GLAD Answers
GLAD Law Answers
Contact us for free and confidential legal information, assistance, and referrals.
Quick links to frequently requested resources:
- Information for LGBTQ+ People and Families in Anticipation of a Second Trump Administration explains LGBTQ+ protections for marriages and relationships, families, health care, schools, ID document changes, online safety, and more
- If you are an LGBTQ+ parent in New England concerned about ensuring your relationship to your child is legally protected, please visit Resources for New England Parents
- Transgender Health Care FAQ
- Identity Document Updates for Transgender People
- If you need to update your identification documents to reflect your name and gender marker in New England, please visit our Transgender ID Project guides
- Our Election Resources page also has information and resources that might be helpful in the wake of the 2024 election
For specific questions, concerns, information, or referrals, please fill out the GLAD Answers online intake form below.
You can also email us at GLADAnswers@glad.org or leave a voicemail at 800-455-GLAD.
Please include your name, phone number or email, and a good time for someone to call you back. We return calls, emails, and online intakes within about 3 working days.
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Why do people contact GLAD Answers?
We can help with questions like:
- How do I secure my legal relationship to my children?
- Can I keep my HIV status private?
- Am I eligible for Social Security survivor benefits?
Know Your Rights
Look through our online resources for information about LGBTQ+ and HIV rights across New England and beyond.
Transgender ID Project
This program provides free resources and support for transgender people living in New England to change their legal name and gender marker on federal and state documents.
New England states include Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Your LGBTQ+ and HIV Legal Rights Resource!
“When my middle school refused to stop the bullying I endured for three years, GLAD helped me get them to finally take action to protect LGBTQ+ students like me. GLAD Answers was a lifeline.” –Jason
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