Needham Pediatrics is a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Our providers are here and open to having collaborative communication with patients and/or families regarding questions or resources. Pride Month takes place every year in June due the Stonewall riots that occurred in June of 1969 that sparked the changes in gay rights across America and the world. Pride is a joyful celebration of togetherness and progress moving forward, while reflecting on the changes since those events in 1969.
Below are links to resources. Needham Pediatrics does not endorse the organizations in these links and this information are provided as resources.
Boston Children's Hospital: Guide to Gender Identity and the Use of Pronouns
Resources for LGBTQ Youth | Mass.gov
The Family Acceptance Project. Research, intervention, education and policy initiative that works to prevent health and mental health risks for LGBTQ+ youth
Gay and Lesbian National Hotline. Anonymous peer counseling, information, and referrals with a huge database (888.THE.GLNH)
Gay and Lesbian Advocate and Defenders (GLAD). Legal rights, advocacy
Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). Provides educators and families support, training, advocacy tools, and research to create safe and affirming schools for all
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). National and local listings available for family LGBTQ support
Safe Schools Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Students. A joint initiative of the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth
Trans Youth Family Allies (TYFA). Collaborates with service providers, educators and communities
Trans Youth Equality Foundation (TYEF). Support, resources and networking services, based in Portland, ME
The Trevor Project. The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ people under 25