LGBTQIA+ Resources

A decorative illustration of a teen with their arm slung around another's shoulders, their hands clasped, with a progressive pride flag nearby, in front of the teen room bookshelves.

You are always welcome at the Somerville Public Libraries. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in the teen room, you are welcome to look at our nonfiction books: try looking for books labeled 306.76 on the third floor Mezzanine, or explore our e-book collection on the Hoopla (opens new tab) or Libby (opens new tab) apps. Anything you check out is completely private, and you are always welcome to read while at the library

RESOURCES

Office of the LGBTQ Community Liaison (opens new tab): Connects, supports, and advocates for Somerville’s LGBTQ community.  Contact: Izzy Starr at 617-625-6600 x2404 or istarr@somervillema.gov.

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (opens new tab): an advocacy, education, and community leadership organization that works to ensure the wellbeing, safety, and lived equity of all trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive community members in Massachusetts.They also provide access to gender-affirming garments such as binders and trans tape, depending on availability.

Planned Parenthood (opens new tab): in addition to health care, Planned Parenthood also has resources for queer and questioning teens. Are you confused about gender identity? Who can you talk to about this? They have resources.

ACLU Know Your Rights (opens new tab): A quick guide to your rights and protections in Massachusetts.

Teen Hub LGBTQ+ (opens new tab): A great resource in general, the Teen Hub also hosts a page with a number of support resources for queer teens.

BAGLY (Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth) (opens new tab): A youth-led organization with a lot of resources – from health and safety to advocacy and community building.

Other City Resources (opens new tab): take a look at the city website for some more resources!

HELP LINES

If you are in a crisis please call 911; the resources below are not emergency services.

Trevor Project (opens new tab): A text, chat, or call hotline. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.

GLBT National Youth Hotline (opens new tab): Offers free, confidential, one-on-one peer support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth

Crisis Text Line (opens new tab): A hotline you can text, chat, or whatsapp.

Updated February 2025