Discover a supportive hub of resources designed for LGBTQ+ students navigating college life. From identity exploration and mental health to campus safety and allyship, this collection offers research, personal stories, and practical guides to help you thrive. Connect with national organizations, inspiring podcasts, and tools for allies.

Collection of community resources for young people in the Greater Boston area

A Nurse’s Comprehensive Guide to Gender-Affirming Care equips healthcare providers with essential knowledge and practical strategies to deliver inclusive, respectful, and competent care to transgender and gender-diverse patients. The guide covers key terminology, addresses systemic healthcare barriers, and outlines best practices for hormone therapy, surgery, and creating supportive environments to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities.

A website that connects LGBTQIA+ college students to 50 high-quality online resources that are all designed to help them find academic and personal success.  From caring for mental health to finding ways to pay for college, students be able to find anything they might need in this guide.

Helping Survivors is part of a growing movement of concerned citizens, survivors, and professionals working to ensure the right of every person to build a life free from the devastating consequences of sexual assault and abuse.

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The resources that they provided, at the website below, are intended for individuals who have experienced sexual assault or abuse and are seeking support.

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imi is a free, digital, science-backed mental health web tool for queer teens to learn coping skills, hear stories from real LGBTQIA+ teens, and explore resources that affirm queer identities and boost mental health.

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Click below for details and to access imi for free.

​Strands For Trans is bringing gays, straights, women, men, anyone, together to create more trans-friendly barbershops and hair salons. If you're a customer, search for a trans-friendship shop or salon. If you're a barber or stylist, join in and let’s help this community feel welcome.

Youth are invited to join NAGLY's Outreach Team  

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• Represent NAGLY at events, outings, and workshops

• Develop organizational and public speaking skills

• Share your stories and experiences

• Build relationships with Community Partners

• Participate in valuable trainings

• And more!

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Contact Tony Leone at tony@nagly.org if you're interested.

Explore our curated collection of LGBTQ+ resources, designed to support, educate, and empower individuals and allies alike.

NAGLY has its own digital art board on Magma for youth!

Please adhere to the following:

• No inappropriate art (nudity, gore, etc.)

• No swearing in chat or on the canvas

• Everyone is limited to 10 layers (you can merge layers if you're running out)

• Don't draw on top of someone else's art unless you and that artist have agreed to work on that piece together

• Don't make one big drawing to cover the whole canvas

Open to ages 11-17 to partake in!  Click below to get started

The NAGLY Boutique is a gender-affirming clothing space located in NAGLY Salem.  All clothing is free for youth!  We invite all youth to shop and explore their gender expression.

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If you would like to donate to the boutique, please click below to find out what we are in need of. 

Search the directory to find an LGBTQIA+-friendly health provider near you.

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Are you a provider?  Sign up to be added to the directory.

"LGBTQIA+ students have a significant presence on college campuses. In   While many colleges try to make their campuses welcoming to LGBTQIA+ students, their success rate varies. If you’re a prospective college student who identifies as LGBTQIA+, it’s important that you research schools to make sure they’ve created a supportive environment.  In this guide, you’ll learn how to research colleges and review additional topics such as the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ students face and the resources and legal rights available to them."

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NAGLY is providing this as a resource but it not responsible for the contents.

To make college a little easier, here's a guide of resources for LGBTQIA+ students in higher education, including scholarships, resources, clubs, anti-bullying hotlines and more. For anyone considering themselves to be somewhere along the gender, sexuality, or romanticism spectrum, this is some helpful information such as ways to make the college campus feel more inclusive and less homophobic and some top resources for LGBTQIA students going to or getting ready for college.

There are numerous scholarship opportunities for LGBTQIA+ students. This comprehensive guide covers everything from common questions about the application process to Title IX and LGBTQIA+-friendly colleges.

Camp Lightbulb offers camps to LGBTQIA+ youth.  Click below for more information and to find out what upcoming camps that they're offering.

A guide to health and wellness for the transgender community offers a comprehensive resource on inclusive healthcare, addressing both mental and physical well-being and advocating for rights and support. It highlights the unique healthcare needs of transgender individuals, such as gender-affirming care, personalized primary care, and mental health services, while providing practical advice on navigating insurance, legal protections, and finding affirming providers.

Discover a curated collection of LGBTQIA+ resources. From the history and meaning of Pride to supportive tools for youth, families, and mental health, plus tips for inclusive weddings and scholarships.

Trans Advocacy and Care Team offers peer counseling for trans individuals.  Their Gender Advocates can help you navigate your gender congruence journey and get connected to resources.

Their Gender Advocates are not medical professionals, mental health professionals, legal professionals, or licensed social workers.

Gender Advocates are volunteer peer counselors who support other trans people through their gender journeys by helping them navigate systems and access affirming resources.
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They are trans people helping other trans people thrive.

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For more information and to request a call with a Gender Advocate, click below.

The NAN Project is looking for young adults and recent high school graduates with mental health lived experience to use their stories of resilience to provide hope in schools around Massachusetts.  

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The peer mentor role is paid, flexible, and part-time.  Peer mentors receive training in public speaking, suicide prevention, and other life skills.  Bilingual speakers are encouraged to apply.  

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Training will take place on a rolling basis in the greater Lynn area this summer.   Training will take place over a four-day period, and attendees will be paid a stipend of $250.

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To learn more and to apply, click the link below.

The It Gets Better Project’s "Queer Sex Ed" provides essential tools and guides on topics like consent, porn literacy, self-pleasure, relationships, disability and sex, and STI/sexual health—all tailored to support and educate the LGBTQ+ community. Through curated videos, articles, and expert-led discussions, the page empowers individuals with inclusive, affirming, and practical information for navigating sexuality and identity.

Cybersecurity scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students can help offset the costs of college. In addition to paying for tuition, some scholarships can be used for books, costs of living, and travel. Other scholarship benefits may include mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional memberships.

The Theater Offensive mounts and produces festivals and individual productions by national and local queer performers, and also serves as a development environment for new theatrical work.  

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They have a variety of programs throughout the year.  Check out their website below for more information.