Persad Center

Persad Center Counseling, Training & Prevention services. Serving the LGBTQ communities and people living with HIV since 1972.

5301 Butler St, Ste 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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🌈 Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and beauty of transgender individuals ...
03/31/2026

🌈 Today, on Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and beauty of transgender individuals worldwide. 💖

It's a day to honor their journeys, their triumphs, and their contributions to our communities. At Persad, we stand with our transgender siblings today and every day, committed to creating a world where every person feels seen, heard, and valued.

As we commemorate this important day, let's also recommit ourselves to supporting and uplifting transgender voices in our communities. Here are 10 meaningful ways to show solidarity and make a difference:

1️⃣ Attend local or virtual Transgender Day of Visibility events to connect with others and share your experience using , , or .
2️⃣ Dive into trans history to learn about the incredible contributions of transgender individuals.
3️⃣ Support organizations that offer trans affirming mental health care.
4️⃣ Support & protect your trans friends.
5️⃣ Respecting pronouns saves lives.
6️⃣ Acknowledge and uplift the intersectional experiences of trans individuals, particularly trans women of color.
7️⃣ Advocate for inclusivity in women's spaces and challenge transphobia wherever you encounter it.
8️⃣ Stay up-to-date on trans terminology and language to promote respectful dialogue.
9️⃣ Hold others accountable for transphobic or cissexist behavior, whether through calling out or calling in.
🔟 Celebrate and fight for trans lives every day, because visibility is just the beginning of the journey.

Join us in spreading love, acceptance, and inclusivity. Together, we can create a world where everyone can live authentically and proudly.



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Tonight in honor of Trans Day of Visibility, Persad's outreach team will be at Point Park University's Trans Day of Visi...
03/31/2026

Tonight in honor of Trans Day of Visibility, Persad's outreach team will be at Point Park University's Trans Day of Visibility Fair. They'll be local outreach and resources tables, food, activities, yoga, and an exhibit that highlights Trans visibility and influence in pop culture and history. The event takes place in the Campus Ballroom from 7-9 PM.

🏋️‍♂️ Empower Your Fitness Journey at Phoenix Fitness—Right Here at Persad Center! 🏳️‍⚧️✨ More than just a gym, Phoenix ...
03/30/2026

🏋️‍♂️ Empower Your Fitness Journey at Phoenix Fitness—Right Here at Persad Center! 🏳️‍⚧️✨

More than just a gym, Phoenix Fitness at Persad Center is a space designed for transgender and nonbinary joy, strength, and community. Here, every rep, every step, and every lift is an affirmation of who you are—without fear, without judgment. 💪🏾🏋️‍♀️

💡 What makes us different?
🏳️‍⚧️ A FREE trans-affirming, body-positive environment
🤝 A community that celebrates you, not just your fitness goals
🌟 Resources that support your holistic well-being

At Persad Center, we’re committed to providing safe spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can thrive. Whether you're starting fresh or leveling up, Phoenix Fitness is here for YOU. 🚀

Join us today: PhoenixfitnessgymHome | Phoenix Fitness Gym

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Registration is still open for Persad’s exclusive TransParent class, beginning Wednesday, April 15. This 8-week series i...
03/27/2026

Registration is still open for Persad’s exclusive TransParent class, beginning Wednesday, April 15. This 8-week series is designed to help participants develop a deeper understanding of the experiences of individuals who are transgender or gender nonconforming. The class is open to all; participation does not require receiving any other services at Persad. For more information or to register, please email info@persadcenter.org

03/27/2026

When Amber Glenn speaks about checking herself into a mental health facility in 2015, she doesn’t frame it as weakness — she frames it as a turning point. Just 10 days later, she was back competing, pushing through pressure she now knows she shouldn’t have carried. That experience taught her something many LGBTQ+ people learn the hard way: success means nothing if it costs you your well-being. “You get one body, one mind,” she reminds us. Mental health isn’t separate from performance, passion, or purpose — it’s part of you forever.

In 2019, Amber took another brave step and came out as bisexual and pansexual, growing up in Texas where acceptance wasn’t always guaranteed. Inspired by her training mate Timothy LeDuc — the first openly non-binary Winter Olympian — she chose authenticity over silence and advocacy over fear. Her story is a powerful reminder that living openly and caring for your mental health is not a distraction from greatness — it’s the foundation of it.

At Persad Center, we see this every day. LGBTQ+ mental health support saves lives. Affirming therapy creates space to breathe. Community reminds you that you are not alone. You deserve to thrive without sacrificing your peace. 💛🏳️‍🌈

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When your teen feels alone, you feel it too. The quiet. The distance. The worry you carry in your chest. 💛For so many pa...
03/26/2026

When your teen feels alone, you feel it too. The quiet. The distance. The worry you carry in your chest. 💛

For so many parents of LGBTQ+ youth, the hardest part isn’t loving their child — it’s finding spaces where they feel understood, affirmed, and safe. Elena took one brave step through Persad Center’s doors, and her daughter found something every LGBTQ+ teen deserves: community, peer support, and the freedom to be fully herself. No shrinking. No explaining. Just belonging.

At Persad Center, LGBTQ+ affirming mental health care goes beyond therapy. It’s youth programs, parent support, community events, and safe spaces where teens connect with other teens who understand their journey. It’s trauma-informed care. It’s identity-affirming counseling. It’s showing young people — and their families — that they are not alone.

Healing doesn’t always begin with a breakthrough. Sometimes it begins with walking into an LGBTQ+ youth space and being met with kindness.

If you’re a parent searching for support for your LGBTQ+ teen — or a young person looking for community — Persad is here. 💛🏳️‍🌈

03/23/2026

Love showed up at the Winter Games in the most unforgettable way. 🥹🏳️‍🌈

When Hilary Knight dropped to one knee for Brittany Bowe inside the Olympic Village, it wasn’t just a proposal — it was a full-circle moment. “Olympics brought us together. This one made us forever.” From masked first dates at the Beijing Winter Olympics to a lifetime commitment at the Winter Games, their love story reminds us that LGBTQ+ joy belongs everywhere — including the world’s biggest stages.

With 49 out LGBTQ+ athletes competing this year, q***r excellence is not a footnote in sports history — it’s shaping it. Icons like Adam Rippon and Billie Jean King celebrating this engagement shows the power of visibility across generations. Representation matters. Q***r love matters. And seeing LGBTQ+ athletes thrive openly sends a powerful message to every young person watching: you don’t have to choose between your dreams and your identity.

At Persad Center, we see how life-changing that visibility can be. When LGBTQ+ people are affirmed — in sports, in relationships, in mental health spaces — they flourish. Love like this is more than a headline. It’s hope. It’s resilience. It’s a reminder that living authentically is a victory all its own. 💛

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Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness Day is more than a date on the calendar — it’s a call to remember, to respect...
03/22/2026

Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness Day is more than a date on the calendar — it’s a call to remember, to respect, and to restore. 🌿🏳️‍🌈

The term Two-Spirit was reclaimed in 1990 at the International Two-Spirit Gathering in Winnipeg, honoring Indigenous understandings of gender and sexuality that existed long before colonization attempted to erase them. Two-Spirit identity is not a trend or a modern label — it is cultural, spiritual, and deeply rooted in community. As Cherokee Nation scholar Qwo-Li Driskill reminds us, “Two-Spirit people are not a new phenomenon. We are a returning one.”

Today, we honor the strength and resilience of Indigenous LGBTQ+ people who continue to navigate intergenerational trauma, systemic inequities, and erasure — while also leading movements, preserving culture, and creating spaces of healing and joy.

At Persad Center, we believe LGBTQ+ affirming mental health care must recognize the whole person — identity, ancestry, culture, and lived experience. True inclusion means listening deeply, learning continuously, and creating therapeutic spaces where Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ individuals are seen, respected, and supported without having to separate any part of themselves.

Awareness is action. And healing is collective. 💛

🌈 Seeking Trans Support Services? Look no further! 🌟 Join Persad Center, your trusted ally with decades of experience em...
03/18/2026

🌈 Seeking Trans Support Services? Look no further! 🌟 Join Persad Center, your trusted ally with decades of experience empowering trans individuals. Our mission? Fostering vibrant, healthy, and connected lives for all. 💖

Ready to find your community? Dive into our Transparent Group, a nurturing space for parents, family members, and supporters of transgender and gender non-conforming children. Or join TransTastix, where transgender and gender non-conforming teens find solace, support, and encouragement. Are you Trans or GNC and over 18? Visit our Translucent group to find community that understands.🌟

At Persad Center, we're not just a service provider – we're a family. Together, let's uplift, empower, and celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities. 🌈 Join us in creating a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 💪

For inquiries contact: info@persadcenter.org

We’re excited to welcome Kenesha “Kenny” Lee as Persad’s new Practice Manager!Originally from Florida, Kenny brings a we...
03/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kenesha “Kenny” Lee as Persad’s new Practice Manager!

Originally from Florida, Kenny brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, operations, and administration. She most recently served as Executive Director at John Knox Village senior living and is deeply passionate about supporting teams and delivering high-quality care to clients.

Please join us in giving Kenny a warm welcome—we’re thrilled to have her on board!

The next 8-week, in person TransParent session will be starting on Wednesday, April 15. This exclusive program helps pr...
03/17/2026

The next 8-week, in person TransParent session will be starting on Wednesday, April 15. This exclusive program helps provide family and friends with a deeper understanding of the experience of those who are transgender and gender non-conforming. Participation is open to everyone; you do not need to be receiving any other services from Persad. For more info or to register, click the QR code or email info@persadcenter.org

Sometimes healing doesn’t start in a room — it starts under the sky. 🌿🏳️‍🌈 Research shows that spending time in nature —...
03/16/2026

Sometimes healing doesn’t start in a room — it starts under the sky. 🌿🏳️‍🌈 Research shows that spending time in nature — whether it’s a park, a tree-lined street, or even sitting by a window with a plant — can reduce stress, calm anxious thoughts, sharpen focus, and boost overall mental well-being for LGBTQ+ folks. Green spaces and “blue spaces” like lakes or oceans help lower stress hormones and give our minds a chance to breathe again.

For many in the LGBTQ+ community, nature becomes a place of grounding, presence, and self-connection — a reminder that we belong not just in spaces we build, but in the world itself. In a world that often demands we hide, the quiet sun on your face or grass beneath your feet can offer clarity and healing in ways that complement affirming care. At Persad Center, we know mental wellness comes from many roots — community, therapy, support, and yes, honoring ourselves in the world around us. 🌎💛

Next time you feel overwhelmed, try stepping outside, grounding into the earth, and giving yourself room to just be. You deserve that peace.

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