Pride Month and beyond: Bucks County resources focused on supporting the LGBTQ+ community

Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times

Pride Month has officially kicked off and while it marks a time of celebration, it also serves as a reminder of the historic and continued adversity and discrimination faced by those in the LGBTQ+ community in their fight for equal rights.

Support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, families and allies are offered in the Bucks County area, statewide and nationally.
Support and resources for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, families and allies are offered in the Bucks County area, statewide and nationally.

So, for those who are struggling, feeling lost and alone or in need of a safe space, we’ve compiled a list of local and national LGBTQ+ supportive resources:

Planned Parenthood Keystone’s Rainbow Room

The Rainbow Room is a youth center in Bucks County for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 14 to 21. They have two centers in Langhorne and Doylestown.

More information on their programs can be found at linktr.ee/rr_rgb.

Roy G. Biv

Roy G. Biv is an LGBTQ+ youth and allies program designed for ages 10 to 14.

More information can be found on their Instagram page.

NAMI Bucks County

NAMI Bucks County offers monthly support groups for LGBTQ adults and a separate one for LGBTQ youth ages 14-21. Both groups are designed to provide a safe, affirming and confidential space for individuals to speak openly about their mental health and LGBTQ matters.

Visit namibuckspa.org for more information.

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Bucks LGBTQ Center

Bucks LGBTQ Center, with locations in Buckingham and Newtown, offers clinical support, community events and educational resources on topics related to gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation for individuals and family members.

Learn more at buckslgbtq.com.

PFLAG Bucks County

PFLAG is a support group for parents, family members, friends and individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered. They meet twice monthly, both virtually and in-person.

For more information, visit pflagbuckscounty.org.

The Welcome Project PA’s Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Community Center

Located in Hatboro, the SAGA Community Center “strives to be a ‘safe and brave space’ for all LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies by providing community building, support, activities, education, and advocacy for the local community.” SAGA offers several support groups for LGBTQ+ adults, youth and families, as well as family-friendly activity nights and socials.

To learn more, visit welcomeprojectpa.org/saga.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Gender and Sexuality Development Program

The program offers psychosocial and medical support for gender nonconforming, gender expansive and transgender children and youth up to age 21 and their families.

For more information, visit chop.edu.

Eastern PA Tran Equity Project

The Eastern PA Trans Equity Project is dedicated to empowering transgender and gender diverse people in Eastern Pennsylvania, offering transgender legal name change services, support groups, financial aid services and other programming.

For more information, visit patransequity.org.

Jefferson Pride Care

Jefferson Health’s Pride Care team offers a range of inclusive and affirming health services with specially trained clinicians in a safe, professional and innovative setting.

For more information, visit jeffersonhealth.org/clinical-specialties/pride-care.

GLSEN

GLSEN is a multi-racial intergenerational LGBTQ+ organization working nationally and locally to transform K-12 educational systems in the United States. For more information, visit glsen.org.

GLAAD

GLAAD is a nonprofit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change and working to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. For more information, visit glaad.org.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people, providing information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.

More information can be found at thetrevorproject.org.

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Reporter Michele Haddon covers local news, small business, economic development, community revitalization, art and culture for The Intelligencer and Bucks County Courier Times at PhillyBurbs.com. Please considering supporting local journalism with a subscription.

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