Ladies, we know it is hard to find local services specifically for transgender women. So below are a few links to local transgender related organizations and programs that we at TransCEND work with. Take the time to get to know the other services available to you.
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STD411 is a site that provides important information about prevention, screening, transmission, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and is targeted toward Massachusetts residents between the ages of 18 and 29, a group with high STD transmission rates. AIDS Action Committee is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to bring you this website and its resources. |
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Maria Talks is a sexual health website and anonymous helpline (1.877.MA.SEX.ED; 1.877.627.3933) for youth in Massachusetts. Maria Talks provides relevant, medically accurate sexual health information and resources to teens and providers who work with youth across the state. The Maria Talks website provides information on a variety of topics including birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, HIV, STI’s, sexual violence and LGBT issues. Counselors can also speak to any of these issues on the helpline. |
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Boston Healthcare for the Homeless (BHCHP) has a great transgender medical clinic that provides services to homeless/marginally housed transgender individuals. Every Thursday from 5-7 pm. Services Include: Primary medical care, case management, behavioral health services, dental, HIV & STI counseling/testing, and more!
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The Transgender Health Program at Fenway Health helps to ensure quality informed care for trans-women, trans-men, gender-queer, affirmed men and women, and others who have health care needs unique to gender expressions and identities that may vary from societally imposed expectations. |
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Sydney Borum Jr. Health Center The Borum is a program of Fenway Health that provide safe, non-judgmental care for young people ages 12–29 who may not feel comfortable going anywhere else. The Borum has a Transgender Wellnes Program too.identity. |
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Boston GLASS is a drop-in center for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people between the ages of 13 and 25. |
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Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is dedicated to ending transgender discrimination. If you are looking for transgender friendly legal representation, Massachusetts Transgender Legal Advocates (MTLA) is a project of MTPC. MTLA is a small group of law students and lawyers committed to addressing the needs of low income transgender people in Massachusetts.
I AM: Trans People Speak is a website aimed at raising awareness about the diverse communities of trans individuals. The website will consist of video, audio, photographic, and written stories from trans people. The website will also include stories from families and allies. |
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The Transgender Emergency Fund (TEF) was created to provide critical assistance to low-income transgender people who are either experiencing homelessness or who are at high risk for homelessness throughout the state of Massachusetts. TEF can help you once a year up to $350 in bills and/or co-pays. If you think you might need help, TEF may be able to help you. |
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Girls we too deal with domestic violence and we should not feel that we can not get help because we are transgender. The Network/La Red was formed to address battering in lesbian, bisexual women's, and transgender communities. If you are dealing with domestic violence whether physical, mental and/or emotional, please reach out to The Network/La Red. They are confidential and safe. |
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Rosie's Place is a shelter for poor and homeless women that offers both emergency and long-term assistance to women who have nowhere else to turn. Established in 1974, Rosie’s Place is committed to welcoming each guest with respect and unconditional love. Rosie's Place is transgender friendly. |
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Casa Esperanza's mission is to help men, women and families recover from alcoholism and drug addiction, overcome homelessness, gain the skills they need to be self-sufficient, contributing members of society and to repair and strengthen families torn apart by substance abuse. They are transgender friendly, but you must be in recovery or in the process of recovery. |
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North East Transwomens Alliance (NETA) is dedicated to the health and well-being of transgender women living in New England. We provide a warm friendly and safe place for transgender women to meet and receive support, information, and community connection. |
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Hispanic Black Gay Coalition Boston (HBGC Boston) is a non-profit organization that seeks to inspire and empower the Black and Hispanic/Latino LGBT population. They are trans friendly and want to be more trans inclusive. |
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Boomerangs is an award-winning resale store based in Jamaica Plain. Even better, all of the proceeds support the great programs and services of the AIDS Action Committee of MA. |
