An interfaith and no-faith affirming place for all sexualities, genders,
and sexes in Montgomery and Bucks County, PA
A program of The Welcome Project PA
Chester County Resources
Crisis Support
Crime Victim's Center of Chester County
Sexual Assault 24/7 Hotline 610 692-7273
Other Crimes 24/7 Hotline 610 692-7420
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Domestic Violence Center 24/7 Hotline - 888-711-6270
Holcomb’s Valley Creek Crisis Center
Exton, PA
Crisis program to assist children, adolescents and adults experiencing varying levels of crisis. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are free to the residents of Chester County.
-Telephone Crisis Counseling (Phone: 610-280-3270)
-Consumer-Run Warm Line (Phone: 1-866-846-2722)
-The warm line is open seven days a week, six hours a day: Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 8:00 pm and Saturday – Sunday, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
-Crisis Walk-In Center
-Community-Based Mobile Outreach
-Adult Crisis Residential Program: http://chescocrisis.holcomb-bhs.org
Mental Health Care
Our therapists provide affordable, in-office and online
psychotherapy sessions between $30 and $60
(between $30 and $80 for couples & family sessions)
We Welcome
All Races
All Religions
All Sexual Orientations
All Gender Identities and Expressions
All Countries of Origin
All Abilities
All Ethnicities
All Bodies
All People
Psychology Today Directory
Search for therapists or treatment centers by specialty, insurance, location, and more.
Addictions Help
(Self-Management And Recovery Training) is not a 12-step group. It is an online 4-Point Program® that sponsors face-to-face meetings around the world, and daily online meetings to help people recover from all types of addictive behaviors. Online message board and 24/7 chat room are excellent forums to learn about SMART Recovery and obtain addiction recovery support.
LGBT-friendly 12-step meetings
Philadelphia Freedom Roundup: LGBT-friendly Meetings in the Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks County, New Jersey and Delaware areas.
Youth, Families, & Older Adults
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and well being of LGBTQ people, their families and friends through support (to cope with an adverse society), education (to inform and enlighten the public), and advocacy (to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights).
West Chester PFLAG
First Tuesday of each month – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
501 S. High St. West Chester, PA
Lynda Carcione: (484) 354-2448 lynda895@comcast.net
Bullying Prevention (PA Dept. of Education)
PA BULLYING PREVENTION CONSULTATION LINE
Messages can be left 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will be returned Mon.-Fri. during normal business hours. The Bullying Prevention Consultation Line is a toll free number that will allow individuals experiencing chronic and unresolved bullying to discuss effective strategies and available resources to deal with school-based bullying; and is available, to students, parents/guardians and school districts across the state of Pennsylvania.
1-866-716-0424
PO Box 963 Phoenixville, PA 19460
LGBT Equality Alliance is a non-profit organization in Chester County, serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and asexual/ally (LGBTQ+) community.
484-393-5428
SPOT Chester County’s LBGTQA Youth Group (ages 14-20)
Every Thursdays (except the 1st Thursday of each month) 7:00 – 8:30 PM
SPOT +: Older LBGTQA Youth Group (ages 19-26)
1st Thursday of each month 7:00 – 8:30 pm
8 S. Wayne St.
West Chester
Lisa Frazier: 267-687-6651 lisa.fraser@ppsp.org
Wayne Grinwis: 267-687-6652 wayne.grinwis@ppsp.org
Direct SPOT line 267-687-6648 spot@ppsp.org
National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender older adults.
The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is a project of www.sageusa.org
Health care
1001 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320
Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.
610-383-5911
Einstein Healthcare Network PRIDE Program
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141
A safe, professional and innovative medical practice, dedicated to your specific health needs, including:
OB/GYN services: Reproductive healthcare, diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor conditions, counseling and treatment for menopause.
Mental Health and Wellness services: Long and short term therapy, medication management, patient navigation support.
Trans Care: Top surgery, hormone therapy, trans competent OB/GYN care.
Patients are seen by appointment on Tuesday evenings, once a month from 5–7 pm. To learn more about the Pride Program and other services we are offering the LGBTQ+ community or to make an appointment, please call Kalen McLean at 215-420-0989. We make every effort to accommodate your needs, whether urgent or routine.
Mazzoni Center
1348 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Located in Philadelphia, PA. Mazzoni Center Family & Community Medicine offers compassionate, comprehensive health care with a primary focus on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
(Primary care, HIV/AIDS care, On-site pharmacy, Adolescent health, Women's health, Behavioral health consultation, Hepatitis C care, Medical case management, PrEP/PEP, 340B program: helping uninsured patients access medication, Community health Navigation Services, Mental and behavioral health, Walk-in HIV and STD testing, Adolescent drop-in clinic, Trans clinical care services, Pediatric and adolescent comprehensive transgender services (PACTS), Sisterly love: support for trans women, Peer support groups, Training and resources for providers, Trans Care Services Internship Program).
215-563-0658
GLMA's mission is to ensure equality in healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals and healthcare providers.
Providing information and education on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) healthcare and connecting individuals with the most appropriate healthcare providers, resources, and events.
Spiritual & Interfaith
LGBT-affirming Church Directory
LGBT-affirming Synagogue Directory
Legal
ACLU of Pennsylvania works to secure total rights for LGBT people by working to defend and expand the individual rights and personal freedoms afforded to us all by the state and federal constitutions and the Bill of Rights.
Equality Pennsylvania is an organization which advocates throughout Pennsylvania for LGBT rights. Equality Pennsylvania also attempts to advance LGBT friendly policy and legislative initiatives.
Employment, Education, & Finances
Choosing the right school is vital for every college bound student, but it can be more challenging for those who identify as LGBTQ+. In addition to many obstacles that all students face, it is important that LGBTQ+ students also consider whether the institution has LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs, and practices to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Our new guide provides prospective students and their families with tools to identify the right schools, an overview of common challenges, tips for applying, and details on the federal laws that protect LGBTQ students.
For employers and prospective employees to connect safely.
Montgomery County LGBT Business Council
The Mission of the Montgomery County LGBT Business Council is to create networking, social and business opportunities for LGBT business professionals and allies in Montgomery County.
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