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

Registration is now open for Persad's exclusive TransParent program. This 8-week program is for parents, family and supp...
12/05/2025

Registration is now open for Persad's exclusive TransParent program. This 8-week program is for parents, family and support people of Transgender kids. You so not need to be a Persad client. Space is limited. To register or for more visit info@persadcenter.org

12/05/2025

✨ Fifty years ago — in 1972 — Persad Center was founded with a radical idea: that LGBTQ+ people deserved professional, compassionate care simply because of who they are. At a time when far too many youth were being turned away or thrown out for being their true selves, Persad stood for something different.

Because the way someone was born is not a reason for rejection—it’s reason for radical belonging. This anniversary isn’t just about looking back. It’s about looking ahead — to every q***r person who still needs a safe space, to every trans youth still seeking validation, to every adult still looking for acceptance. Persad is still here. Still committed

When you give to Persad Center, your impact carries on throughout the decades. Your support uplifts the LGBTQ+ community...
12/03/2025

When you give to Persad Center, your impact carries on throughout the decades. Your support uplifts the LGBTQ+ community by helping us provide essential behavioral health services as well as providing a community of healing and safety.

There is still time to give! We are currently $2,000 away from our goal. Help us widen our reach of care and give today: https://bit.ly/4pQ5TiJ

Thank you for your support!

We want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has given this Giving Tuesday! Your support is a lifeline for ...
12/02/2025

We want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has given this Giving Tuesday! Your support is a lifeline for our clients. Every dollar makes an impact!

There is still time to give on this Giving Tuesday: https://bit.ly/3XwngJ9

On this Giving Tuesday, your generosity helps Persad Center provide hope and healing to our clients.  Together, we can a...
12/02/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, your generosity helps Persad Center provide hope and healing to our clients.

Together, we can all make an impact today! https://bit.ly/4osyzwQ

It's Giving Tuesday! Today, people from all over the world come together to support the nonprofit organizations they car...
12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday! Today, people from all over the world come together to support the nonprofit organizations they care about most. This Giving Tuesday, Persad Center invites you to join us in celebrating hope, healing, and half of a century of helping the LGBTQ+ community.

A pillar for the LGBTQ+ community, Persad has been serving our clients for over 50 years. By providing behavioral health services, we have built a foundation of community of care.

Every dollar makes a lasting impact on those we serve. Your donation this Giving Tuesday helps us carry out our mission, every single day. We thank you for your generosity and
support!

Please join us in giving this Giving Tuesday: https://bit.ly/3Mj2J8u

Tomorrow, December 2, is Giving Tuesday! On this Giving Tuesday, Persad Center invites you to join us in celebrating our...
12/01/2025

Tomorrow, December 2, is Giving Tuesday! On this Giving Tuesday, Persad Center invites you to join us in celebrating our past, present, and future of providing hope and healing.

Your gift this Giving Tuesday helps us widen our reach to provide services to those who may not have access to care where they live. Because of your support, we can bring light to those who need it the most.

Your gift makes a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Please join us in giving today by visiting our website: persadcenter.org/donate

Thank you for your support!

🌍 On this World AIDS Day, we reflect on the impact of HIV across the U.S. and how we can all be part of the solution.  A...
12/01/2025

🌍 On this World AIDS Day, we reflect on the impact of HIV across the U.S. and how we can all be part of the solution.

At Persad Center, we stand with those living with HIV and those at risk. By getting tested, staying informed, and practicing prevention, we can reduce the spread of HIV and support those living with it. Testing is simple, quick, and confidential, and it’s an essential step in staying healthy.

💡 What can you do?

1. Get tested—knowledge is power.
2. Use PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) if you are at risk.
3. Support organizations like Persad Center that advocate for HIV prevention, care, and awareness.
4. Encourage friends and loved ones to get tested too.

For testing locations, resources, or more info on prevention, visit:

OR check out AIDSVu for local data and resources.

Together, we can make a change. 🏳️‍🌈✨

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Registration is now open for Persad's 8-week TransParent Group.  This group is for parents, family and support people of...
11/30/2025

Registration is now open for Persad's 8-week TransParent Group. This group is for parents, family and support people of Transgender kids of all ages. You do not need to be a Persad client to join. Limited spots remain. For more info and to register, visit info@persadcenter.org

Did you know that Persad Center is the second oldest LGBTQ+ behavioral health center in the United States? In 1972, Dr. ...
11/30/2025

Did you know that Persad Center is the second oldest LGBTQ+ behavioral health center in the United States? In 1972, Dr. James Huggins and Randal Forrester founded our center to support the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community. 53 years later, we stay rooted in our mission: to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and the HIV/AIDS community.

Please join us this Giving Tuesday on December 2 in giving to our center. Your support is a lifeline for our clients.

Give early today: https://bit.ly/48IPiY8

Address

5301 Butler Street, Ste 100
Pittsburgh, PA
15201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14124419786

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