LGBTQIA+ Behavioral Health & Community Support

Persad Center is a Pittsburgh-based organization providing LGBTQIA+ affirming behavioral health services, support, advocacy, and community resources.

Services include:

• LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling 
• Mental health support 
• Substance use treatment 
• HIV/AIDS-related services 
• Support groups 
• Community education 
• Advocacy resources 

Phone: 412-441-9786
Website:
https://www.persadcenter.org/

Provides LGBTQIA+ community support, advocacy, education, and connection opportunities throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Resources include:

• Community connection 
• Advocacy 
• LGBTQIA+ events 
• Education and support resources 

Website:
https://pitsburghpride.org/ (community event resource)

24/7 Crisis Support for LGBTQIA+ Young People

Provides free and confidential crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Services include:

• Suicide prevention support 
• Crisis counseling 
• Text and chat support 
• Peer support resources 

Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Website:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Provides support, advocacy, and community resources focused on transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Services may include:

• Community support 
• Advocacy 
• Connection to resources 
• Support for transgender individuals and families 

Website:
https://transyouniting.org/

A peer support hotline run by and for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

Services include:

• Peer emotional support 
• Crisis support 
• Connection to resources 

Website:
https://translifeline.org/

Provides advocacy, education, and resources related to transgender rights.

Resources include:

• Legal information 
• Identity document resources 
• Advocacy tools 
• Community education 

Website:
https://transequality.org/

Provides support and housing resources for LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing housing instability.

Services include:

• Safe housing support 
• Case management 
• Community resources 
• Support for LGBTQIA+ youth 

Website:
https://www.proudhaven.org/

Provides healthcare and support services for LGBTQIA+ individuals and people living with HIV.

Services include:

• Healthcare services 
• HIV prevention and care 
• Support services 
• Community resources 

Website:
https://alliespgh.org/

Provides affirming healthcare services, including care focused on LGBTQIA+ communities.

Services may include:

• Primary care 
• HIV prevention and treatment 
• Sexual health services 
• Gender-affirming care resources 

Website:
https://centraloutreach.com/

Provides support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, friends, and allies.

Resources include:

• Family support 
• Education 
• Advocacy 
• Community connection 

Website:
https://www.pflagpgh.org/

Provides LGBTQIA+ youth with opportunities for:

• Creative expression 
• Leadership development 
• Community connection 
• Supportive programming 

Website:
https://dreamsofhope.org/

Provides resources supporting LGBTQIA+ students and creating safer schools.

Resources include:

• Student support 
• Educator resources 
• School advocacy tools 

Website:
https://www.glsen.org/

Provides advocacy and legal resources related to civil rights and discrimination.

Website:
https://www.aclupa.org/

Provides legal advocacy related to LGBTQIA+ rights and discrimination.

Website:
https://lambdalegal.org/

Provides support and advocacy for LGBTQIA+ older adults.

Resources include:

• Aging support 
• Community connection 
• Advocacy 

Website:
https://www.sageusa.org/

Provides LGBTQIA+ community information, events, and resources for Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

Website:
https://qburgh.com/