Greater Boston PFLAG

Greater Boston PFLAG, based in Waltham, MA, provides comprehensive support, education, and advocacy services for LGBTQ individuals and their families. The organization operates a multifaceted approach to creating inclusive communities through monthly group support meetings, confidential telephone support via the ParentCaregiver Connection Line, and one-on-one Parent-to-Parent Support programs. Greater Boston PFLAG delivers specialized training programs including Safe Schools Program teacher and student training, Speakers Bureau presentations, and GSA assistance for student organizations. The organization also facilitates community forums, evening educational programs, and PTAPTO training designed to build understanding and acceptance among parents, caregivers, educators, and allies. Since establishing its first support group in Cambridge in 1978, Greater Boston PFLAG has expanded its reach across the Greater Boston area, offering free and confidential services to families navigating questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. Their comprehensive resource library provides educational materials and support information for individuals at any stage of their journey. Greater Boston PFLAG's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that all services are culturally competent and responsive to the diverse identities and needs of the communities they serve. By combining peer support with professional education and systemic advocacy, Greater Boston PFLAG works to create environments where LGBTQ people and those who love them can thrive with dignity and respect.