CRESS Community Responders for Equity, Safety & Service 

As Community Responders we aim to fill the ever-present gaps in Amherst, to serve as community builders connecting people to services and resources. We are an unarmed public safety department that supports the Amherst community, rooted in trauma-informed and anti-racist frameworks. 413-259-3370 Community Responders for Equity, Safety & Service | Amherst, MA - Official Website

Amherst Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion 

(413) 259-0364 youngp@amherstma.gov

Amherst embraces and is strengthened by the unique and dynamic backgrounds of its community members.  The Town believes in fostering and maintaining a safe and welcoming community, which is based on mutual respect for our residents, students, employees, businesses, and guests. Department of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | Amherst, MA - Official Website   

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Translate Gender
A trans-led non-profit organization supporting trans, non binary, and gender-expansive community members Website: https://www.translategender.org/

GrandPride - Grandparents Support Space (In-Person)
A monthly support group for grandparents of trans, non binary, and/or gender-expansive grandkids. Meets at: Northampton Senior Center on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM RSVP to: groups@translategender.org

UniTy of the Pioneer Valley
A transgender support group for the Springfield, MA area.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of every month (Sept-June) at 7:00 PM, 3300 Main St, Springfield, MA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UniTySpringfield

PFLAG of Franklin - Hampshire Chapter
Provides support, education, and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones. Website: https://www.fhcpflag.org/

PFLAG of East Longmeadow
Provides support, education, and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones. Meets the second Wednesday of each month. Email pflagel413@gmail.com for more details and to receive their newsletter. www.pflageastlongmeadow.org

Tapestry Health Systems
Provides healthcare, support services, and education for safer practices.
Website: https://www.tapestryhealth.org/

Unity of the Pioneer Valley, First Church of Christ in Longmeadow is a congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC). 763 Longmeadow St (Rt 5). About | First Church Of Christ In Longmeadow | Longmeadow