Welcome to Safe Homes

About Us

Safe Homes is a program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning young people between the ages of 14 and 23. Led by youth and professional staff, as well as volunteer adult advisors. We offer support and resources in a safe and nurturing environment.

Safe Homes is a program of The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, a human service agency headquartered in Worcester. Safe Homes is one of forty one programs operated by The Bridge and is the only program in Central Massachusetts which provides specialized services to LGBTQ youth.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to create safe and supportive services for LGBTQ youth in the environment where they feel nurtured and validated in all aspects of their identity.

Our Goal

Our goal is to decrease isolation and to nurture the health and well being of LGBTQ youth. We do this through education, outreach, advocacy and support. There is something for everyone at Safe Homes.

What’s New?

No Name Calling Week - January 23rd to January 27th

For more information about No Name Calling Week click here.

Join Gov. Deval Patrick on January 25th in promoting awareness about the problem of bullying.  He has designated Wednesday, January 25th as "No Name Calling Day" and is urging students to wear black and to sign a pledge against name calling. 

Winter e-newsletter

To view our Winter e-newsletter please click here 

 

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Laura Farnsworth, Program Manager

Safe Homes / The Bridge
4 Mann Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Safe Homes office: 508 755-0333
cell: 508 631-2699
eMail: Click Here