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Tapestry Health​ provides comprehensive community-based healthcare to adults and teens, including services to the LGBTQ+ community like sexual health care, STD/HepC/HIV testing, as well as education and referrals for PrEP.​ 100 Wendell Ave #1, Pittsfield, MA 01201  (413) 443-2844 website

Queer-affirming Medical, Dental & Mental Health care provided regardless of ability to pay.  444 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230  (413) 528-8580   website

Queer-affirming Medical, Dental & Mental Health care provided regardless of ability to pay.   510 North St Suite 1, Pittsfield, MA 01201    (413) 447-2351    website

 LGBTQIA+ Recovery Meeting at The South County Recovery Center at 67 State Road in Great Barrington Saturdays at 6pm    413-645-3564    website 

Our  mission is to save lives.  Together we can build resilience in our community, educate the public, and strengthen the response to community need. https://berkshirecoalition.org/   (866) 401-2425 

Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families.   Website      Email      413-341-9400 

Heart's Pace is a Tea and Healing Arts Lounge, nestled in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. A space, a place, an environment that encourages guests to slow down and enjoy. Be it a selection from our inspired beverage offerings, wellness treatments or workshops, we strive to support a life lead by your heart's pace.    Website Phone Email:  hello@Hearts-Pace.com 

Cyril & Dayne design and craft luxury eyewear.  They design one-of-a-kind frames and small editions, hand-made in France and Italy. Their frames are made from Mazzucchelli acetate, exotic skins, and set stones. They are located in Palm Beach as well as the Berkshires. 

Website: cyrilanddayne.com   Phone:   413-528-6630 

Assistance finding & sustaining affordable housing in Berkshire County.  316A State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230.  (413) 528-1985   website

Founded in 2007 by long-time Berkshire residents Tim Lovett and Jen Harvey, Berkshire Property Agents is an independent, locally-owned real-estate agency.   Website:   berkshirepropertyagents.com  Phone:   413-446-0059/413-528-6800  Email:  tlovett@bpagents.com 

Jared Kelly and Chapin Fish

448 Main Rd, Monterey, MA 01245 

Website:  www.brockmanrealestate.com  Phone:  413-854-1504

Email:   info@brockmanrealestate.com 

Great, nutritional fresh & shelf-stable food provided free to anyone experiencing food insecurity  5 St James Pl, Great Barrington, MA 01230    (413) 591-0301    website

This beautiful gay-owned Inn in Worthington, MA has 5 guest rooms, an event space, & a tavern restaurant open Thurs-Sun for dinner as well as Sunday brunch.  Phone:  413-238-0144  Website:  www.goldenrodcountryinn.com  Email:   
info@goldenrodcountryinn.com 

Reopening March 28. A contemporary New England restaurant that conveys a true and modern sense of our region with foundations in age-old recipes and cooking methods, using the freshest ingredients from local farms and regional waters. Menus focus on innovation of regional tradition through use of classical techniques.   Phone:  413-644-0146  Website:   theelmgb.com   Email:   theelmgb@gmail.com 

 Now under new ownership of Scott Levy and Sheryl Victor Levy and Andy and Courtney McDowell, the Dream Away Lodge has been a Berkshire legend for nearly 100 years.   Website:   www.thedreamawaylodge.com   Phone:    413-623-8725   Email:   hello@thedreamawaylodge.com 

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 A casual Berkshire County book club for queers, by queers. We read one book or poetry collection every other month, and meet on Zoom, in person, or both. Our book selection abides by the following criteria: The author of the book is either openly (or largely believed to be in historical authors’ cases) LGBT, or the book content is otherwise highly significant to the queer experience.  https://berkshirestonewall.org/bbq/   Email

 The Clark is one of only a handful of institutions globally with a dual mission as an art museum and a distinguished center for research and higher ... Website

The mission of Berkshire Opera Festival is to entertain and enrich the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the Berkshire region by providing accessible and affordable performances of a broad range of operas with the highest artistic standards.   Phone:   413-213-6622   Website:     berkshireoperafestival.org   Email:   info@berkshireoprafestival.com 

The studio is a place for textile enthusiasts of all levels to learn new skills, build on existing skills, and find a community of people who share in the joy of making things with their hands. The Hart retail space carries art + objects made in the studio as well as work other local artists. Hart is also home to Hart Textiles, which focuses on creating one-of-a-kind artwork and textiles for the home.   Website:  hartgb.com  Phone:  413-717-2490.  Email:  info@harttestiles.net

Ray Garnett & Bonnie Benson 

252 Main St. Great Barrington, MA 01230

Website:   https://www.facebook.com/YellowHouseBooks/ 

Phone:   919-360-2031 

Email:  yh.book@verizon.net 

Soules was established  in 2016, and has been serving Berkshire County with a functional and fun way to get fit. While they take a functional approach to fitness, they have trainers and classes that cater to everyones needs.  Their certified, top-notch Personal Trainers help clients both one-on-one and within classes. 

925 Pleasant St, Lee, MA 01238, USA

Website: https://www.soulesfitness.com/

Phone: (413) 394-4906

Email: soulesfitness@gmail.com

A community, retreat center, and sanctuary created by gay men as a gift to the world. Through workshops, programs, and events we provide opportunities to celebrate, heal, transform, and integrate body, mind, and spirit. 391 Herrington Hill Rd, Greenwich, NY 12834  (518) 692-8023   website  

GLBTQ Hiking & outdoor recreation group based in New England. Learn more at website

New England's LGBTQI outdoor group based in Boston, MA. Meetup

The Arcadian Shop has been a leader in the outdoor industry since 1974. Specializing in several aspects of outdoor recreation, we have experts in biking, hiking and camping, kayaking, x-country and telemark skiing, snowshoeing, running, climbing, fashion and function clothing just to name a few.

Website:   https://www.arcadian.com/ 

Phone:  413-637-3010

Email:   jeff@arcadian.com 

 South Berkshire Community Health Coalition consists of a wide range of organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals working to develop a strategic plan for a community-wide approach to reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors that enhance mental health and reduce the high rates of alcohol and drug use among South County teens.  60 Bridge St, Great Barrington, MA 01230  (413) 528-2475   website

 Railroad Street Youth Project empowers young people by supporting youth-inspired projects that promote responsibility, self-worth and intergenerational communication.  60 Bridge St, Great Barrington, MA 01230  (413) 528-2475   website

 18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts. We provide education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving children, young people, individuals and families.    Emma Lenski 413-770-7121 or    http://18degreesma.org 

his is a safe and supportive space for young adults ages 18-30 in the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a space for people of shared experiences and identity to have conversations and workshops.     Emma Lenski 413-770-7121 or    https://18degreesma.org/event/young-adult-affinity-group/?instance_id=30279

The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ youth advises others in state government on effective policies, programs, and resources for LGBTQ youth. Our 50-member Commission and its staff: Email. Website . Phone:  (508) 944-1287.

 Address:  MCLGBTQY
555 Amory St. Suite 2
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 

From our origin of a small group of people informally gathering together in 2008, to our active and vibrant chapter of today, we have seen lots of growth and evolution. Now more than ever, Amherst-based PFLAG Franklin-Hampshire Chapter remains committed to our three core principals of advocacy, education and support for LGBTQIA+ people and those who love us.  Website.  Email.   413-758-0124 

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Website  413-662-5000

 ROOTS Teen Center is a safe, fun and educational space for teens ages 13-19 to hangout and participate in community-based events, workshops and classes. Website   413-663-0250

Program serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender seniors and their allies who live in Berkshire County, Massachusetts with a focus on those 60+ .  60 Bridge St, Great Barrington, MA 01230   413-398-9135    website

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 Advocate for the rights of all immigrants by helping them navigate the complex US immigration shystem with affordable legal services, local resources, and education. 67 East St. Pittsfield, MA 01201.  (413) 445-4881    website

Provide technical assistance, mentorship, & grants to black-owned businesses & enttepreneurs. website

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Queer & Trans-affirming HIV & STD Testing & Treatment & sexual health, including gender reassignment & hormone therapy.  100 Wendell Ave #1, Pittsfield, MA 01201  (413) 443-2844   website 

Berkshire Trans Group is a peer group for all ages. Most meetings are to all, so transgender people, allies & friends are all welcome. Some meetings are for trans, non-binary, and questioning folks only.  Email. Website

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Queer-owned full-service architecture firm based in Great Barrington with a focus on sustainable residential design.  From building design, floorplans, and building materials to hardware, fixtures, and finishes we offer a comprehensive palette of design innovations that result in memorable living experiences, platforming directly from our clients’ needs, budgets, and aspirations.  PH 413 429 5151. WEBSITE

For over 40 years, Sawyer Antiques has been involved in appraising and marketing the contents of many of the Berkshire's finest homes.  These estates include the home of Charles H. Peter Derby for Williston Academy, Lynnwood for the Norman Rockwell Museum. 

Website:  https://sawyerantiques.com/ 

Phone:   413-232-7062 

Email:   scott@sawyerantiques.com 

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Full service garden design & manifestation.  Master gardeners, horticulturists, and naturalists.  We are passionate about nature, the beauty it brings us, the moods it creates, the way its seasons and changes echo the constant change in our own lives.  (413) 429-1739  website

 Meg Bantle (they/ she) and Laura Tupper-Palches (she/her) founded Full Well Farm in 2018 and currently manage three-quarters of an acre of permanent, no-till beds.   Website:   https://www.fullwellfarm.com/  Phone: 413-441-1638  Email:  fullwellfarm@gmail.com 

We here at Township Four create beautiful floral arrangements and provide plants and gifts for you and yours.  Website:   https://www.townshipfour.com  Phone:   413-347-4244  Email:   flowers@townshipfour.com 

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Meets Sundays from 10:30am to 11:30am for one hour of worship together. There is no leader, and there is no dogma attached to a Quaker Meeting. We welcome anyone who would like to sit with us on Sunday mornings with expectant meditation and worship sharing by those who feel led by God/Greater Good to speak. 280 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230  (413) 528-1230   website

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Organize annual Pride activities & host website. website

Produce live events, a podcast, and showcase our favorite LGBTQ+-owned businesses plus safe spaces for queer people in The Berkshires and the surrounding areas. website

 Non-profit 501(c)3 organization composed of representatives from LGBTQ+ organizations in the Berkshire area, as well as interested individuals. website

June 9 5pm Pride Event 125 Main St. LINK

North Adams Pride is a community organization which helps provide opportunities to celebrate and spotlight LGBTQIA+ residents, visitors, and businesses in the Northern Berkshires. North Adams Pride activities are centered on 3 pillars of action: Educate, Celebrate, and Innovate, inclusively. June 9 5pm Pride Event 125 Main St. LINK  northadamspride@gmail.com 

Dedicated to increasing our visibility in the community & building resources for LGBTQIA people and their families living in and around Bennington, Vermont. We are especially committed to supporting queer youth and their families. LINK

 EFC's LGBTQ Access Project provides free & confidential counseling, support, and advocacy to queer folks who are experiencing or healing from domestic or sexual violence. We have LGBTQ counselors, emergency shelter for people of all gender identities, and can help with housing, bills, etc., and more. 

https://elizabethfreemancenter.org/rainbow/  413-841-6080

Dutchess County Pride Center is a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth, young adults, families, and allies in Dutchess County, NY where they can feel comfortable and free to express themselves. Our goal is to Advocate, Educate, and Support the Dutchess County LGBTQ+ community through community outreach, monthly support groups, and monthly meetings and social events. Website. Email.  845-453-5415 

As a safe, supportive environment based in Kingston, NY, the Hudson Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center provides services, programs, events, and professional resources to unite the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning community across lines of age, race, gender, and economics. Since our founding in 2005, our purpose has been to strengthen, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and groups. Website Email Phone:   845-331-5300 

 This event aims to bring together the queer community and its supporters, family, and friends to celebrate the art form of drag and personal self-expression.  https://berkshires.org/events/123139,  (917) 400-3810 

We are LGBTQ+ youth dedicated to promoting health & well being, self-determination, and community building through anti-oppression organizing & peer support. https://www.outnowyouth.org/

Q-MoB empowers queer men in the greater Berkshire region to create, find, & participate in activity/support groups, classes, & resources that foster community, wellness, & fun. We are a non-profit hub for diverse & intergenerational community organizing for queer men.  https://queermenoftheberkshires.org/,  queermenoftheberkshires@gmail.com 

Berkshire County’s annual community conference to strengthen our understanding and advocacy of the LGBTQIA+ population. Website

The mission of the Stonewall Center is to provide support, resources, programming, and advocacy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA) and allied students, staff, and faculty at UMass Amherst and for the larger Pioneer Valley.  https://www.umass.edu/stonewall/  stonewall@umass.edu    (413) 545-4824 

The Queer Student Association (QSA) at Berkshire Community College (BCC) is committed to providing a safe space for members of the BCC LGBTQ+ community. It is a judgement-free zone for any student in need of support regarding their sexual orientation or identity.   Website   413-499-4660

Creates affordable housing & encourages economic development through our Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) program. Pairs small business owners/entrepreneurs with coaches who work with them SBTA program is open to all small businesses in Berkshire County with fewer than 20 employees, with a special focus LGBTQ.  (413) 528-7788 EMAIL website

Provide technical assistance, mentorship, & grants to black-owned businesses & entrepreneurs. website

The Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce is a small, lean, Boston-based nonprofit powered by hundreds of brilliant LGBT-owned businesses and the Commonwealth’s largest, most innovative, and profitable corporations.  Email:  help@malgbtcc.org   857-529-8010 

 The Bard Queer Leadership Project (BQLP) is a revolutionary, new Bachelor of Arts degree program designed for, and by, LGBTQIA+ college students to elevate LGBTQIA+ students and college graduates into leadership roles in school and across the workforce…while serving as a space for actualizing educational practices designed for students to thrive. https://simons-rock.edu/academics/program-overview/queer-leadership.php

 Jen's bookstore serves as North Adams Pride's HQ and Jen and her partner Rye host regular Queer Circle events in the shop.

Jennifer Stevens

The Bear & Bee Bookshop

28 Holden St.

North Adams, MA 01247    413-398-4047   
www.bear-n-bee.com 

The Shop It includes many local, regional, national, and international products always with an eye to quality and humor. You never know what you will find so you’ll have to stop by to see the ever-changing inventory.  

Website:   The Shop — Only in My Dreams Events 

Phone:  413-717-9008

 At the Berkshire Museum, there’s something for everyone. We offer a unique blend of exhibitions, galleries, and attractions for families of all ages. See exhibitions, fine art, and sculpture from around the world. Explore our touch tank and aquarium. 

Website:  https://berkshiremuseum.org/ 

Phone:  (413) 443-7171 

 Founded in 2007 by long-time Berkshire residents Tim Lovett and Jen Harvey, Berkshire Property Agents is an independent, locally-owned real-estate agency that caters to both full-time residents and second home owners in Berkshire, Columbia and Litchfield counties. Based in Great Barrington, Massachusetts  

Website:   https://www.berkshirepropertyagents.com/ 

Phone:  413–528–6800  

E-Mial:   info@bpagents.com 

Berkshire Theatre Group’s mission is to support wide ranging artistic exploration and acclaimed performances in theatre, dance, music, and entertainment. 

Website:   https://www.berkshiretheatregroup.org/ 

Phone:   413-448-8084  

E-Mial:   info@berkshiretheatre.org 

Naumkeag is a public garden and historic home in the heart of the Berkshires, Massachusetts. This 48-acre architectural masterpiece is, at its heart, a family home. In 1884, Joseph Choate, a prominent New York attorney and U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain 

Website: https://thetrustees.org/place/naumkeag/ 

Phone:     413-298-8138

E-Mial:  info@thetrustees.org 

Smith Green & Holmes, LLP is a law firm built on expertise, experience, collaboration, and recommendations by clients we have served well to their friends, families, and colleagues. They recommend us for the quality of advice they receive, the results they achieve through our counsel, and for the caring way they were treated. 

Website: https://smithgreen.com 

Phone:    413.443.1700  

E-Mial:   info@smithgreen.com