Resources
The RCSG provides a number of resources to the community.
Financial Assistance
Financial aid for GLBT students
Transgender Scholarship and Education Legacy Fund
Resources
The GLBT Resource Page provides many links for great resources around the web for people in the GLBT community. The links are some of the best resources on the internet to help GLBT people and their allies get informed, empowered and active.
Jeannette Marks House, located on Mt. Holyoke's campus, is a space (similar to the RCSG) where students are able to discuss issues about gender and sexuality. There is also a resource library available to students who wish to learn more.
LifeCourse Counseling Center is an LGBTQ Pioneer Valley-based agency serving the community. LifeCourse Counseling Center has been providing counseling, education and consultation since 1980.
The Stonewall Center provides support, advocacy and programming for LGBT and allied students, staff and faculty at UMass Amherst and for the larger Pioneer Valley. It also seeks to educate the campus and local community about heterosexism, genderism, and sexual and gender prejudice in order to create a more inclusive and welcoming climate for bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer and transgender individuals and their allies.
LGBTQ Alumnae Affinity Group is a community of the Alumnae Association of Smith College for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer alumnae and allies.
The Peer Listening Line is for those who wish to speak to peers in the LGBT community. If you wish to speak with someone at any hour call (800) 399-PEER.
LGBT Associates of Western Massachusetts
Dr. Shelley Janiczek Woodson
413-222-0998
info@masstherapist.com
LGBT Associates of Western Mass works with individuals and couples as well as allies. They are happy to work with groups as well as individuals.
Counselor Advocate Program: Everywoman's Center
Wilder Hall
221 Stockbridge Road
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
We offer free confidential support and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking, their significant others, family members and friends. We offer free short term counseling, medical and legal advocacy and free support groups. We also have a program that specializes in working with teens called Specialized Teen Services.
Local 24/7 HotLine: (413) 545-0800
Toll-Free 24/7 Hotline: (888) 337-0800
Teen Services: (413) 577-0752
Everywoman's Center
Wilder Hall 221
Stockbridge Road
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
Multicultural campus-based women's center whose mission is to provide leadership in promoting educational access and equity for women, to empower women to take full control of their lives and to strengthen connections among women.
Main Office Phone: (413) 545-0883
24-hour Rape Crisis HotLine: (413) 545-0800
Toll-Free Rape Crisis Hotline: (888) 337-0800
Gay and Lesbian AA Group
St. John Episcopal Church
48 Elm Street
Northampton MA
(413) 582-0743
valleyctr@hotmail.com
Meets Fridays 7:30 p.m.
Newcomers' meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. on Fridays.
GLBT Community Center Project of Western MA
Drop-in center hours: Thursday 5:30–8:30 p.m., Saturday noon–3 p.m.
Gayme nights are on the second and forth Fridays, 6–8:30 p.m.
P-FLAG Greenfield & Pioneer Valley
c/o Jane Harris
53 Elm Street
Shelburne Falls, MA
PFLAG holds monthly meetings to offer support, education and advocacy. We welcome all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, families, friends and allies. Confidentiality is assured.
Helpline (413) 625-6636
PFLAGPV@valinet.com
P-FLAG/Springfield
P.O. Box 625
West Springfield MA
(413) 783-7709
EduDon@aol.com
Meetings are the last Wednesday of each month at South Congregational Church, 45 Maple Street, Springfield.
Pride Zone Youth Center
34 Maplewood Shop
Northampton MA
Contact: Heather King
(413) 584-1116
przone@valinet.com
The GLBTQA Youth Alliance is open to all youth aged 21 and under. We meet every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. During meeting times youth engage in a weekly check-in and then move on to either discussions that have come up during the check-in time or other discussions and/or trainings that youth have decided upon as a group. Previous discussions have included: coming Out (parents, friends, teachers, etc.); safer sex; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; issues of social justice and oppression in the glbt community and others.
Safe Passage
123 Hawley Street
Northampton MA 01060
(413) 586-1125
Confidential services for battered women, including lesbians in abusive relationships.
HOTLINE (413) 586-5066 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Stonewall Center
256 Sunset Avenue Office
Crampton House/SW
Amherst MA
(413) 545-4824
stonewall@stuaf.umass.edu
Lesbian Bisexual Gay and Transgender Educational Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst
Tapestry Health
320 Riverside Drive
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 586-2016 extension 123 or (800) 696-7752
Tapestry Health is a nonprofit health organization that offers affordable and confidential GYN exams, breast exams, birth control, pregnancy testing, STI screening and treatment, HIV counseling and treatment and other services. Part of the Women's Health Network. GLBT-friendly.
For locations and more information, see www.tapestryhealth.org (we have clinics located throughout Western Mass).
Time Out
A social support group for adult women in the Central Massachusetts area who are interested in making connections and friendships while gaining the strength, understanding and support of women who love women.
Trans Activist Network
(413) 545-4824
www.transactivistnetwork.org
Trans Activist Network (TAN) is made up of trans people, significant others, and allies working together for activism, education, and building community. Meet first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Bangs Community Center, Amherst.
Transgender Support Group
(413) 584-1116 (Pride Zone)
Drop-in support group for anyone ages 15 to 24 who is trans-identified or questioning their gender identity. Meet the second Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pride Zone in Northampton.
Women's Health Network
(888) 702-2224
Free mammograms, pap tests, physical exams to eligible uninsured or underinsured women ages 40 to 64. Some women over 64 may qualify.
Venture Out
(413) 584-8764
ventureout.geo@yahoo.com
An outdoor adventure club for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community of Western Mass. Volleyball, bowling, and lots more.
Element Q Magazine
www.elementQmagazine.com
Premiere LGBTQ Arts, Lifestyle and news magazine
Generation Q
Meeting Place: Community Action of Franklin, Hampshire, & North Quabbin Regions, Inc.
154 Federal Street, Greenfield MA
Call ahead for specific meeting times.
(413) 774-7028
www.communityaction.us
H.Y.P.E (Holyoke Youth Pride Empowerment)
Meeting Place: Girls Inc. of Holyoke
6 Open Square, Holyoke, MA
Call ahead for specific meeting times
(413) 533-0796 extension 201
www.girlsincholyoke.org/youth
Generation Q
Meeting Place: Pride Zone/GLBTQA Youth Center
2 Conz Street, Maplewood Shops #34, Northampton, MA
Call ahead for specific meeting times
(413) 582-7861
www.communityaction.us
LikeMe.org
LikeMe.org
GLSEN
www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/
Biwomen Boston
biwomenboston.org
