 National Coming Out Week 2012:
Contact: lgbta@psu.edu - (814) 863-1248,
Pride Week 2012:
Contact: lgbta@psu.edu - (814) 863-1248,
The LGBTQA Student Alliance: Undertones:
Undertones is a group that is open to all, but focuses on the needs of the LGBT community of color by providing a supportive safe space, participating in social and political activities, and collectively discussing important issues.
Coalition of LGBTA Graduate Students:
The mission of the Coalition is to actively and creatively strengthen, enrich, and promote the overall climate of all LGBTQ graduate students at Penn State.
oSTEM - Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics:
Penn State's oSTEM Chapter - for LGBTA technical students interested in academic and professional development.
LGBT Graduate Student Therapy Group:
This process-oriented therapy group for LGBT graduate and returning adult students focuses on ways sexual and gender identities inform wider life experiences. We hope that members will bring a diversity of issues and ways of thinking about their concerns.
Contact: CAPS - (814) 863-0395,
Outlaw - Dickinson Law School/Carlisle & University Park:
OUTLAW is a student organization that cultivates a safe space and support network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and allies. We foster a community of acceptance and respect for diversity that is inclusive of sexual minorities.
Rainbow Roundtable:
The Rainbow Roundtable at the University Park campus is a group of student leaders committed to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQA) issues and concerns in and around the Penn State community.
Delta Lambda Phi: DOWNE (Discussions of Women in Need of Encouragement): Gay-Straight Alliance: Beaver:
This group aims to provide a better understanding and acceptance of all individuals, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and heterosexuals. We are here to inform and provide support to everyone.
Contact:
The Alliance of Straight and Gay Students at Penn State Schuylkill:
The Gay- Straight Alliance of Penn State Schuylkill plans and promotes programs and initiatives that support a safe environment for all students.
Gay Straight Alliance: Altoona:
The Gay-Straight Alliance seeks to prevent hate and homophobia on our campus through the promotion of understanding and tolerance.
GLAMA (Gay, Lesbian and Allies Medical Association):
Hershey: The Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Med.Student Assoc. at Penn State College of Medicine, like its parent organization, the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), exists to make the health care environment a place of empathy, justice, and equity.
Rainbow Paws: York:
Rainbow Paws promotes awareness of the gay, lesbian, and bisexual community to the general population of the York campus.
Rainbow Alliance: Berks:
Penn State Berks: Here at the Rainbow Alliance, we strive to make our campus as diverse and safe as possible for GLBT students.
FLAGSA (Friends of Lesbians and Gay Student Alliance): Abbington:
PSU Abington: FLAGSA discusses issues and sexuality from a gay, lesbian, and bisexual viewpoint, and sponsors educational programs and social awareness events.
Contact: Jose Rodriguez, advisor - (215) 881-7501, jzr6@psu.edu
Trigon: Erie Behrend:
A gay/lesbian/bisexual support group. This organization strives to make homosexuality and bisexuality more acceptable, and it is both a support and social group serving gay, lesbian, and bisexual students, staff, and faculty, and their allies.
Gay Straight Alliance: Brandywine:
GSA, Student Services, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, PA, 19063-5596
AWOL (All Ways of Loving):
Juniata University: AWOL is a school funded club whose goal is to promote understanding of the LGBTA community on campus.
PC Alliance: Penn College:
Pennsylvania College of Technology: Alliance is concerned with improving the visibility, strength, and support of the Penn College LGBTQA through an educational & social environment. Meetings are Monday at 8 p.m. in Penn's Inn, the CC.
Capital Alliance: Harrisburg:
The purpose of Capital Alliance is to improve the visibility, strength, and support of the Pennsylvania State University LGBTQ communities through an educational and social environment. Meetings are Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. in the Library, room 302.
LGBT Scholarship/Fellowship/Internship Resources: The AIDS Project:
The AIDS Project (TAP) is a nonprofit organization that was created in 1988 to provide educational and support services to residents of Centre and Clinton counties.
Contact: (814) 234-7087 or (800) 233-AIDS,
GLBT Potluck Dinners:
Dinners open to ALL members of the GLBT community. They are a great way to make new friends, meet new people, and catch up with those you haven't seen in a while. Just bring your favorite covered dish, dessert, or beverage to share.
GLBT Switchboard of State College:
A clearinghouse for regional events and resource listings--both Penn State and non-Penn State related.
Contact: (814) 235-4676,
State College PFLAG:
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) : The State College chapter of this national organization of allies is committed to support, education, and advocacy of issues facing LGBT people and their families and friends.
The Brunch Club:
The Brunch Club is a non-political organization serving gay and bisexual men in Centre County. We organize activities such as Sunday brunches (1st & 3rd Sunday of every month), hiking, ice skating, canoeing, camping, movie nights, etc. Suggestions welcome
Interweave:
Interweave is a UU-affiliated group supporting lesbians, gays, transgenders, and allies. Interweave meets on the second Saturday each month for food and
fellowshipping at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County.
State College High School Gay/Straight Alliance:
A gay-straight alliance aims to create a safe, welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of one's sexual orientation or gender identity, ans works to combat harassment and discrimination
Burrowes Street Youth Haven: PA Transgender Alliance:
Private, local, closed, transgender group.Available for peer, significant other and family support and assistance with resource acquisition. Members available for peer crisis assistance via phone. Mailbox chkd wkly. Confidentiality assured
The Renaissance Transgender Association, Inc:
Peer support for transgendered
Mpowerment:
Created to encourage social networking by allowing individuals to interact in a safe and confidential environment while promoting respect for self and others
Contact: The AIDS Project - (814) 234-7087,
SCAWAG: State College Area Women's Activity Group:
A group meant primarily for lesbian and bisexual women (trans inclusive) who are approximately ages 23-38, especially graduate students, young professionals, and women who are not undergraduates. We hope to create a sense of community & create activities.
Contact: Hannah -
Common Ground Worship Community:
Common Ground is an interdenominational faith and spirituality-focused GLBT discussion group. All are welcome.
Contact: Evelyn - (814) 237-3826,
Gay Affirming Interfaith Network (GAIN):
Our mission is to provide an interfaith support network to people in the Centre Region of Pennsylvania.
Integrity Network of the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania: University Baptist and Brethern Church of State College:
411 South Burrowes Street; We welcome everyone to participate in all aspects of the worship, membership and life of our church.
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church:
208 West Foster Avenue; We welcome all persons, regardless of race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientatioin, capability, or circumstance of life.
Friends Meeting of State College (Quaker):
FLGC- Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns-A committee of the Friends Meeting, meets monthly in private homes for a potluck supper and worship
Contact: 611 East Prospect Avenue - (814) 237-7051, kgw11@kcnet.org, Kerry Wiessmann,
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County:
780 Waupelani Drive Extension
First Unity Church of Centre County:
Services are Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Friend's School on 1900 University Dr. Child care is provided during services. Adult discussion at 10 a.m.
Contact: (814) 231-1283,
Congregation Brit Shalom - Jewish Synagogue:
620 E Hamilton Avenue, State College PA 16801 Friday Night Reform Services, Sat Morning Conservative services
Contact: Rabbi David Ostrich - (814) 238-4611, , President Joy Vincent-Killian,
William Way LGBT Community Center-Philly: Pride Direct Community Center-Pitt:
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 6:30PM- 9:30PM, Saturday 3PM - 6PM
Contact: (412) 422-0114,
The Pride Center of New Jersey: Metropolitan Community Church of Pittsburgh:
MCC Pittsburgh's primary outreach is to GLBT people, family, friends, and those straight people who share our vision. A place to explore your spirituality, make a difference in our world, or seeking an affirming and uplifting spiritual community.
St Mary of Grace Parish (Independent Catholic Christian-Affirming):
An independent Catholic Church Founded by the Augustinians of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, an Affirming church for LGBTA Location: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media PA 19063
Contact:
League of Gay and Lesbian Voters: The Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights:
The Center advocates equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Pennsylvanians through direct legal services, education and policy reform. Main number: (215) 731-1447
Legal Hotline: (215) 731-1447
Fax: (215) 731-1544
GLBTACSV - Prism of the Central Susquehanna Valley:
To provide a positive voice and image for GLBTA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied) people in Central Susquehanna Valley through outreach, support, education and advocacy
Center for Counseling & Psych. Services (CAPS):
Each semester CAPS offers a number of therapy groups that meet weekly for ninety minutes. Individual counseling, consultation, and psychological services are available to Penn State students who are enrolled full-time.
Contact: (814) 863-0395,
Center for Women Students (CWS):
The Center for Women Students has books, videos, and other resources of interest to LGBT people available in the CWS Resource Room (204 Boucke Building).
Commission on LGBT Equity:
The Commission works to improve the climate for LGBT members of the Penn State community.
Contact: (814) 863-7696,
Lambda Alumni Interest Group-PSU:
The Lambda Alumni Interest Group promotes the Pennsylvania State University among prospective and current students, alumni, and friends.
LGBTA Student Resource Center:
The LGBTA Student Resource Center provides a space for the Penn State community to learn about LGBT issues, concerns and events, and become more involved in the local LGBTA community.
LGBTA Support Network:
The Network provides a way for supportive persons within the University community to prominently identify themselves.
Contact: (814) 863-1248,
Paul Robeson Cultural Center: Multicultural Resource Center: Straight Talk Presentations:
Contact: LGBTA Student Resource Center - (814) 863-1248, lgbta@psu.edu
LGBTA Professional Association for PSU Affiliates.:
A university-wide association and listserv for faculty and staff professionals. A resource and voice for LGBTA concerns: networking and support, helping new employees adjust, obtaining feedback on climate issues, and building a sense of community.
Friends of the Center:
Friends of the Center is a list-serve for alumni and other interested members who would like to be updated on events and activities through the LGBTA Student Resource Center. This list is open to community members as well as affiliates of PSU.
Out in Business:
An educational and professional group for LGBT business students and allies that aims to create an inclusive and diverse atmosphere at Smeal.
LGBTA Alumni Interest Group: LGBT Youth in Crisis:
Youth serving youth through age 25. Peer counseling, information, and local resources.
Contact: (800 ) 246-7743,
National Runaway Switchboard/Suicide Hotline 24 hours:
Contact: (800) 786-2929 or (800) RUNAWAY,
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Helpline:
The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Hotline provides telephone and email peer counseling, as wells as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States.
Contact: (888) 843-4564,
Peer Listening Line:
When you just need someone to talk to, give us a call. Services offered include referrals, information, and support.
Contact: (888) 340-4528,
The Trevor Project:
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Contact: (866) 488-7386,
L-PRIDE:
Student & community list-serve
Rainbow Listserv:
A weekly email with Penn State's LGBTQA happnings
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