Resources
LOCAL RESOURCE AGENCIES
The Cape & Islands Gay & Straight Youth Alliance • 508-778-7744 • 56 Barnstable Rd., Hyannis, MA 02601
CIGSYA, also known as THRIVE, is a community alliance of young individuals between the ages of 14 to 22 working together to eliminate discrimination in the LGBTQ community, and provides a space where people can get together in an environment free from both discrimination and judgement.
Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod • 508-477-8845
The Boys and Girls Club is a safe community on the Cape that serves youth ages 6 – 18.
My Life My Choice • 617-779-2179 • 989 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
My Life My Choice connects youth victims of exploitation to mentors and offers prevention groups and trainings.
Cape Cod Child Development Teen Parent • 508-775-6240 ext. 321 • 83 Pearl St., Hyannis, MA 02601
Cape Cod Child Development Teen Parent provides parenting education, support, and child care to pregnant and parenting teens through age 19.
Children’s Cove • 508-375-0410
Children’s Cove provides forensic interviews, counseling, referrals, family advocacy, and medical services to child victims of sexual abuse and their family members.
The Enough Abuse Campaign • 617-742-8555
The Enough Abuse Campaign is a child sexual abuse prevention campaign that is used in Massachusetts and 5 states.
SafeLink • 1-877-785-2020
SafeLink is the Massachusetts Statewide Toll-Free Domestic Violence Hotline.
Victim Rights Law Center • 617-399-6720 • 115 Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02110
The Victim Rights Law Center offers legal assistance free of charge to survivors of sexual assault (regarding privacy, safety, Education, employment, immigration, housing, and financial stability related to the sexual assault).
NATIONAL RESOURCE AGENCIES
Love Is Respect • 1-866-331-9474
Advocates provide support and resources to teens and concerned family and friends who have questions about dating relationships.
Al-Anon (Teen)
A fellowship of young individuals whose lives have been affected by someone’s drinking. These individuals come together to share experiences and offer each other strength and support.
That’s Not Cool
Utilizes videos and social networks to raise awareness and decrease teen dating violence online.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline • 1-800-273-8255
24/7 free and confidential support for anyone in distress as well as prevention and crisis resources.
Break the Cycle
Supports young people to speak out about dating violence in the community and in schools.
National Network to End Domestic Violence
An advocacy organization working to end violence against women.
The Trevor Project • 1-866-488-7386
Offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, and bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline • 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
A 24/7 hotline available to anyone impacted by domestic violence.
https://startyourrecovery.org/treatment/rehab-centers/massachusetts
Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery
https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/
LGBTQ+ and College Student Guide