Anchorpoint's licensed and experienced counselors offer in-person and telehealth counseling to individuals, couples, and families of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds with a special focus on the uninsured, under-insured, and under-resourced. Based on the unique needs of participants, the counselors use evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Brief Supportive Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Family Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Pastoral Counseling, Strength-Based Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation. The Child and Parent Place at Anchorpoint (C.A.P.P.) specializes in treating childhood anxiety and depression while providing counseling and education to parents of children and teens. Anchorpoint is located in Ross Township and has served the Northern Greater Pittsburgh region since 1966.

The Attic Youth Center offers supportive services to LGBTQ youth.

Services Include:
- Counseling
- Support groups
- After school programs for youth ages 14 & up
- Social and educational programming

Providing the programs to assist LGBTQ youth in building the skills necessary to succeed in school, their jobs or careers, and the community.

Research has consistently demonstrated that LGBTQ youth are at higher risks in a number of areas that impede healthy and safe development. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Independence Region are partnering with local schools to support our LGBTQ youth by recruiting safe, responsible, and compassionate LGBTQ Volunteers to be group mentors to high school Gender and Sexuality Alliances – a safe/brave space for queer and questioning youth. Volunteers attend regular after-school meetings for 12 months and work to help their mentees achieve their goals and realize their full potential.

Group meets weekly to discuss LGBTQIA+ topics, led by counselors and centered around discussing anything and everything concerning teens and their adolescent growth

Providing support through outpatient services for individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, or Intersex (LGBTQI) and those affected by HIV/AIDS with three unique programs. By combining medical treatment with a positive environment, our proven strategies create lasting solutions to those facing HIV/AIDS.

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Pride Bridge Builders program offers counseling and support groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals, as well as individuals dealing with questions about gender identity. Also offers assistance for aging LGBT individuals/couples facing later-life decisions.

Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women. Various social activities. Contact for other events and activities.

Support group for transgender people.

First UCC Royersford has is an Open and Affirming Church, welcoming all who want to worship there, "...seeking with others of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, age, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender express-ion to journey together toward the promised realm of God. We believe that through our diversity, all can grow and practice a unity of faith that transcends our differences."

Offers case management, virtual therapy, HIV/STI testing, access to PrEP, food and hygiene pantries, desktop computers, gender neutral restrooms, a shower, kitchenette and lounge area for gaming, and movies. Also offers weekly programs and groups from vogue sessions, karaoke to a runners club, and general support.

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Currently support groups are virtual and in-person. See website and Facebook for details.



Provides a variety of support groups for individuals with mental or physical health issues.

**Go to website www.grmha.org **

Offers a number of online, hybrid (able to attend either online or in-person), and in-person (with appropriate safety and health precautions) groups throughout each month.

Coalition provides services and advocates for the rights and visibility of the LGBTQ+ people across Lancaster County.

Programming includes:
- Support and discussion Groups
- Educational Groups
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Training
- Gaming, crafting and other social groups
- Yoga
- Peer to Peer Support

A non-profit, not political support group with a mission of improving the lives of transgender individuals and their families by providing peer support, educational programs, social activities, community outreach and access to resources for transgender community.

Provides a safe space, with support from staff and peers, to socialize and be educated on relevant topics.

Offers social and educational programs. Provides weekly meeting for young adults, weekly safe space meetings for LGBTQQIA+ youth, and assistance to GSA student groups including an annual leadership summit.

Collects and presents the stories of LGBT history in central PA as told by those who lived them, through written accounts, and video interviews.



Also collect and present the photographs, documents and artifacts that illustrate and support these stories. Stores a permanent archive of the recordings and other materials.

Safe space for LGBTQ-identified youth ages 14-20 to receive support from staff and peers, and participate in social and educational activities

Provides support groups, clothing and toiletry closet, reference and referral advocacy, professional development training for those in the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

(Student/Parent/Ally, Resource Community). The group is both educational and activity based for youth that identify as LGBTQ+. The adolescents will have the opportunity to connect with peers that identify similarly.
Parents will meet simultaneously discussing the challenges and questions that may arise while raising an LGBTQ+ identified adolescent.

Vision, Opportunity, Inclusivity, Community, Education, Support). After-school drop-in group. Offers a safe place to stay, eat, learn & grow. A curriculum-based group/program that offers resources, referrals, mentorships, guest speakers, and activities.

Group offers an inclusive, supportive, and confidential environment in which to meet with other adults, build social connections, and develop support to manage stressors and improve overall quality of life.

Support Group is open to any adult that identifies as Transgender. The group is intended to provide a safe space to speak freely among friends. Share their story, offer support or lend an ear.

MYA provides gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and straight youth with social educational and supportive activities in a confidential , respectful and safe environment. MYA programs, unique in Philadelphia's western suburbs, encourage healthy relationships with peers, family and community.

There are a number of support groups sponsored by the Mazzoni Center that are both related to our services and programs and considered stand-alone services themselves. They are all focused on helping you find a way to live healthier and be happier.

Mazzoni Center's Open Door Counseling Program offers a number of different support groups; some are designed to address specific issues, while others are more general in nature.

Improves the well-being of the gay, lesbian, Bisexual and transgender communities, the HIV/AIDS communities, and their loved ones. Offers counseling, clinical and prevention services, training and education, advocacy and research.

Supports gays, lesbians, bisexual, transgender people, their families, friends and allies.

Support group for parents, family members, friends or individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered.

Provides health care for women as well as educational services

Sponsors a support group for Transgender adults.

The Rainbow Alliance proudly supports a Transgender Family Support Group. While parents meet together, children engage in their own group activities include bowling, trampoling, crafts, etc. with other trans kids. Parents can talk and share resources.

LGBTQA+ Faith group is a collective of LGBTQA+ people from all faith and belief backgrounds. This group has 2 goals: To create a faith/belief-sharing LGBTQA+ group and to help LGBTQA+ people find friendly churches, synagogues, meeting places in thier own faith traditions. The group meets monthly.

The Rainbow Alliance sponsors an adult book club lead by Dr. Helen Davis, a professor at Wilkes University.

Provides a safe haven where transgendered people can meet to seek help, education and direction for their transgender identity. Also provides information to family members and employers of transgendered persons.

Provides information on transgendered documents for medical and name change procedures.

Provides a safe haven where transgendered people can meet to seek help, education and direction for their transgender identity. Also provides information to family members and employers of transgendered persons.

Provides information on transgendered documents for medical and name change procedures.

Offers outreach, transgender education, trans inclusion training, advocacy, and emergency housing/shelter for transgender people of Pittsburgh.

Provides education and caring support. Involves in maintaining an outreach program to provide gender education to businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies.

A support group that serves the transgender community and their loved ones. They support the community through advocacy efforts and education to the transgender community, and attend to charges of discrimination experienced by transgender people in Erie County.

A support group that serves the transgender community and their loved ones.

A Christian church with a primary outreach of support and affirmation for the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. It is a part of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches Denomination.

The Church also sponsors bible studies and workshops.

A community center for members of the LGBT community. Also provides callers with information about services in the community that target the LGBT population. The center is open for appointments and scheduled programs at this time.