The Male Survivor Initiative
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
99 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-8306
Hotline: 617-223-5001 or 800-841-8371
From their brochure:
Anyone, even boys and men, can be raped or sexually assaulted. Although people don't talk about it, the reality is clear: boys and men are survivors of sexual violence, too. Approximately 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before the age 16 and 1 in 12 men say that they have been raped or assaulted as an adult. The lack of conversation about sexual violence against men has given rise to the belief that it simply does not happen; many people think that it is outside the realm of possibility. People want to deny that it happens or ignore it or pretend that it's no big deal anyway. But we at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) know better. It does happen, we can't ignore it and it is a big deal. We won't allow the sexual victimization of boys and men to go unnoticed. We are committed to male survivors, and that's why we've created the Male Survivor Initiative.
They offer the following services:
Mind/Body Medical Institute
824 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
617-991-0102
1877. 509.0732
www.mbmi.org
Info from their website:
The Mind/Body Medical Institute is the world leader in the research and clinical practice of mind/body medicine. The M/BMI provides outpatient medical services, training for health professionals, corporate and school-based programs, women's health services, and affiliation for national and international health care systems.
They offer:
Mind/body medicine has been proven successful in helping individuals with stress-related symptoms of chronic illness better manage their conditions. The mind/body approach combines conventional medical treatment with skills training that enables patients to positively change their lifestyle and gain an awareness of how behaviors and attitudes, especially as they trigger stress, can affect health and well-being.
Mind/body clinics have been in operation for over 20 years. Patients commonly report:
As patients practice the relaxation response and other mind/body techniques regularly, their symptoms and quality of life improve. They generally begin to describe themselves as more peaceful, energetic, self-accepting, and happier. Less preoccupied with the past and the future, they learn to enjoy the present moment more fully
Planned Parenthood
1055 Commowealth Avenue
Boston/Brighton
1-800-258-4448
www.pplm.org
Planned Parenthood is an organization that Hand in Hand and some of our clients have used and come highly recommended.
The
following is from their website:
About
Us
Caring
At Planned Parenthood, our staff includes highly
trained healthcare professionals who will give you compassionate, non-judgmental
and culturally sensitive medical care.
When you visit Planned Parenthood for routine gynecological care, you can see
the same clinician who knows you and your medical history.
Flexible
Planned Parenthood is open during hours that make sense for your schedule, including
evenings and Saturdays, so that you can come in when it’s convenient for
you. Please call for an appointment.
We understand that sometimes you might not be able to wait for an appointment;
we can typically schedule an appointment for you within 7 days. If you have
an immediate concern, we make every effort to accommodate you. Please call for
more information.
Confidential
At Planned Parenthood, we’ve been helping people make the most private
decisions longer than anyone else. Your privacy is our priority.
Connected
Our web services are available 24 hours a day at www.pplm.org. You can access
up-to-date health information, request Emergency Contraception (EC), refill
your contraceptive supplies, try our cost calculator and learn more about our
education and advocacy services.
Trusted
Planned Parenthood is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
We are certified by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. This extra
work on our part ensures that you will receive the highest standard of care
Services
Available:
Violence Recovery Program
Fenway Community Health
7 Haviland Street
Boston, MA 02115
1-800-834-3242
617-927-6250
www.fenwayhealth.org
This program offers counseling, advocacy, support groups, information and referrals for lesbian, gay, bisexula and transgender commuinities. Thy deal with hate crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, and police harassment.