LGBTQ+ Resources
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18 Degrees Family Resource Center
18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts. We provide education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving children, young people, individuals and families
18degreesma.org
Emma Lenski
413-448-8281 ext. 241 or emlenski@18degreesma.org
Berkshire Booked and Queer
A casual Berkshire County book club for queers, by queers. We read one book or poetry collection every other month, and meet on Zoom, in person, or both. Our book selection abides by the following criteria: The author of the book is either openly (or largely believed to be in historical authors’ cases) LGBT, or the book content is otherwise highly significant to the queer experience.
Berkshire Pride
We are a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to provide safe spaces and events where LGBTQIA+ community members can live and thrive as their authentic selves, not only during Pride Month, but also throughout the year.
berkshirepride.org
@berkshirepride
Berkshire Stonewall Community Organization
The Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition (BSCC), located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization composed of representatives from LGBTQ+ organizations in the Berkshire area, as well as interested individuals.
berkshirestonewall.org
berkshirestonewall@gmail.com @berk_stonewall_cc
Berkshire Trans Group
A peer discussion/empowerment group for people who are trans, non-binary, genderqueer, or gender-ques.
Dutchess County Pride
Dutchess County Pride Center is a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, families, and allies in Dutchess County, NY where they can feel comfortable and free to express themselves. Our goal is to Advocate, Educate, and Support the Dutchess County LGBTQ+ community through community outreach, monthly support groups, and monthly meetings and social events.
dutchesspridecenter.org
845-453-5415
dcpridecenter@gmail.com
Generation Q
"Generation Q is a confidential educational and social/support group for LGBTQIA+ and questioning youth/young adults and allies. These programs are available for anyone who wants to join and connect with LGBTQIA+ folks for support and community."
communityaction.us/generation-q
413-774-7028​ and 413-834-7993
RBowles@communityaction.us
Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center
As a safe, supportive environment based in Kingston, NY, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center provides services, programs, events, and professional resources to unite the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning community across lines of age, race, gender, and economics. Since our founding in 2005, our purpose has been to strengthen, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and groups in their efforts to achieve their fullest potential.
lgbtqcenter.org
845-331-5300
info@lgbtqcenter.org
Massachusetts LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
The Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce is a small, lean, Boston-based nonprofit powered by hundreds of brilliant LGBT-owned businesses and the Commonwealth’s largest, most innovative, and profitable corporations.
malgbtcc.org
857-529-8010;
help@malgbtcc.org
@malgbtcc
North Adams Pride
Item descriptionNorth Adams Pride is a community organization which helps provide opportunities to celebrate and spotlight LGBTQIA+ residents, visitors, and businesses in the Northern Berkshires. North Adams Pride activities are centered on 3 pillars of action: Educate, Celebrate, and Innovate, inclusively.
On Facebook northadamspride@gmail.com @northadamspride
PFLAG Franklin-Hampshire Chapter
From our origin of a small group of people informally gathering together in 2008, to our active and vibrant chapter of today, we have seen lots of growth and evolution. Now more than ever, Amherst-based PFLAG Franklin-Hampshire Chapter remains committed to our three core principals of advocacy, education and support for LGBTQIA+ people and those who love us.
fhcpflag.org
413-758-0124
fhcpflag@gmail.com
Queer Connect
Dedicated to increasing our visibility in the community and to building resources for LGBTQIA people and their families living in and around Bennington, Vermont. We are especially committed to supporting queer youth and their families.
Queer Men of the Berkshires (Q-MoB)
Q-MoB empowers queer men in the greater Berkshire region to create, find, & participate in activity/support groups, classes, & resources that foster community, wellness, & fun. We are a non-profit hub for diverse & intergenerational community organizing for queer men.
queermenoftheberkshires.org
queermenoftheberkshires@gmail.com @queermenoftheberkshires
Rainbow Seniors of the Berkshires
Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire County was founded in 2016 by Ed Sedarbaum. A variety of social activities and educational programs quickly attracted participants from North, Central, and South County and has continued to do so. Programs are held in safe and secure places where everyone's privacy is respected.
rainbowseniors.org
413-398-9135; info@rainbowseniors.org @BerkshireRainbowSeniors
Tapestry Health
Springfield-based Tapestry Health​ provides comprehensive community-based healthcare to adults and teens, including services to the LGBTQ+ community like sexual health care, STD/HepC/HIV testing, as well as education and referrals for PrEP.​
tapestryhealth.org
413-586-2016
info@tapestryhealth.org
@tapestrywmass
The Berksqueers
The Berksqueers produces live events, shows, a local podcast, and amplifies queer-owned businesses in Berkshire County and the surrounding areas.
berksqueers.com info@berksqueers.com
@bersksqueers
TransHealth Northampton
Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families.
transhealth.org
413-341-9400
info@transhealth.org
@ourtranshealth