The Nava Center

03/17/2026

At Nava, we believe that affirming care is not a trend — it is ethical, compassionate, evidence-based healthcare.

Affirming care means creating a safe space where individuals — especially LGBTQ+ and transgender people — are seen, respected, and supported in their identities. It means using correct names and pronouns, validating lived experiences, and providing care that aligns with who someone truly is.

Research from organizations like the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that affirming environments significantly reduce depression, anxiety, and su***de risk among LGBTQ+ youth. When people feel safe to be themselves, mental health outcomes improve.

Affirming care is about dignity.
It’s about safety.
It’s about saving lives.

At Nava, we stand with our LGBTQ+ community. Always. 🤍

03/10/2026

Rest is hard when your body thinks you are still in the trauma and is doing what it learned to survive. This week for National Sleep Awareness Week, Nava recognizes the important relationship between trauma and sleep. Help is out there!

03/01/2026

Self-injury is often a silent struggle. Many individuals cope with overwhelming emotions in ways that may be misunderstood. On this day, we raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind our community that healing is possible.

02/26/2026

02/16/2026

Our girl Tiffany Coles helped get a Resolution passed by City Council to recognize, 2/15, as Philadelphia’s philanthropic holiday— 215 Day of Giving.

Tiffany’s organization Bosses Give Back is one of the beneficiaries and she supported on the backend with the initiative.

Please please please consider checking out what 215DayofGiving.com is, sharing and giving to the cause, as all funds raised will be split equally between the 10 orgs.

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance—it’s about connection.
Check in with the people you love. Listen openly. Be kind. 🤍💘

02/06/2026

One of our amazing Nava Supporters and kick@$$ clinicians is starting some women’s survivor groups at . If you have commercial insurance or can self-pay, definitely check these out! Email gbilotta@cmcounsel.com for more info.

02/06/2026

Mental health matters—especially when we talk about it.

02/05/2026

Win a 5 Night Stay for 5 Guest in VIP Accommodations at a Disney Park/Cruise of your choice and raise money for Nava while doing it!

We have partnered with Tix for Good to raise money whenever you enter one of their raffles. So, give it a shot and help us out. We hope you win!

https://tixforgood.org/product/the-magic-of-giving?npo=10347

01/26/2026

You don’t have to eliminate stress to manage it. Start with one small pause today.

01/20/2026

Mindfulness means noticing what’s happening inside and around you, one moment at a time. You don’t have to do it perfectly—you just have to begin.