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PERSAD CENTER INC
5150 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224-1688
(412) 441-9786
www.persadcenter.org
Persad Center, Inc. is the nation’s second oldest licensed counseling center specifically created to serve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community.
In addition, Persad Center is an AIDS Service Organization providing counseling to persons with HIV Disease.
Persad Center is committed to helping GLBT and HIV+ individuals and the people who love them. Our staff of mental health professionals are trained to respond to the emotional needs of the GLBT community in a caring way that is sensitive, non-judgmental and culturally specific. Persad Center offers a variety of Clinical Programs and Services to fulfill our mission to increase the well-being of the community.
Founded in 1972, Persad Center has been providing quality services to the community for over 30 years.
Through strong commitment by the Board of Directors and from the generosity of the community, Persad Center is able to offer counseling services regardless of the client’s ability to pay.
http://www.persadcenter.org/index.htm
PERSAD STREET OUTREACH SERVICE
888-873-7723
www.persadcenter.org
412-667-1701
Counseling
Persad Center Inc.
Persad Street Outreach will help you connect with community services.
Call number above.
Food
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
412-460-3663
Shelter, Food, Health, Transitional Living Programs
Downtown Outreach and Shelter (DOCS)
412-924-0500
1601 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Crisis Services and Resources
RESOLVE
412-796-8226
333 Braddock Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Clothes, Shower, Snack, Support
THE HUB
412-338-0883
Bitner Building, 2nd Floor
26th and Smallman
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Drop In and Support
GLCC
412-422-0114
210 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH DROP-IN:
Tuesday and Thursday 4-7pm
YOUTH DROP-IN:
Friday 7-10pm
PITTSBURGH HEALTH BRIGADE
http://pittsburghhealthbrigade.wordpress.com/
Community-created provider directory and resource listings, including listings for LGBTQ-supportive and knowledgeable providers. Great section on how to recognize good health care.
GLMA – Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Has a provider directory, health care equity information and advocacy resources.
PATF, POSITIVE OUTLOOK CLINIC
HIV/AIDS testing and many support services, see listings under Specific Illnesses.
