Below is a curated list of internet and community resources designed to support young people and community members in navigating a range of issues. These resources include a variety of nonprofit organizations, blog materials, and government resources that provide valuable information and support for individuals facing the topics listed.

Immigration and Citizenship

Organizations

Berkshire Immigrant Center
BASIC (Berkshire Alliance to Support the Immigrant Community) (More Info)
Informed Immigrant (Resources for Undocumented Students)
United We Dream - Largest immigrant-youth-led organization in the USA

Other Resources

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Organizations

GLSEN - Resources for students K-12 (More Info)
National LGBTQ Task Force (More Info)
The Trevor Project - Youth-specific services and resources (Hotline: 1-866-488-7386)
LAMBDA Legal (How to Change Gender Markers on Birth Certificates by State)
Advocates for Trans Equality (More Info)
Trans Youth Equality Foundation (More Info) (Legal Resources & State-by-State ID Guide)

Other Resources

Steps for Transgender People Preparing for Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
LGBTQ+ State-By-State Equality Map
Mass.gov Resources: How to Change Information on Driver’s License or ID, Amendment of Birth Certificate
HRC: LGBTQ+ Youth Resource Page
HRC: Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
HRC: Facing the Future Together: Guidance, FAQs, and Resources
Affordable Colleges: A a Guide to College for LGBTQ Students that lists scholarships and actionable strategies to assess schools on their inclusivity and programs to make the transition to school easier.

For Allies & Parents

Harassment & Violence Prevention

Organizations

Right to Be (Bystander Intervention Trainings)
Stop Street Harassment (More Info)
Anti-Violence Project - Support for marginalized individuals experiencing harassment or violence (Bilingual Hotline: 212-714-1141)

Other Resources

Racism and White Supremacy

Organizations

Social Media, Online Privacy & Surveillance

Resources & Organizations

Substance Abuse & Mental Health

Resources

Talking with Teens: A Berkshire-Made Video Series to Help Parents and Adults Have Conversations About Substance Use (Available Here)
AA Meetings in Berkshire County (24-Hour Hotline: (413) 443-0212)
Al-Anon for Families of Alcoholics (800-344-2666)
Al-Ateen Meetings for Teens (13-19 Years Old)(Details Here)
Learn to Cope - Support for families dealing with addiction (508-738-5148)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255)

Community Centers & Support

Berkshire South Regional Community Center
The Guthrie Center (Free Community Lunches & Support)
Multicultural BRIDGE (Cultural Awareness & Training)
18 Degrees: Live Out Loud Program (Support for LGBTQ+ Youth)
Teen Outreach Program: A High School Evidence-Based Program (Details Here)
Girls Inc.: Programs that help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. This program serves girls ages 5-18 with a specific emphasis on teens. For more information call Gladys Brigham Center at (413) 442 5174
In-Home Therapy: A structured and consistent therapeutic relationship between a licensed clinician and the youth and family. Interventions help to enhance and improve the family’s capacity in order to improve the youth’s functioning in the home and community.
Tapestry Health: Tapestry Health is a community based, non-profit organization, with locations in Great Barrington and Pittsfield MA, that offer affordable, high quality care for family planning services, reproductive health services, STI screenings, HIV counseling, testing needle exchange, insurance enrollment, outreach efforts, a WIC nutrition program etc.