Worcester Community Resources

Fleet Street Barbering Company

• 774-293-1600
• 1135 Grafton Street Worcester, MA 01604
• http://www.fleetstreetbarbering.com/

Heartland Barber

• 508-556-0677
• 5 Harris Court Worcester, MA 01610
• https://heartlandbarber.resurva.com/

Motley Crew Barber Shop

• 857-997-2739
• 218 Shrewsbury Street Suite 104, Worcester, MA 01604
• https://www.barbershopworcester.com/

Rat's Nest

• 100 Grove Street Suite 322, Worcester, MA 01605
• Walking distance from main campus.
• https://ratsnest.hair/
• Check out the owner’s Instagram: @_ratsnest_

Recalde’s Barber Shop

• 508-459-1561
• 413 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
• Recalde’s Barber Shop
• They have a Trans barber @andrew_scissorhands on Instagram!

The Nerdy Salon

• 400 Grove Street Suite 208
• < 1mi from Rubin Campus Center
• Free Public Transportation Available (Stop 9077 on Route 825 - https://therta.com/routes/route-825/)
• The Nerdy Salon Website

The Nerdy Hair Salon is Worcester's go-to inclusive salon for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients, combining expert hair care with a love for all things nerdy—from anime to video games and more. Enjoy free parking, complimentary snacks and drinks, and a welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere. Come for the hair, stay for the vibe!  

Congregation of B’nai Shalom (Reform)

• Service: Friday 7:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM 
• 117 E Main Street Westborough, MA 0158 
• https://www.cbnaishalom.org/ 

First Baptist Church (Baptist)

• Service: Sundays 10:00 AM
• 111 Park Ave Worcester, MA 01609
• https://www.fbcwoo.org/

First Unitarian Church (Unitarian Universalist)

• Service: Sunday 10:30 AM
• 6 Institute Rd, Worcester, MA 01609
• https://www.firstunitarian.com/

Trinity Lutheran Church (Lutheran)

• Service: Sundays 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
• 73 Lancaster Street Worcester, MA 01609
• https://trinityworc.org/

United Congregational Church

• Service: Sundays 10:30 AM
• 6 Institute Road Worcester, MA 01609
• https://www.ucc-worcester.org/

Pride Worcester recognizes, promotes, educates, and unifies the Central Massachusetts LGBTQ+ community, allies, and supporters.

Queer the Scene hosts creative events (e.g. music, art, performance).

AIDS Project Worcester, Inc. (APW) is the primary and most comprehensive AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Central Massachusetts. It is the second largest ASO in New England, providing services to persons living with HIV/AIDS since 1987. Over the decades, APW has adapted and expanded to meet emerging public health issues in Central Massachusetts, which is reflected in the multiple services we offer today to both HIV-positive and HIV-negative people.

• 65 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA 01608
• 508-755-3773
• social@aidsprojectworcester.org
• https://www.aidsprojectworcester.org/

PFLAG of Greater Worcester is a local chapter of the national organization PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends Lesbians and Gays.

• 4 Mann St, Worcester, MA 01602
• 508-631-2699
• https://www.worcesterpflag.org/

Safe Homes is a program supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) young people, and their straight allies, between the ages of 14 and 23. We offer three weekly drop-ins, (Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm ET at Fitchburg State University, Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm ET via Discord, and Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm ET in Worcester); a Trans Resource Center where people can access gender affirming products (binders, bras, gaffs, breast forms, etc.) as well as clothing and make-up; food & hygiene pantries; and behavioral health counseling (based on availability). We also provide support for homeless youth, as well as trainings for the community.

All of our services are provided for free and can be accessed during drop-in hours, or by appointment. 

If you have any questions, are interested in joining Safe Homes, or would like to make a referral, contact: safehomes@openskycs.org.

• 4 Mann Street Worcester, MA 01602
• 508-755-0333
• safehomes@openskycs.org
• https://www.safehomesma.org/

Supporters of Worcester Area GLBTQ+ Youth (SWAGLY) is a social support club for LGBTQIA+ youth and allies who are 18 years old and under. Since 1984 SWAGLY Programs have been a part of the lives of countless LGBTQ+ youth in the greater Worcester area.

• 85 Green Street, Worcester, MA, United States, Massachusetts
• 508-755-3773
• swagly@aidsprojectworcester.org
• Supporters of Worcester Area GLBTQ+ Youth (SWAGLY) 

Bedrock Recovery Center (BRC) is a remodeled healthcare facility located in Canton, Massachusetts whose mission is to provide emotional and physical stabilization in early recovery, promote a trauma-informed environment of clinical and peer support, and coordinate aftercare resources for ongoing treatment and recovery.

• 1 Meadowbrook Way Canton, MA 02021-2496
• 877-264-0976
• https://bedrockrecoverycenter.com/

They also provide: "LGBTQ: A Guide From Addiction To Recovery".

This guide can help LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones learn more about substance use in the LGBTQ community—and how to find the right treatment program for you.

Within this guide, you’ll find:

• causes of drug and alcohol abuse in the LGBTQ community
• barriers to care for LGBTQ individuals
• how to find an inclusive/LGBTQ treatment facility
• substance use trends in the LGBTQ community
• recovery resources for LGBTQ individuals
• a list of LGBTQ support hotlines

Content warning: This guide contains information that may be triggering for LGBTQ+ readers who are struggling with mental health or substance misuse.

Boston IVF offer world-renowned infertility treatment services (egg freezing and sperm banking).

• 100 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 300, Worcester, MA 01608
• 888-300-2483
• The Worcester Fertility Center

Boston Medical Center (BMC) - GenderCare Center provides accessible, individualized, and comprehensive gender-affirming care for the communities we serve while also advancing education, research, and advocacy efforts across New England and beyond.

• One Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118
• 617-638-1833
• GenderCare Center

The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in Worcester, MA providing care to LGBTQ+ youth and adults, including providing gender affirming hormone therapy and trans health care.

• 19 Tacoma Street Worcester, MA, 01605
• 800-853-2288
• info@kennedychc.org
• https://www.kennedychc.org/

The mission of Fenway Health is to enhance the wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community and all people in our neighborhoods and beyond through access to the highest quality health care, education, research and advocacy. They provide high quality, comprehensive health care, research, education and advocacy. Fenway Health is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center.

• 1340 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215
• 617-267-0900
• information@fenwayhealth.org
• https://fenwayhealth.org/

Pathways for Change, Inc. is a rape crisis center with 24-hour crisis intervention, support groups, counseling, and advocacy for survivors

• 588 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608
• 24-Hour Hotline: 800-870-5905
• American Sign Language (ASL) Video Phone: 508-502-7681
• https://pathwaysforchange.help/

Planned Parenthood offers affordable health care and LGBTQ services including HIV and STD testing and Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy. 

• 470 Pleasant Street Worcester, MA 01609
• 508-854-3300
• Central Massachusetts Health Center of Worcester, MA

Tufts Medical Center Primary and Specialty Care - Framingham

•  959 Concord Street Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01701
• 508-532-0223
• Tufts Medical Center Primary and Specialty Care - Framingham

Learn about addiction and mental health support services, through this curated list from addictions.com.

"Substance abuse and addiction rates in the LGBTQ+ community are higher than in any other sector of society. Societal stigma, discrimination, mental and physical abuse, and and co-occurring mental health disorders are just a few of the unique substance abuse triggers among this population. The good news, however, is that LGBTQ+ resources for addiction and mental health are readily available to help members of this community conquer substance abuse." - Sendra Yang, Addictions.com

Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) offers resources and information for people on the asexual or aromantic spectrum.

• https://www.asexuality.org/

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the largest LGBTQ advocacy organization within the United States.

• https://www.hrc.org/
• https://www.hrc.org/in-your-area/massachusetts

LGBT National Help Center support volunteers who identify as part of the LGBTQIAP+ family providing free & confidential peer-support, information, and local resources through national hotlines and online programs.

• https://www.lgbthotline.org/

MassEquality is the leading statewide grassroots advocacy organization working to ensure that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive from cradle to grave without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

• 100 Grove Street Suite 313, Worcester, MA 01605
• 617-878-2300
• info@massequality.org
• https://massequality.org/

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is dedicated to ending oppression and discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression.

• PO Box 960784 Boston, MA 02196
• 678-778-0519
• info@masstpc.org
• https://www.masstpc.org/

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free.

• Chat with The Trevor Project online
• Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 
• Text START to 678678

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