Resources and Links

LGBTQ@Bentley

Newspapers, Magazines, Films

Bookstores

Local Groups

National Groups

Medical/Health

Religion/Spirituality

Websites

NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, FILMS

  • BAY WINDOWS
    Boston's weekly gay newspaper-find out about local events, groups, bars, businesses, etc. Can be found at most newsstands in Boston/Cambridge, free copies can often be found in bars and local businesses.
    1523 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118, 617-266-6670
  • BOSTON PHOENIX
    The website of Boston's alternative weekly newspaper includes extensive information of interest to the GLBT community: articles, listing of events, clubs, local groups, etc.
  • INNEWSWEEKLY
  • THE ADVOCATE
    The Newsweek of gay life in the U.S.
    6922 Hollywood Blvd. 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 213-871-1225
  • GIRLFRIENDS
    A national magazine aimed at gay women; coverage of culture, politics, and sexuality from a lesbian perspective.
  • MIKE'S MOVIES
    Great collection of films with GLBT themes
    557 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118 617-266-9222

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BOOKSTORES

  • CALAMUS BOOKSTORE (GLBT)
    92B South St, Boston, MA 02111, 617-338-1931
  • NEW WORDS (Women's)
    186 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-876-5310
  • WE THINK THE WORLD OF YOU (GLBT)
    540 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118, 617-423-1965
    e-mail: wethink@aol.com

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LOCAL GROUPS

  • BOSTON ALLIANCE OF GAY AND LESBIAN YOUTH
    Youth support groups for age 22 and under.
    1-800-42-BAGLY
  • BOSTON GAY AND LESBIAN ADOLESCENT SOCIAL SERVICES (GLASS)
    A community center for LGBT youths ages 13 -25.
    93 Massachusetts Ave, Boston MA 02115, 617-266-3349
    e-mail: glass@jri.org
  • CAMBRIDGE WOMEN'S CENTER
    Lesbian Rap, Bisexual Woman's Rap, Open Discussion on Coming Out for Women of all Ages.
    46 Pleasant St, Cambridge, MA 02139, 617-354-8807
    e-mail: info@cambridgewomenscenter.org
  • COMING OUT AS BISEXUAL
    Support group for people who may be bisexual or attracted to more than one gender.
    Bisexual Resource Center, 29 Stanhope St, Boston MA 02116, 617-424-9595
    e-mail: brc@biresource.org
  • INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GENDER EDUCATION
    Leading advocate/educational organization for promoting the self-definition and free expression of individual gender identity.
    P.O. Box 540229, Waltham, MA 02454-0229
    phone: 781-899-2212 fax: 781-899-5703
  • PARENTS, FAMILIES and FRIENDS of LESBIANS and GAYS (PFLAG)
    Boston 617-547-2400; Metro West 508-562-5807

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NATIONAL GROUPS

MEDICAL/HEALTH

  • FENWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
    "Provides comprehensive healthcare that is sensitive to the needs of lesbians, gay men & bisexuals." Specialties include HIV testing, mental health/addiction services, recovery services for those who have experienced anti-gay violence.
    7 Haviland St, Boston MA 02115, 617-927-6300
    GLBT Helpline: 617-267-9001 or 888-340-GLBT
    Peer Listening Line: 617-267-2535 or 800-399-PEER
    (for GLBT youth 25 and under)
  • AIDS ACTION COMMITTEE OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Information on HIV education/treatment, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, etc.
    131 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116, 617-437-6200
    Aids Action Hotline: 800-235-2331
  • GAYHEALTH.COM
    Health and wellness site serving the lesbian, gay, transgender, and bisexual communities.

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RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY

  • AM TIKVA
    Supports gay, lesbian, bisexual Jews and their friends.
    email: info@amtikva.org
  • DIGNITY BOSTON
    Gay-positive services for past or present Catholics
    P.O. Box 408, Boston, MA 02117, 617-421-1915
    email: dignityinfo@dignityboston.org
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH/BOSTON
    Christian church of the LGBT community
    Old West Church, 131 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 02114, 617-325-8204
  • UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICES
    Welcomes GLBT individuals
    Arlington Street Church, 351 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116, 617-536-7050

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WEBSITES

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