
Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth, Caregivers & Young Adults.
NH Outright provides information about LGBTQ+-friendly providers of Medical, Counseling, Legal, and Social Services. Resources are for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice. We cannot guarantee the competency, reliability, or availability of the providers, organizations, groups, or agencies listed.
NATIONAL SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE: 988 OR 800-273-8255
TREVOR PROJECT 24/7 HOTLINE: 866-488-7386 or Text: 678678
CRISIS TEXT LINE: TEXT 741741
LGBTQ+ -Friendly Providers
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Gender Diverse Care Coalition of New Hampshire
Provides a list of transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse affirming resources in New Hampshire and surrounding states, created through client recommendations as well as professional networking.
Services listed:
Trans-specific primary medical care
Top surgeries
Bottom surgeries
Other gender affirming surgeries
Electrolysis
Hormones
Mental health providers
Support groups
Hair stylists, barbers, and salons
Vocal training
ID/document change and legal resources
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Pediatric and Adolescent Transgender Program
Manchester Office: (603)-695-2790
Providers: Frances Lim-Liberty, MD, Luisa Aguiar, MD and Jessica Smith, APRN
Lebanon Office: (603)-653-9877
Providers: Frances Lim-Liberty, MD and Jessica Smith, APRN
Services Offered:
Routine healthcare, regular exams, and health screenings
Gender-affirming surgeries and procedures
Hormonal Therapy
Dermatology Gender Services
Gender Counseling Services
Concord Hospital Endocrinology - Concord
Provider: Matthew F. Kamil, MD
Services Offered:
Hormonal treatment for gender dysphoria
Equality Health Center - Concord
Populations Served: Teens and Adults
LGBTQ-Affirming Health Services Provided:
Physical Exams
STI testing and treatment, including PrEP for HIV prevention
Safe sex and risk-reduction education
Birth Control
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England
*All locations offer telehealth services*
Services Offered by Location:
Claremont
LGBTQ services: education, resources, service referrals, PrEP for HIV prevention
STI Testing, treatment, and vaccines
HIV testing, education, referrals
Primary Care
Birth control
Derry
LGBTQ services: education, resources, service referrals, PrEP for HIV prevention
STI Testing, treatment, and vaccines
HIV testing, education, referrals
Primary Care
Birth control
Exeter
LGBTQ services: education, resources, service referrals, PrEP for HIV prevention
STI Testing, treatment, and vaccines
HIV testing, education, referrals
Primary Care
Birth control
Keene
LGBTQ services: PrEP for HIV prevention
STI Testing, treatment, and vaccines
HIV testing, education, referrals
Primary Care
Birth control
Manchester
LGBTQ services: education, resources, service referrals, Hormone Replacement Therapy, PrEP for HIV prevention
STI Testing, treatment, and vaccines
HIV testing, education, referrals
Primary Care
Birth control
Lovering Health Center- Greenland
Serves the Greater Seacoast NH area (including Northern Massachusetts and Southern Maine)
*Telehealth options available*
Services Provided:
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (18+)
Onsite self-injections and injection education and support
Referrals & Community Resources
STI testing
HIV Testing & Prevention with PrEP
Birth Control & Emergency Contraception
Pregnancy Testing & Abortion Services
Wellness Exams
CORE Physicians LGBTQ Health Providers - Exeter and Stratham
Call to schedule a consultation with LGBTQ Health Program Physician Lead, Robert Kelly, MD, MPH
Services Provided:
Gender affirming care
Hormone therapy
Laser hair removal
Gender-affirming surgical procedures
Referrals for more complex gender-affirming procedures
Letters to support hormone therapy and surgical procedures
Assistance with changing gender marker on driver's license
PREP therapy for HIV prevention, and HIV/AIDS treatment services
Cervical and breast cancer screening
Comprehensive primary care and preventive services
Hospice Help Foundation - Serves NH, MA, and ME
Hospice Help Foundation boosts quality of life for hospice patients struggling with poverty by funding essential items that are not covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or private health insurance (shelter, food, utilities, transportation, etc.). The Hospice Help Foundation proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community.
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Frannie Peabody Center - Portland
Population Served: People living with HIV/AIDs in Maine
Services Provided:
Comprehensive HIV case management
Housing assistance for eligible individuals living with HIV/AIDs in Maine
Low-barrier mental health counseling
Prevention services (testing, outreach, and education)
Gender Clinic at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital - Portland
(207) 662-5522 or (866) 860-6277
Program Coordinator: Brandy Brown, (207) 662-5093
Population Served: Transgender or gender diverse youth across Northern New England
Services offered:
Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Medication Management
Endocrine assessment & monitoring
Menstrual suppression
Puberty blockers
Gender affirming hormone therapy
Referrals to additional community resources
Working in collaboration with outside providers and schools
Online Resources:
Mabel Wadsworth Center - Bangor
(207) 947-5337 | info@mabelwadsworth.org
*Offers Reduced Cost Care*
Email Client Advocate Aspen Ruhlin (they/them) with questions or suggestions at ruhlin@mabelwadsworth.org
LGBTQ+ Services Offered:
Annual wellness exams
Cancer screenings (breast/chest & cervical)
STI testing and treatment
HIV testing
Safer sex and risk-reduction education
Birth control and options education
Pregnancy care
Gender affirming hormone therapy
Mental health counseling
Client advocacy
Bangor: (207) 990-3626
Belfast: (207) 249-8916
Ellsworth: (207) 667-3506
Machias: (207) 255-5849
Rockland: (207) 701-1981
Services (provided at all locations):
HIV Care
Medical Case Management
Support Groups (Contact Cody Harriman at cody@mainehealthequity.org)
Testing (HIV and HEP-C) by appointment
LGBTQ+ Services
Sexual Health Services
Harm Reduction Services
Syringe/Needle Services
Naloxone Training & Distribution
Online Youth Group
Serves ages 13-19
Meets Fridays 2:30-4:30pm
Contact Sarah Haas at sarah@mainehealthequity.org
*Listed Gender-Affirming Care offered at Lewiston, Augusta, Norway, Belfast, Presque Isle, Fort Kent, and Waterville locations*
*Sliding fee scale offered for gender-affirming care*
Populations Served: Everyone, however gender-affirming hormone therapy for 18+ trans people
Services Offered:
Hormonal transition therapy & monitoring
Onsite self-injection lessons for hormone injections
Referrals to specialty providers & community resources
Yearly wellness visits, preventive care, birth control, safer sex supplies, STI testing/treatment, abortion
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Manet Community Health Center - Quincy, Hull, Taunton, Attleboro
857-358-7003 | LGBTQ@manetchc.org
*All emails are confidential and answered by LGBTQ+ Ally Care team members
Services Offered:
Primary care, including immunizations and physical exams
HIV care and prevention
STI testing and treatment
OB-GYN and family planning services
Transgender health services and hormone therapy
Behavioral health counseling
Chronic disease management
Smoking cessation
Nutrition services
Boston Medical Center, Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery- Boston
(617) 638-1833 | transgender.center@bmc.org
Population Served: Adults
Non-Surgical Services Offered:
Gender affirming primary care
Behavioral health
Endocrinology
Voice therapy
OB GYN services
Infectious disease care
Nutrition and wellness services
Surgical Services Offered:
Neovaginoplasty
Genital Remodeling Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Chest Reconstruction
Orchiectomy
Hysterectomy
Boston Medical Center, Child and Adolescent Transgender Center for Health- Boston
Population Served: Children, adolescents, and young adults identifying as transgender, nonbinary, or exploring gender.
*Provider listed as speaking English and Spanish*
*Services factor in patient's current medication/process step, pubertal status, and age*
Services Offered:
Parent education and family support
Individual therapeutic support, including connection to community resources
Onsite hormone blockers (injections and implants)
Gender-affirming hormone therapy
Referral and care coordination with other Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery services
Fenway Health, Trans Health Program- Boston
(857) 313-6589 | transhealth@fenwayhealth.org
Clinic Scheduling: (617) 927-6000, (617) 247-7555, (617) 457-8140 (location serves ages 12-19)
Services Offered:
Self-Injection Guidance and Needle & Syringe Disposal
Gender affirming hormone therapy
Puberty blockers for minors
Other Services Offered at Fenway Health:
Primary care, immunizations, and flu shots
OB & GYN care, birth control, and emergency contraception
HIV & STI Counseling and Testing
Nutrition services
LGBTQIA+ family and parenting services
Tapestry Health - Western Massachusetts
(413) 586-2016 | info@tapestryhealth.org
14 locations across western Massachusetts, including services via mobile outreach van
*Sliding scale payment options offered for those without insurance or those that cannot safely use their health insurance to access care*
*Services are confidential and provided regardless of immigration status*
Services Offered:
Birth control, pregnancy testing, and emergency contraceptives
STI & HIV testing, treatment, and prevention
Gender affirming hormone therapy
Pelvic exams, pap testing, and breast cancer screenings
Sexual education
Drug use harm reduction services (walk-ins and mobile services available)
Food access & family nutrition services
Disclaimer: Information listed on this page is not medical advice. Resources are provided for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice and do not constitute an endorsement by Seacoast Outright. Seacoast Outright does our best to find LGBTQ+ -friendly providers, but we cannot guarantee the competency, reliability, or availability of any providers, organizations, groups or agencies listed.
Counseling & Hotlines
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Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ Youth| thetrevorproject.org | Call: (866) 488-7386 | Text: "start" to 678678
The Trevor Project's support services are staffed with trained crisis counselors and are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Services are 100% confidential and 100% free. The Trevor Project Website provides comprehensive factual information and guides relating to LGBTQ+ and mental health topics, including intersectionally-focused webpages.
Trevor Chat (online chat option)
Breathing ExerciseResource Library
Trans Lifeline | translifeline.org | (877) 565-8860
Provides trans peer support; Hotline run by and for trans people and provides confidential and anonymous services. Divested from police.
The LGBT National Youth Talkline | lgbthotline.org/youth-talkline | (800) 246-7743 | HELP@LGBThotline.org
Provides anonymous, free, and confidential phone and email peer-support to youth from trained volunteers, as well as factual information and resources for cities and towns across the United States. Serves youth through age 25.
Hours:
-Monday - Friday from 4pm to 12am EST
-Saturday from 12pm to 5pm EST
LGBT National Hotline | lgbthotline.org | (888) 843-4564 | help@LGBThotline.org
Provides free and confidential phone, online one-to-one chat, and email peer-support from trained volunteers, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the U.S. Serves all ages.
Hours:
-Monday - Friday from 4pm to 12am EST
-Saturday from 12pm to 5pm EST
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | 988lifeline.org | 988lifeline.org/chat | 988
Provides 24/7 free and confidential support, as well as prevention and crisis resources for those in distress, following best practices for professionals in the U.S.
Spanish-speaking Option: 1-888-628-9454
Options for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals: dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line | crisistextline.org | api.whatsapp.com | Text "HOME" to 741741
Provides free and confidential 24/7 support to anyone in any type of crisis from a crisis counselor.
Online guides to help LGBTQ+ teens explore identity and support mental health.
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Suicide Hotline in Portsmouth|https://portsmouthhospital.com/specialties/suicide-prevention|(603) 433-5270, option 1
Free, 24-hour crisis line staffed by trained mental health professionals through Portsmouth Regional Hospital for assistance and referrals.
NH Coalition for Suicide Prevention | https://zerosuicidesnh.org/ | (800) 273-8255
Contact if in crisis.
Riverbend Psychiatric Emergency Services | https://www.riverbendcmhc.org/ | Call or Text 833-710-6477
24/7 hotline with support from masters level clinicians and peer support specialists, who can provide telephone and field responses. Can access Mobile Crisis Services and staffed Crisis Stabilization Apartments (must be 18+)
Charlie Health Intensive Outpatient Programming | https://www.charliehealth.com/locations/new-hampshire | 1 (866) 575-0249
Intensive Outpatient mental health program
Online therapy
LGBTQ+ support groups
LGBTQ+-affirming providers
Start Your Recovery (Substance Use Disorder Treatment) | https://startyourrecovery.org|
24/7 hotline with support from masters level clinicians and peer support specialists, who can provide telephone and field responses. Can access Mobile Crisis Services and staffed Crisis Stabilization Apartments (must be 18+)
Find local treatment options vetted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Filter to find LGBTQ+ friendly support options
Find support groups and other important non-clinical resources
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Lisabeth Wotherspoon, LCSW - Rochester | https://lisabethwotherspoon.com/ | (603) 994-0114 | lbw0923@gmail.com
Queer-identifying trans-affirming therapist, specializing in transgender care and trauma
Populations Served: Teens and adults
Deb Horton, LCSW - Deerfield|https://www.debhortoncounseling.com/|(603) 303-4626|deb@debhortoncounseling.com
LGBT+ Affirming, Kink and Poly/Consentual Non-monogamy Affirming, Sex Positive Therapist
Population: Serves adults 18+ in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont
*Telehealth options available
*Reduced fee slots potentially available
Services Provided:
Transitions
Letters for Gender-Affirming Care
Stress and Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Advanced/Chronic Illness
Grada-Anjo Wunderl, MSW, LCSW, LICSW - Nashua | https://www.psychologytoday.com | Email
Population Served: Preteens through adults
LGBTQ Services:
Gender Identity Therapy
Transgender and Non-Binary Teen Support Groups
Transgender and Non-Binary Family Support Groups
Suzanne R Ark, MS, LCMHC- Concord | https://www.psychologytoday.com/ | (855) 684-1104
*All sessions are currently telehealth
Populations Served: Teens through adults
LGBTQ Services:
Transgender support/therapy
Letters for transition
Knowledgeable about transition procedures and insurance processes
Krista Grew, MSW, LICSW - Hampton | https://www.psychologytoday.com/ |(603) 547-9241
Populations Served: Adults 18+
Offers LGBTQ+ Support Services
Bodhi Counseling Services- Several Locations | https://bodhicounselingservices.com/about/ | (603) 255-3877
Several therapists specialize in LGBTQ+ populations in different locations:
Desmond Stern, MS, LCMHC (he/him/they/them)- Concord
Taylor Berrick, MS (she/her/hers) - Londonderry
Natalie Clark, MA, MTR-BC (she/her/hers) - Londonderry
Ellie Mental Health Portsmouth-Seacoast| https://elliementalhealth.com/locations/portsmouth-seacoast-nh/|(603) 288-1254
Populations Served: All ages
C.R.E.A.T.E! Center for Expressive Arts, Therapy, and Education- Several Locations | https://castlecreate.com/ | (603) 625-0010
Populations Served: Adolescents and Adults
LGBTQ Services Provided:
Therapy/counseling
Equality Health Center- Concord | https://equalityhc.org/behavioral-health/ | (603) 225-2739
Provider: Dr. Paul Cody, PhD (he/him/his)
*Offers sliding scale for eligible patients
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Maine State Crisis Line | (888) 568-1112
Crisis line that provides Maine-specific information and resources. Additional suicide prevention resources for teens, parents, and friends of those struggling.
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Main Street Music Therapy - Damariscotta | (207) 501-2201
Transmasculine nonbinary & queer- identifying therapist providing "queer affirming, liberation affirming, social justice focused, neurodiversity affirming, body positive music therapy services."
Provider: Gray Baldwin, MA, MT-BC (they/they/theirs)
*Offers telehealth appointments in all states except NY, NJ, GA, MD, NV, OK, OR, RI, UT, VA, and WI.
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Merrimack River Wellness- Newburyport | (978) 306-2850 | ldube@merrimackriverwellness.com
(licensed for MA, NH, ME, CT, and VT)
Virtual LGBTQIA+ inclusive and supportive counseling services
Provider: Lisa Dube, LICSW
Populations Served: Adolescents and Adults in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire
LGBTQ+ Services Provided:
Questioning/Exploring Gender Identity
Gender Dysphoria
Letter Writing for Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Surgery
Intersex
Additional Services/Specialties:
Neurodiversity
Anxiety
Life Transitions, including Transition to Adulthood/College
Executive Function
Health Imperatives, Youth and Young Families Support - Brockton | (508) 583-3005
Population Served: youth located in southeastern MA
LGBTQIA+ Services Offered:
BrAGLY (Brockton Alliance for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth) support group
For questions or more information on the support group, contact:
Kevin Andrews at kandrews@healthimperatives.org or BrAGLY@HealthImperatives.org
Crisis counseling
Advocacy
Additional Services:
Counselingfor youth survivors of sexual assault
Reproductive healthcare (youth 13+)
Health and psychiatric services for court-involved youth
Youth violence prevention education
Disclaimer: Information listed on this page is not medical advice. Resources are provided for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice and do not constitute an endorsement by Seacoast Outright. Seacoast Outright does our best to find LGBTQ+ -friendly providers, but we cannot guarantee the competency, reliability, or availability of any providers, organizations, groups or agencies listed.
Legal Assistance
Disclaimer: Information listed on this page is not medical advice. Resources are provided for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice and do not constitute an endorsement by Seacoast Outright. Seacoast Outright does our best to find LGBTQ+ -friendly providers, but we cannot guarantee the competency, reliability, or availability of any providers, organizations, groups or agencies listed.
Social Resources
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Online text-based chat space for LGBTQ+ youth centered around different topics. About two chats open each day.
Trans Community of New England | info@tcne.org
Population Served: People that identify as transgender or non-binary and allies
Provides community and social events including:
Workshops
Conferences
In-person gatherings
Online socials
Contact Brenda Thompson, brendafran@comcast.net, to join
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month
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Meetings on the first and third Wednesdays of every month, 5:30-7:00 pm, open for youth in grades6-12. 40 Milk Street, Newburyport, MA 01950
Navigating Gender Identity and Expression Workshop | (508) 717-3098
Transgender Emergency Fund | (774) 243-4647 | info@transemergencyfund.org
Population Served: low-income transgender people in Massachusetts
Services Provided:
Funding for gender affirming hormone therapy co-pays
Funding for personal care supplies
Homelessness prevention and rental startup assistance
financial assistance for utilities
Winter clothing
Transportation to medical appointments
Gender marker changes for state IDs
Compass - Boston| info@compassftm.org
"a support, information, and social group for people assigned female at birth who feel that is not an accurate or complete description of their gender."
Meetings are currently held on Zoom, but restricted to those that can access Boston.
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Out in the Open | www.weareoutintheopen.org
Outright Vermont | https://outrightvt.org/ | (802) 865-9677
Disclaimer: Information listed on this page is not medical advice. Resources are provided for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice and do not constitute an endorsement by Seacoast Outright. Seacoast Outright does our best to find LGBTQ+ -friendly providers, but we cannot guarantee the competency, reliability, or availability of any providers, organizations, groups or agencies listed.