Once upon a time BSCC distributed a booklet of state and local agencies, businesses and resources which were LGBTQ friendly called The Lavender Pages. While we no longer publish the Lavender Pages we would like to provide you with listings for local businesses who are not just LGBTQ “friendly”, but also represent our allies, collaborators, supporters and sponsors.These are members of the business community who have taken a direct interest and... [Read More...]
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Jan25Mon12:00 pm CANCELLED: Monthly LGBTQ+ & Frie... @ St. Stephen's ChurchCANCELLED: Monthly LGBTQ+ & Frie... @ St. Stephen's ChurchJan 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmTHIS IS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire county is hosting a monthly Pittsfield potluck every fourth Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted). Feel free to[...]Feb3Wed6:30 pm Berkshire Stonewall Community Co...Berkshire Stonewall Community Co...Feb 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmMonthly Berkshire Stonewall Community Coalition Board Meeting.Feb22Mon12:00 pm CANCELLED: Monthly LGBTQ+ & Frie... @ St. Stephen's ChurchCANCELLED: Monthly LGBTQ+ & Frie... @ St. Stephen's ChurchFeb 22 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmTHIS IS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. Rainbow Seniors of Berkshire county is hosting a monthly Pittsfield potluck every fourth Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted). Feel free to[...] Our Business Members
Today’s LGBTQ NEWS
- Son of prominent anti-gay Nigerian politician causes internet frenzy by coming out as “Gay AF”
- Texas could charge doctors with “child abuse” if they treat a transgender child or teen
- Woman calls morning show to ask a veterinarian if her pet rabbits are lesbians
- A lesbian mom is behind Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens & she’s “flattered” people love them
- New York Democrats try to repeal state’s “Walking While Trans” law
Hotlines and Peer Support
24-HOUR CRISIS LINE (BERKSHIRE COUNTY)
The Brien Center Crisis Team.
(800) 252-022724-HOUR RAPE CRISIS & INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE HOTLINE (BERKSHIRE COUNTY)
Elizabeth Freeman Center
(866) 401-2425LGBT HELPLINE & PEER LISTENING (STATEWIDE)
Fenway Community Health Center.
age 25+ (888) 340-4528
age 25 & under (800) 399-PEER24/7 LGBTQ YOUTH CRISIS HELPLINE (NATIONWIDE)
The Trevor Project
phone (800) 850-8078
text START to 67867824/7 PEER SUPPORT HOTLINE BY & FOR TRANS PEOPLE (NATIONWIDE)
Trans Lifeline
(877) 565-8860