We are here for you, and only want what is best for your journey!
Below are resources for you; legal name change, medical needs, mental needs, and more. Please take your time looking through these websites and feel out what resources are best FOR YOU.
Resources:
Note: All of the information about each resource has been gathered from THEIR website. Everything below has been resourced from the websites of Eastern Pa Transgender Equality Project, Philadelphia FIGHT: Community Health Centers, TranYOUniting,
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Eastern PA Transgender Equality Project
Contact Info
Email: info@PATransEquity.org
Phone: 484- 602- 5918
“The Eastern PA Trans Equity Project is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering transgender Pennsylvanians located in Eastern Pennsylvania. We offer transgender legal name change services, support groups, finanincial aid services, and other programming
Our transgender service programs are available to residents of forty-two (42) Pennsylvania counties. These include Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Franklin, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, Carbon, Columbia, Schuylkill, Bradford, Wyoming, Montour, Northumberland, Lebanon, Sullivan, Tioga, Susquehanna, Lycoming, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Perry, Snyder, Union, York, Centre, Mifflin, Blair, Huntington, Bedford, Fulton, Clinton, and Potter County in Pennsylvania. Some counties have limited services available so please verify for the program you are interested in.
Our programs empower transgender Pennsylvanians so that they can do more than survive… Instead, they can thrive!”
What They have to offer:
They offer help in Mentoring, Legal paperwork, and Financial Help.
PA Legal Name change Documents.- Each county has a different process, please follow this link and find your county to move forward in the process of becoming YOU.
Financial Assistance- Click on this link to fill out their Assistance Application.
Updating Identification- This link will help you to understand the process of updating the gender markers on legal ID – including Driver’s License/State ID, Birth Certificate, Social Security, and Passport is separate from the legal name change process.
Eastern PA Equality Project offer/ host multiple amazing support groups, different community discussion, and social support groups targeted specifically to transgender people and those who care for them.
These groups include and click here to find out more information about the groups!
Lehigh Valley Renaissance
Partners
Beyond the Binary
Trans Masculine Group
Radiant
Pocono Renaissance
Acrasid
Brave Hearts Over NEPA
Monthly Zoom Groups
L.O.T.I or “Loved Ones of Trans Individuals”
Family Members Community Group
Financial Assistance
Eastern PA offers Grant Applications in the following:
(To learn more about each Grant, click the links that are colored pink!)
Transition Apparel and Binders- Click here to apply!
Please take a second to donate to their Crisis Grant Fund!
2)
Philadelphia Fight: Community Health Centers
“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, including family members, communities with high rates of HIV, formerly incarcerated persons, and young people at risk; and access to the most advanced clinical research in HIV treatment and prevention.”
Programs and Services:
“All FIGHT programs and services are offered regardless of gender, race, color, sex, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or insurance status. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. FIGHT offers a discounted Sliding Fee Schedule based on Percentage of Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) determined by family size and income, an annual Cap on Charges for Ryan White eligible patients, and assistance for patients who are uninsured or under insured to obtain health insurance and other benefits.”
To learn more about patient discount and assistance programs click here!
Health Center Offers:
At Broad Street Ministry is a satellite site of the John Bell Health Center offering primary care to all in Broad Street Ministry.
Behavioral health services that address psychological, social, and emotional needs of all.
A team specialized in trauma-informed approach to dental Care and welcomes patients with dental anxiety or a history of infrequent dental visits.
primary medical care to adults 18 and older.
Patient-centered, primary medical care for people living with HIV.
High quality, accessible, primary care to Philadelphia children and youth from birth to the age 18.
Inclusive and accessible health care for all youth (13-24). Includes primary care, mental health care, sexual and reproductive health care and PrEP.
Community Services and Support
Institute for Community Justice- Prison services and reentry programs providing health linkages, supportive Services, education, and advocacy for individuals, families, and communities impacted by mass incarceration.
Trans Youth Resilience Fund- Direct financial assistance program that puts money into the hands of young trans and non-binary individuals to support their health, safety, and wellness.
BenePhilly- Free one-on-one enrollment support to help Philadelphia residents apply for over 20 public benefits.
Faith Initiaives- Building bridges between faith communities living with HIV/AIDS
Make an Appointment:
Diana Baldwin Center/ TREE IOP
215- 525- 8657
FIGHT Dental
215-525-3046
John Bell Health Center
267-725-0252
Johnathan Lax Center
215-790-1788
Pediatric and Adolescent Health Center
215-525-8600
Y-HEP Health Center
215-344-1632
3)
“Trans YOUniting is a Black Trans-led organization dedicated to enhancing the health, equity, and well-being of transgender-identifying individuals in the state of Pennsylvania, prioritizing support for POC-identifying people. Our mission is to unapologetically uplift, affirm, and empower the transgender community by providing vital resources, including mutual aid, housing, food, mentorship, transportation assistance, workforce development, and a safe space for Pittsburgh’s Trans Community and the surrounding Pennsylvania state.”
Contact Info
Email: info@transyounitingpgh.org
Phone: (412) 346-1324
Programs
“The YOUr Haven Program, in partnership with Proud Haven, provides safe housing and essential resources to Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and HIV+ people.”
Housing Options:
Haven Dorms- Emergency housing from 1 week to 1 month.
YOUr Home- Housing from 12-14 weeks
QMNTY Center - TLGBQIA+ Community support and services!
Contact: 412-346-1324
What they Offer:
QMNTY Closet- Shelf stable goods, hygiene products, and clothing available to any TLGBQIA+ or allied person in need. Located at 517 E Ohio St, first Floor accessible.
YOUr Haven Shelter- Emergency and short term housing for trans and non binary folx, 18-30 years old. Call 412-346-1324 to schedule an interview with our case management team
QMNTY Center Event Space
YOUth Drop In- Community TLGBQIA+ youth 21 and under may drop in Monday - Friday from noon to 6 pm.
QMNTY Drop in- Adult Community focused space from 6 pm-10 pm Monday through Friday.
Project Silk- HIV/STI testing and community groups
Every tuesday , Weds & thursday from 12:20 - 6:30 testing is available for HIV & other STI's on a walk in basis.
“Organized by TransYOUniting, the Mutual Aid Crisis Fund is used to finance crisis services for PGH's Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming community, centering on BIPOC people”
This Fund goes towards:
Housing Crisis
Emergency Food Assistance
Self Transportation Help
Winter and Emergency Supplies
Operating Costs for These Services
Crisis Contacts:
Housing and Lyft Rides: The QMNTY Center (412) 346-1324
Food and Housing: Central Outreach Wellness (412) 322-4151
Bus Tickets: Hugh Lane Foundation (412) 973-5053
Suicide/ Residential Mental Health: (NOT trans specific)
Resolve Crisis Services (888) 796-8226
Western Psychiatric Hospital (412) 624-2100
4)
Trans Tesix
Weekly support meetings from 6-7:70pm for ages 14-18, who are in search for a community of friends, support, and advice.
Open to all gender non binary, and gender diverse people and anyone in between.
For more information contact- info@persadcenter.org
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Thursdays every week from 6- 7:30pm for all those who identify as part of transgender or gender non-conforming.
You do not need to be a client of Persad to join this group.
For more information contact- info@persadcenter.org
Phoenix Fitness Gym
Phoenix Fitness provides a safe and inspiring facility for the Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Nonconforming community.
located in Lawrenceville and have a diverse selection of fitness equipment for members of all needs.
To become a member at zero cost, register at: www.Phoenixfitnessgym.org
“Persad Center is an ally and caring provider for individuals who do not fit into society’s expectations of gender presentation or identity. We recognize the struggle to live fully while under pressure to conform in a world of binary sex/gender. We offer information and affirming counseling to individuals who are seeking to transform their lives to their authentic gender presentation or identity.”
Individual Counseling
Group Therapy
Family Counseling
Name Change Assistance
Gender Marker Change Assistance
Pre- Surgical Mental Health Evaluations
For more info about their services or to request an appointment for counseling or mental health evaluations- Contact: www.persadcenter.org/register or 412-441-9786
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Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance
“The Renaissance Transgender Association is a Non-profit, Non-political, Educational and Social Transgender Support Group Founded and Designed to Educate and Support Transgender People and Those Who Care About Them Without Prejudice.”
Local Resources (Click here to download the full list of local transgender Resources)
Gender affirming Physicians and Dentists (Click here to download the full list)
Legal Name Changes
EPTEP currently are offers these services to residents of the following Pennsylvania counties:
Lehigh County
Northampton County
Monroe County
Carbon County
Schuylkill County
Berks County
Safety Tips (Click here to download safety Tips for yourself and peers)
Conferences - “conferences offer educational seminars, trans-friendly vendors, medical/legal information and a fun social experience!”
Terminology- To understand more about yourself, peers , community, and more please download this document to understand more terminology about this amazing group of people!
Spouses and Significant Others- Our Trans Loved ones is a booklet about supporting and being their for your loved ones.
Transgender youth- (Click here to download a pamphlet about supporting trans kids)
Reading list- a list of books on gender-related topics.