{"id":9362,"date":"2022-08-31T13:06:35","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T17:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/?page_id=9362"},"modified":"2024-01-10T15:20:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T20:20:39","slug":"lgbtqia-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/lgbtqia-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQIA+ Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>On-Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of resources on campus that support and affirm the LGTBQIA+ community at Boston University. Scroll down for more information on student clubs, healthcare options at BU, the name change process, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/lgbtqia-student-center\/\">LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All Gender Bathrooms Map<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgsa\/2019\/07\/26\/gender-neutral-bathroom-maps\/\">Gender Neutral Bathrooms Charles River Campus<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nVCvrL6RDF\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gender-neutral-restrooms\/\">Gender Neutral Restrooms<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Gender Neutral Restrooms&#8221; &#8212; Boston University Medical Campus\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gender-neutral-restrooms\/embed\/#?secret=nVCvrL6RDF\" data-secret=\"nVCvrL6RDF\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/outlist\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/outlist\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/outlist\/files\/2021\/04\/My-Post-6.jpg\" width=\"2559\" height=\"853\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"Image of the pride flag with BU in a red circle in front of it. The BU Out List is listed in white text on a black background with the words click here to join underneath\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Boston University Student Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/goterriers.com\/sports\/2018\/3\/11\/bu-athlete-ally.aspx\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/goterriers.com\/common\/controls\/image_handler.aspx?thumb_id=0&amp;image_path=\/images\/2018\/3\/11\/Rhett_Athlete_Ally_Rainbow_Logo_71.png\" alt=\"Rhett, a Boston Terrier, appears in the middle of the image. Rhett is folding his front paws, wearing a red studded collar, and with a growl on his face. He is in front of the letters BU, which are colored in a rainbow pattern. Athlete Ally appears below Rhett in white text on a red background.\" width=\"133\" height=\"121\" class=\"alignleft\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/busm\/student-affairs\/student-life\/student-life-student-life-advocacy-groups\/bumc-pride\/\">BU Medical Campus Pride<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgsa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgsa\/files\/2019\/09\/cgsa-small.png\" width=\"242\" height=\"164\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"A purple couch appears in the center of the image with the word &quot;center&quot; appearing on the seat cushions in white. The rest of the group's name &quot;for gender, sexuality, and activism at Boston University&quot; appears in purple text below the couch \" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questromcommon.bu.edu\/cohortq\/home\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/questromcommon.bu.edu\/upload\/questrom\/2022\/flyer_image_upload_3056138_Cohort_Q_Logo_PNG_41321392.png\" alt=\"Cohort is in gray capital letters above a large rainbow Q. In the middle of the letter Q are the letters BU in red. Below those letters is a graphic black and white image of Rhett, a Boston Terrier, below it.\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/ostem\/\">oSTEM<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/outlaw\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/outlaw\/files\/2013\/10\/cowpersons.png\" width=\"303\" height=\"85\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"An image of a building appears with rainbow light illuminating it from the top. The words &quot;OUTLAW&quot; appear in white capital letters to the left of the image. Below this word are the words &quot;LGBT Cowboys (cowpersons) of BU Law\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/prideinbusinessbu\/\">Pride in Business<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/queeractivistcollective\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/outlist\/files\/2021\/08\/Q-Out-List-Header-e1628893079997-636x210.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"99\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"Rainbow neon lights appear in horizontal lines across the center of the image. The word's Boston University's appear above the rainbow neon lights in capital white letters. The words Queer Activist Collective appear in front of the rainbow neon lights in black capital letters.\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"OXdl0DqER6\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/student-services\/student-organizations\/queer-alliance\/\">Queer Alliance<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Queer Alliance&#8221; &#8212; SPH\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sph\/students\/student-services\/student-organizations\/queer-alliance\/embed\/#?secret=OXdl0DqER6\" data-secret=\"OXdl0DqER6\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sth\/community\/student-groups\/\">Sacred Worth<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dental\/students\/organizations\/society-for-queers-allies-in-dentistry\/\">Society for Queers &amp; Allies in Dentistry<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/trans-listening-circle\">Trans Listening Circle<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Healthcare &amp; Wellness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/lgbtq-plus-students\/gender-affirming-healthcare\/\">Gender-Affirming Care at Student Health Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_86Upolj5VD98ajQ\">Overcoming Family Challenges: A Support Group for BU Students<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Name Change Site<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/students\/name-changes\/#:~:text=A%20Boston%20University%20student%20who,be%20submitted%20to%20the%20University.\">How To Change Your Name in BU&#8217;s Systems<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Parents &amp; Families Of&#8211;Supporting Your Student<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maybe your student just came out to you, and you&#8217;re not sure how to best support them. Maybe you want to be prepared in case your student does come out to you. Wherever you are on your journey, below are some resources that you may find helpful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/how-to-support-lgbtq-children\/\">How To Support LGTBQ Children<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pflag.org\/\">PFLAG<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/tips-for-parents-of-lgbtq-youth\">Tips for Parents of LGBTQ Youth<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Off-Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Boston community also hosts a number of resources for fostering community among LGBTQIA+ folks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bagly.org\/\">Bagly, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) was formed in 1980 and is a youth-led, adult-supported organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>BAGLY believes in a world that is more equitable and safe for LGBTQ+ youth and prioritizes the needs of LGBTQ+ youth of color, trans and gender non-conforming youth, and homeless LGBTQ+ youth.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jri.org\/services\/health-and-housing\/health\/boston-glass\">Boston Glass<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;GLASS provides a continuum of services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston and Greater Framingham areas. As a leader in LGBTQ+ youth services, we also provide education and consultation to other providers and community organizations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>(We&#8217;re using &#8220;LGBTQ+&#8221; to mean lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, Two-Spirit, intersex, asexual, pansexual, people living with HIV, and other sexual and gender minorities.)&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fenwayhealth.org\/\">Fenway Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Fenway Health advocates for and delivers innovative, equitable, accessible health care, supportive services, and transformative research and education. We center LGBTQIA+ people, BIPOC individuals, and other underserved communities to enable our local, national, and global neighbors to flourish.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On-Campus There are a variety of resources on campus that support and affirm the LGTBQIA+ community at Boston University. Scroll down for more information on student clubs, healthcare options at BU, the name change process, and more! 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