Gay Brattleboro Vermont Community Resources

AIDS Project of Southern Vermont is one of the most important organizations for the LGBT community in the area. APSV provides direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS, and also HIV prevention services to those at most risk in Windham, Bennington, and southern Windsor counties. Founded by volunteers in 1988 as a grass roots, community based group, the AIDS Project now fills an important statewide role in making sure that Vermont’s fight against the AIDS epidemic is strong and effective. Their mission is to provide direct services to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS, to offer education about HIV/AIDS to help prevent its spread, and to promote understanding within the communities served

Out in the Open (formerly Green Mountain Crossroads) Connects rural LGBTQ people ​to build community, visibility, ​knowledge, and power through programming, events and provides resources in southeastern Vermont and neighboring towns in southwestern New Hampshire and northwestern Massachusetts.

LGBTQ Inclusive Providers and Health Resources   This resource list is provided as a service to the larger community, and represents a collection of publicly accessible resources gathered into one location.

Men’s Resource Center for Change supports men in developing healthy self-awareness and meaningful personal relationships with women, children and other men that move beyond the limits of masculine stereotypes and social patterns that have divided men historically. MRC seeks to engage men in a quest for emotional and social literacy, in the practice of respectful attitudes and treatment towards others, and in the development of constructive means of conflict resolution. MRC is committed to enhancing men’s leadership and partnership with others in order to promote models of positive masculinity and individual integrity, while dismantling patterns of personal and societal violence and fostering social equality.

Out In The Mountains Vermont’s LGBTQ Internet Newspaper & Directory of LGBTQ owned and friendly businesses in Vermont

Outright Vermont (Outright) was founded in 1989 following the release of a 1988 national youth risk survey showing that gay and lesbian youth in particular had very high rates of depression and suicide. A group of community activists gathered to form Outright, which began as a “once a week” support group. Friday Night support group has continued ever since, every Friday over the past 20 years. Today, Outright is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) ‘queer’ youth center and statewide advocacy organization. The Mission of Outright is to build safe, healthy, and supportive environments for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth (ages 13-22), and to make Vermont the safest, most supportive and empowering state for queer youth in the United States of America.

Planned Parenthood Brattleboro Health Center offers services specifically for clients who identify as LGBT, including education, hormonal treatments for transgender clients, resources & services referral.

Pride Center of Vermont (PCVT) is New England’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and the health and safety of LGBTQ and questioning Vermonters. PCVT’s drop-in resource center, health testing & screening programs, community meeting spaces, 3,000-volume lending library, David Bohnett Cyber Center, and social events all help to build community and create increased access to information and resources for all. PCVT also houses the Vermont Queer Archives to preserve LGBTQ Vermont’s unique history.

Rock River Preservation whose mission is to preserve public access to recreation areas along the Rock River. RRP is committed to protecting this natural environment through conservation and education initiatives alongside local landowners and state and federal agencies.

Senior Living for LGBTQIA Adults

Signs of Addiction and how to Recognize them

Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community: Causes, Challenges and Resources

Drug and Alcohol Addiction in the LGBTQ Community

The Sobriety E-Book: Free & Downloadable! Endorsed by experts, written for you. Discover the solutions you’ve been seeking with this new guide to living free of alcohol and drugs!

Addiction Helper Staffed by qualified counselors and recovered addicts, caring for and supporting both individuals and the families of those suffering from addiction.

Vaping 101 – Health Relation, Benefits, Dangers, Fun Facts, And More

Vermont Diversity Health Project The mission of the Vermont Diversity Health Project (VDHP’s) is to improve the health and wellness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Vermonters by building bridges between health care providers and LGBTQ people throughout the state. We help patients identify friendly, supportive and effective healthcare providers, and we offer training and support to enhance providers’ skill in working with LGBTQ people.

A Guide for the LGBTQ Community’s BIPOC Members QTBIPOC individuals within the LBGTQ community face significant mental health challenges, more so in some cases than their LGBTQ counterparts and other individuals who do not identify as LGBTQ. The guide is meant to be a resource to educate individuals about the heightened challenges that QTBIPOC individuals face, as well as what communities and individuals can do to create a safe and supportive community.

Vermont State Department of Tourism The Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing is a resource to help plan your LGBT vacation, wedding or convention!

About Us

Frog Meadow Farm Bed & Breakfast and Massage Oasis for Men is a welcoming, non-judgmental place for men of all colors and backgrounds to unwind and shed the trappings of busy modern life.

Situated on 63 beautiful & private acres, Frog Meadow frequently hosts men’s gatherings, workshops and retreats. Hosts Dave & Scott are committed to providing a welcoming environment to re-connect with nature and yourself.

Frog Meadow is only 4 miles from the popular Rock River swimming hole, 10 miles from Brattleboro, VT and 30 minutes Mount Snow & Stratton Mountain ski resorts.

Relax in our spring-fed swimming pond, soak in our wood-fired hot tub, or enjoy our 4-season recreation trails and extensive perennial gardens and orchard!

Be sure to check out our special events calendar, photo galleries, rooms/lodging pages & lodging specials and discover all that gay-friendly Southern Vermont has to offer!

Click here to learn why Edge Boston calls Frog Meadow “Vermont’s Gay Oasis”