Advocacy

What is an advocate?
A trained staff person that provides support, has connections with GLBT organizations and mainstream systems, and assists with accessing information and referrals for people.

How can an advocate assist me?
Provide support, crisis intervention, information, and referrals on the hotline or in person.
Assist with safety planning.
Accompany you to court.
Assist with victim compensation.
Assist with accessing medical, legal, housing, or other social services.

Does it cost anything?
No.

How can I contact an advocate?
You call The Network/La Red Hotline, 617-742-4911 TTY 617-227-4911, and ask to speak with an advocate.

The project was supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance through a Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

Support Group

What is a support group?
Confidential facilitated group for lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender folks to share and listen to each other's experiences, give and get peer support, feedback, information, and help with safety planning.

How do I get into support group?
You call The Network/La Red Hotline, 617-742-4911 TTY 617-227-4911, and speak with a staff member about setting up an interview with an advocate for support group. All support group members go through an interview process before beginning group to hear some about your situation, go over group guidelines, and make sure it is a good match.

Does is cost anything?
No, it's free and in some cases we can provide a stipend for childcare, parking, or transportation if needed.

Some things about Support Group:
The space is wheelchair accessible
It accessible via public transportation or by car
Air filters are provided if needed
ASL interpreter is provided if needed
The group is facilitated in English, but can be translated in Spanish as needed