laws protecting or discriminating against LGBTQ+ people by state (only covers laws that have been passed and signed)
In Crisis
Samaritans - Call 988 or Text 439-726
The Trevor Project (all LGBTQ+) - 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
Sage LGBT Elder Hotline - 877-360-5428
DESI LGBTQ Helpline for South Asians - 908-367-3374 available Fridays and Sundays 8-10pm; online form always available
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network - List of hotlines, online help, organizations, and directories of therapists
General Websites & Resources:
Family Support: Resources for Families of Transgender & Gender Diverse Children - Why is family acceptance so important? What are practical ways for families to support transgender youth?
MA LGBTQ Youth Commission – an independent state agency working for LGBTQ+ youth in Massachusetts
interACT – an organization advocating for the rights of children born with intersex traits
GLSEN – national organization for safe, supportive, and LGBTQ-inclusive K-12 education
MassEquality – works to ensure that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression
MTPC – advocates for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive folk in Massachusetts
SPARTA – a trans-military advocacy organization
2023 Massachusetts Mental Health and Gender-Affirming Care Resource Guide
Gender Sexuality Info - US LGBTQ+ resource directory and online events with Camps for LGBTQ youth
City of Boston’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement
Non-Binary Gender Identities Fact Sheet
History of Nonbinary Gender - Ancient Times to the Early Modern Period
Hey! I’m Trans - resource to make it easier for trans people to come out to their family, friends, workplace, and online world. It’s also a great place to go if you want to learn how to be a stronger ally/advocate.
Are You A Volunteer?
There are many ways to get involved in Greater Boston PFLAG! Explore our resources for Volunteers.
Greater Boston PFLAG 2022 - Impact Report
Greater Boston PFLAG is working hard to ensure our support, education, and advocacy efforts don’t stop because of COVID-19, right wing intimidation, or community setbacks. Click HERE to read our full 2022 Impact Report because while the world feels a little safer here in Massachusetts, Local Impact Matters, and we are doing this work together.
