Last updated: July 3, 2023

🌈 Local Resources

🌈 Resource list for LGBT people in central PennsylvaniaFind more resources with LGBTNearMe.org!
You can also check out our online resources or resources for allies.

β–Ί SUPPORT GROUPS

🌈 Keystone Queers in Huntingdon, PA
LGBT adults and allies (18+)
Meetings in person and on Zoom
Website β€” Facebook
🌈 ALLIES in Huntingdon and Blair County, PA
LGBT youth
Meetings in person
Website
🌈 LGBT Center in Harrisburg, PA
LGBT youth and adults
Meetings in person and on Zoom
Website β€” Facebook

β–Ί HEALTH CARE

🌈 PHYSICAL HEALTH
β€” Dr Gregor Thebaud at Broad Top Area Medical in Huntingdon, PA
β€” Dr Paul Damaske at Geisinger Gray's Woods in Port Matilda, PA
β€” Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, PA
β€” Alder Health Services in Harrisburg, PA
🌈 MENTAL HEALTH
β€” A Journey To You in State College, PA
🌈 CRISIS LINES
β€” Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call 988 (988lifeline.org)
β€” Trevor Project (LGBT Crisis): 1-866-488-7386 (thetrevorproject.org/get-help)
β€” LGBT National Help Center (www.lgbthotline.org)
β€” LGBT Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (thehotline.org)

β–Ί TRANSGENDER CARE

🌈 HORMONE SPECIALISTS
β€” Dr Paul Damaske in Port Matilda, PA
LGBT-affirming primary care physician, surgeon referrals, and hormone care for transgender adults (18+)
Informed consent available
β€” Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA
Puberty blockers, hormone care, therapy, and surgeon referrals for transgender youth (up to 25 years old)
Parental permission required for minors
β€” Planned Parenthood in Johnstown, Harrisburg, Somerset, and York
Hormone care for transgender people
🌈 SURGEONS
β€” Penn Medicine in Philadelphia, PA
Gender affirming surgeons, hormone care, and primary care physicians
🌈 MENTAL HEALTH
β€” Dr Laura Campbell in Danville, PA
Gender-affirming therapy, letters of recommendation, and LGBT support group
🌈 OTHER
β€” TransEquality.org - Guide to changing legal documents (by state)
β€” Arts of PA - Financial assistance for gender-affirming clothing
β€” TransCentralPA.org - Trans resource network

β–Ί LGBT-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES

🌈 BARS
β€” Juinata Brewing Company in Huntingdon, PA
β€” Escapade in Altoona, PA
β€” Chumley’s in State College, PA
🌈 RESTAURANTS
β€” Stonetown Tavern in Huntington, PA
🌈 RELIGIOUS
β€” University Baptist and Brethren Church in State College, PA
β€” Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County in State College, PA
β€” State College Presbyterian Church in State College, PA
🌈 PRIDE
β€” Pride in State College, PA
β€” Pride Festival in Harrisburg, PA

β–Ί OTHER RESOURCES

🌈 POLITICS
β€” Keystone Equality
🌈 TRANSPORTATION
β€” Cart
β€” Elevated Access (Flights)
🌈 SCHOOL
β€” Penn State Pride
🌈 OTHER
β€” Social services

Last updated: June 25, 2023

🌈 Online Resources

List of online resources for LGBT peopleFind more resources with LGBTNearMe.org!
You can also check out our resources for allies.

β–Ί MENTAL HEALTH

🌈 CRISIS LINES
β€” Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call 988 (988lifeline.org)
β€” Trevor Project (LGBT Crisis): 1-866-488-7386 (thetrevorproject.org/get-help)
β€” LGBT National Help Center (www.lgbthotline.org)
β€” LGBT Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (thehotline.org)

β–Ί INFORMATION

🌈 LGBT
β€” Trevor Project resource center
β€” Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients
β€” Anti-LGBT Legislation by state
🌈 TRANSGENDER
β€” Trans history archive
β€” Trans literature library

Last updated: Feb 22, 2024

🌈 Ally Resources

List of online resources to educate allies and family members on the LGBT communityFind more resources with LGBTNearMe.org!
You can also check out our online resources

β–Ί LGBT 101

🌈 SEXUALITY
LGBT terminology and definitions (transstudent.org)
Human Rights Campaign LGBT Articles (hrc.org/resources)
🌈 TRANSGENDER
β€” Understanding Transgender People (transequality.org)
β€” The Gender Unicorn and other trans infographics (transstudent.org)
β€” Facts on Gender-Affirming Healthcare (hrc.org)
β€” Battling Disinformation About Transgender Rights (hrc.org)
β€” Statistics on trans people in the US (transequality.org)

β–Ί FAMILY & YOUTH

🌈SEXUALITY
β€” LGBTQ+ Youth Resources (cdc.gov)
🌈 TRANSGENDER YOUTH
β€” Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children (hrc.org)
β€” Facts on Gender-Affirming Healthcare (hrc.org)
β€” Puberty Blockers by Seattle Children’s Hospital (video)

β–Ί PROVIDERS

🌈 HEALTHCARE
β€” Starter Guide: Creating LGBT Friendly Services ((umhs.adolescent health.org)
β€” Providing Inclusive Care and Services for LGBT People (lgbtqiahealtheducation.org)
β€” Engaging the Families of Transgender and Gender Diverse Children (lgbtqiahealtheducation.org)
β€” More articles for providers (lgbtqiahealtheducation.org)