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Boston GLASS

Boston GLASS offers a range of services to LGBTQ+ youth of color and their allies in the Greater Boston area. As a leader in LGBTQ+ youth services, we also provide education and consultation to other providers and community organizations.

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At a Glance
Testing appointments are available Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. To schedule an appointment, please text or call 978-604-6937. We are located at 555 Amory Street, Suite 3, Boston, MA 02130.

Age

13-25

Gender

All

Referrals

Open
About Boston GLASS

GLASS (GLBTQ+ Adolescent Social Services), part of JRI Health, is a welcoming and culturally affirming program serving LGBTQ+ youth of color (and their allies) aged 13–29 in the Greater Boston area. With a drop-in community center in Jamaica Plain, GLASS offers a comprehensive continuum of care—ranging from mental health counseling and clinical case management to peer support, leadership development, and drop-in activities like workshops, social events, and access to essentials (food, toiletries, internet, clothing). We provide free, confidential HIV/STI testing, safer-sex supplies, same-day STI treatment, and PrEP services (for ages 16+) in a judgment‑free environment. Our team also collaborates with schools, families, and health providers through mobile testing and tailored cultural‑competency training. GLASS is more than a program—it’s a vibrant, youth‑driven community empowering young people to thrive.

Facebook: BGLASS75

Instagram: boston_glass


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Behavioral Health Services

Our counselors provide culturally responsive mental health support and clinical case management. Services focus on the coming out process, gender identity transitions, healthy coping strategies, and support for family, work, and school issues. Available at our Boston location, we offer both drop-in sessions at GLASS and in-home therapy.

 

Prevention Services

We offer free and confidential prevention and testing services for HIV, Hepatitis C, and STIs such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. Testing is provided Monday through Friday, and no appointment is necessary at both locations. We also provide same-day PrEP and STI treatment. Living with HIV? Visit our Boston site for STI testing, support groups, health navigation, and one-on-one support.

Youth Opportunities

Youth can access a peer community, educational opportunities, field trips, social events, one-on-one mentorship, and leadership and employment opportunities. We employ youth leaders for public health work and offer opportunities to join our advisory board or participate in short-term projects.

Services for Providers and Community Partners

GLASS extends its HIV/STI testing and counseling services to community partners through a mobile team that travels to events and organizations around Boston and Framingham. We also offer cultural competency workshops on topics relevant to the LGBTQ+ youth community, tailored to your needs and available on a sliding scale.

Our Team

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GLASS has allowed me to be the me I want to be without fear of being rejected, judged, and shamed for being myself compared to how the world usually treats me, so I'm forever grateful to them.

Zey Jones, GLASS Alumnus and Current Staff Member

Frequently Asked Questions
Referral Information

Referrals are open to anyone.

Let's Connect

Julian Nilsson

Youth Services Director

(617) 519-1727

[email protected]

555 Amory Street, Suite 3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Bryeson Henry

Outreach Coordinator

(617) 916- 4426

[email protected]

555 Amory Street, Suite 3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

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Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?
Teen Parenting Program
Teen parents are referred to Teen Parenting Programs by DTA. If you have a DTA worker please reach out to them. If you do not have a DTA worker please follow the below instructions. 

How to Get a DTA Worker in Massachusetts
If you need to speak with a Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) worker — whether for benefits, SNAP Path to Work, or employment services — there are several ways to connect with them.

1. Call the DTA Assistance Line
      Phone: (877) 382‑2363
      Hours: 8:15 A.M. – 4:45 P.M.
      This is the main line for general DTA inquiries, but note that DTA has been experiencing high call volumes and may hang up on some calls due to staffing shortages MassLegalHelp.

2. Use DTA Connect
      Visit the DTA Connect website to report changes, view notices, and get updates.
      You can also use the DTA Connect mobile app to manage your account and communicate with staff Mass.gov.

3. Contact Your Local DTA Office
     Find your local office’s phone number in the DTA office directory or by calling the Assistance Line. Go in person during business hours for in-person interviews or to speak directly with a caseworker MassLegalHelp.
 
IRTPS
Referrals for IRTPs come from Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, and services are funded through the Department of Mental Health. Please connect with your referring physiatrist or inpatient provider.
Employment Verification
JRI has partnered with EmpInfo to provide all verifiers (lender, bank, mortgage company, etc) with employment verifications through a fast and secure connection!

1. Verifier visits www.empinfo.com or 1-800-274-9694
2. Verifier follows process to register by selecting “verify now”
3. After registration is complete, verifier can obtain verification by entering the following details in the EmpInfo portal:
- Company Name: Justice Resource Institute, Inc.
- Social Security Number
- Authorization Code (if verifying income, you must obtain an
Authorization Code directly from the employee).
4. Verification of employment is immediate! If you run into any issues or need further assistance, please contact EmpInfo directly at 1-800-274-9694.
Record Request
Please click here to submit a record request. 
Referral Status
For an update on the status of your referral for community-based services (In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral Services, Outpatient Therapy or our Community Services Agencies), please reach out to Lori McGahan, [email protected]. 
Job Application Status
To check the status of your application log back into the UKG account you created when applying. You can view active applications under 'My Presence' then clicking on 'Applications'  If you have any further questions please contact [email protected].


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Educational Advocacy
Please click this link for more information on how to access educational advocacy resources.


Request More Information
Request More 
Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your needs, please fill out the form below. Our service navigator will reach out by phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the program director listed above.

Please note that this form is not HIPAA-compliant. We urge you not to include protected health information.

Request More Information

For assistance determining which programs or services will meet your individualized need, please fill out the form below. Our Service Navigator will reach out to you about your inquiry via phone, text, or email. If you have a question regarding a particular program, please contact the Program Director listed in the “Let’s Connect” box above. 

Please note that this form is not HIPAA compliant.  We urge you not to include protected health information.

What is your preferred method of communication?
Teen Parenting Program
Teen parents are referred to Teen Parenting Programs by DTA. If you have a DTA worker please reach out to them. If you do not have a DTA worker please follow the below instructions. 

How to Get a DTA Worker in Massachusetts
If you need to speak with a Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) worker — whether for benefits, SNAP Path to Work, or employment services — there are several ways to connect with them.

1. Call the DTA Assistance Line
      Phone: (877) 382‑2363
      Hours: 8:15 A.M. – 4:45 P.M.
      This is the main line for general DTA inquiries, but note that DTA has been experiencing high call volumes and may hang up on some calls due to staffing shortages MassLegalHelp.

2. Use DTA Connect
      Visit the DTA Connect website to report changes, view notices, and get updates.
      You can also use the DTA Connect mobile app to manage your account and communicate with staff Mass.gov.

3. Contact Your Local DTA Office
     Find your local office’s phone number in the DTA office directory or by calling the Assistance Line. Go in person during business hours for in-person interviews or to speak directly with a caseworker MassLegalHelp.
 
IRTPS
Referrals for IRTPs come from Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, and services are funded through the Department of Mental Health. Please connect with your referring physiatrist or inpatient provider.
Employment Verification
JRI has partnered with EmpInfo to provide all verifiers (lender, bank, mortgage company, etc) with employment verifications through a fast and secure connection!

1. Verifier visits www.empinfo.com or 1-800-274-9694
2. Verifier follows process to register by selecting “verify now”
3. After registration is complete, verifier can obtain verification by entering the following details in the EmpInfo portal:
- Company Name: Justice Resource Institute, Inc.
- Social Security Number
- Authorization Code (if verifying income, you must obtain an
Authorization Code directly from the employee).
4. Verification of employment is immediate! If you run into any issues or need further assistance, please contact EmpInfo directly at 1-800-274-9694.
Record Request
Please click here to submit a record request. 
Referral Status
For an update on the status of your referral for community-based services (In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral Services, Outpatient Therapy or our Community Services Agencies), please reach out to Lori McGahan, [email protected]. 
Job Application Status
To check the status of your application log back into the UKG account you created when applying. You can view active applications under 'My Presence' then clicking on 'Applications'  If you have any further questions please contact [email protected].


Check Status
Educational Advocacy
Please click this link for more information on how to access educational advocacy resources.


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