Resource Guide for LGBTQIA+ Community in Greater Philadelphia Region
Happy Pride Month
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Happy Pride Month 〰️
Happy Pride Month! We believe in creating safe spaces for all individuals to express their authentic selves at Calm Mind Therapy; we also know therapy is just one tool we can use on our journey to wellness. True wellness takes a village, which is why we wanted to highlight our local LGBTQIA+ community resources.
We’re lucky to be located in the greater Philadelphia area and have access to incredible LGBTQIA+ organizations. These amazing organizations provide countless resources for the LGBTQIA+ community, such as access to health care, community meet-ups, local advocacy, artistic expression, and much more. In this post, we shine a light on these incredible organizations and highlight their impressive offerings.
LGBTQIA+ resources in the City of Brotherly (Sisterly and Otherly) Love—Philadelphia
William Way LGBT Community Center:
Mission: William Way LGBT Community Center seeks to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the greater Philadelphia area through arts & culture, empowerment, and community connections.
Location: 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Services:
Arts and Culture
John J. Wilcox, Jr. Library
Book Club
Queer Writers Collective - Monthly writing workshop
John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives Gallery
Wellness
Peer Counseling - Call 215-732-Talk
Be Intentional - Anti-capitalist financial planning workshops
Fit for Function - Functional exercise class
50+ Yoga
Recovery Meetings
Trans Programs
Transway - A social group for trans and gender non-conforming people
Coffee Talk - A social gathering for people who identify as trans, genderqueer, or non-binary, and their allies
Arcila-Adams Trans Resource Center
Community Resources
The David Bohnett Cyber Center
Employment Resources
Donate: https://waygay.giv.sh/a870
The LGBT Elder Initiative:
Mission: The LGBT Elder Initiative aims to create a space where LGBTQ+ elders can form connections with others, share stories, and find a sense of belonging through providing resources, educational programs, and social activities that celebrate the unique experiences and challenges that older LGBTQ+ adults in the greater Philadelphia community face.
Location: 1315 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Services:
Wellness
Thrivers - Long-term survivors of HIV peer discussion
Chronic Disease Self-Management - Six-session course for coping with chronic conditions
The Doctor Is In - Geriatricians and palliative care professionals present to audiences of LGBTQ older adults
Peer Counseling
Trans Programs/Education Programs
Tuesday MorningsOut Men’s Senior Social - Social/educational group for GBT men 50 and older
Donate: https://lgbtelderinitiative.org/donate/
Mazzoni Center:
Mission: The Mazzoni Center strives to provide LGBTQIA+-focused medical care, counseling, support groups, HIV/STI testing, legal and social services, and affordable pride month events, supporting the greater Philadelphia region and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Location: 1348 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Services:
Arts and Culture
Mazzoni Monthly – Monthly event hosted at the Mazzoni Center. June 2023 is the Lavender Queens Draw Show.
Mondays at Mazzoni Center - workshops held every Monday delving into relevant topics for community members
OUR Space - Drop-in support space offers creative writing, art therapy, movie night, one on one peer support, clothing closet, advice hour
Wellness
Project H.E.A.R.R.T. (Healing, Education, Addiction, Relapse, Recovery, Treatment) - Educational workshops created for loved ones and family members of those with addiction concerns/substance use.
The L.O.V.E. Project - Understand and promote access to prevention services for BIPOC MSM, trans, and non-binary communities
Accepting LGBTQIA+ Health Care Services
Smoking Cessation Services
Therapy and Recovery Services
Peer Support Groups
Trans Programs
TransWellness Conference - Annual Conference gathering transgender input to improve, evolve, and educate the community
Sisterly Love - Empower Trans, Gender Nonconforming, Non-binary FEM community through peer support, training, and leader opportunities to influence actions and policies
Community Resources
Rapid HIV Testing - Services available at Washington West - Scheduling details: https://www.mazzonicenter.org/testing-and-prevention/hiv-and-sti-testing (call to schedule 215-985-9206)
Mazzoni Center Food Bank
Case Management and Housing
Legal Services - Name and gender-marker changes, discrimination and harassment, public policy, adoption/custody, elder law issues, internships & more
Education and Professional Development
Donate: https://www.mazzonicenter.org/donate-mazzoni-center
Volunteer: https://www.mazzonicenter.org/about-us/join-us/volunteer
The Attic Youth Center:
Mission: The Attic Youth Center aims to continuously empower the LGBTQIA+ youth community through the promotion of acceptance, and support, and working towards a more inclusive society through engagement and social activities.
Location: 255 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Services:
Arts and Culture
The Bryson Institute - dynamic LGBTQIA+ training for sectors to create safe and affirming environments
Let’s Get Physical - An inclusive sex-ed group for LGBTQIA+youth
Lez Be Honest - An open group centering on lesbian identities, relationships, and community
GAYme Night - Friday night games and activities
Loud and Queer! - Songwriting group for any LGBTQIA+ youth (14-23)
Wellness
HIV Testing w/Mazzoni at the Attic
Mental Health Counseling
Life Skills Center - building youth education and professional skills
Academic Enrichment
Trans Programs
Gender Euphoria - Group exploring gender identities
Community Resources
Youth Dinner Monday - Friday @ 5:15 PM
Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services - Youth receive personalized counseling on safer sex strategies and goal-setting
Food pantry items and personal hygiene product distribution
Case Management - assists youth in accessing health care, dental care, housing, benefits, social, legal, and emergency services
Internship opportunities - paid internship opportunities
Donate: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/attic-youth-center
Volunteer: https://atticyouthcenter.org/volunteer-application/
Colours Organization:
Mission: The Colours Organization strives to be a bountiful resource by providing a welcoming space and comprehensive support services for lGBTQIA+ people of color with an overarching goal of fostering acceptance and well-being in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Location: 1211 Chestnut St, Suite 910, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Services:
Arts and Culture
Educational Workshops
School readiness
Competency Training
Wellness
Confidential Screenings (HIV & STI)
Interactive & Motivational Support Groups
Mental Health Services
PREP referrals
Free Safer Sex & Hygiene Kits
Community Resources
Food & clothing Services
Mental health & substance abuse services
Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PP5KBB6S85CL2&source=url
Galaei:
Mission: Galaei fights for access, opportunity, sexual empowerment, and economic justice while fighting systemic oppression, structural racism, discrimination, and white supremacy. Galaei provides support, resources, and initiatives that promote healing, restoration, and empowerment within the QTBIPOC community.
Location: 118 Fontain Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Services:
Community Wellness Programs:
Prevention and Education Services
Flu Booster Clinics
Summer Camp for Queer Youth
Yoga for All Bodies
Queer Educational Services:
Gender Variant Groups
Queer Sex Ed
Gender 101-301
Prioritizing Our People (POP) Program - Focuses on debunking the myths around HIV/AIDS by uplifting the lived experiences of PLHIV
Student Power Leadership And Activism Together (S.P.L.A.T) Program - Supports the empowerment and leadership development of queer youth of color through individual coaching, group support, and community engagement
Trans Intersex Non-Binary And Gender Nonconforming Services (T.I.N.G.S) - Provides services and linkage to care, and opportunities for all Trans, Intersex, Nonbinary, and Gender non-conforming folks of Color of the Greater Philadelphia Area
Training and Workshops
Donate: https://www.galaeiqtbipoc.org/get-involved/donate/
Philadelphia Fight:
Mission: Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers provide culturally competent, comprehensive primary care and state-of-the-art HIV primary care to low-income members of the community, along with research, consumer education, advocacy, social services, and outreach to people living with HIV and those who are at high risk.
Locations: Multiple in Philadelphia
Services:
Community Health Centers
Behavioral Health
Diana Baldwin Mental Health Clinic
TREE/ New Beginnings Outpatient
New Beginnings Drug and Alcohol Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP/OP)
Health Services
Hepatitis C Testing and Linkage to Care
LGBTQIA+ Gender and Sexuality Health Services
Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and Harm Reduction Services
PrEP Medication
Women’s Health Services
Education
Project Teach - A health education program that focuses on prevention, treatment education, outreach, and advocacy
Community Health Training Alliance
The Critical Path Learning Center
Research
Donate: https://fight.org/how-to-help/donate/
Simplifying the search for LGBTQIA+ Resources
We’re thrilled to be celebrating another year of Pride and honored to highlight the incredible organizations in our area that support the LGBTQIA+ community. Finding authentic, community-driven resources can often be a challenge, which is why this list hopes to simplify the search. Let us know if there are any other organizations that we missed - we’d be happy to add them!
It’s our passion at Calm Mind Therapy to go beyond providing exceptional mental health care by taking the extra step to connect our clients with the services that are right for them. True wellness needs a community-centered approach! Remember, you’re not in this alone in your wellness journey. We’d be happy to support you. To get in contact with one of our qualified therapists, fill out a brief form by clicking here: https://www.calmmindtherapy.org/contact.
