PA specific resources
Crisis & Resource Info
Dial 988
For resource info in the area: dial 211
If you are in a CRISIS, here are some places to get help NOW:
800-273-TALK (8255) or chat here: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Dial 911 for emergency medical assistance
988 from anywhere in the US
Dial 211 for the United Way's helpline to speak with a trained counselor
Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
https://www.crisistextline.org/ or Text to 741741
AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL
1-888-628-9454 o aqui: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/
Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
HELP FOR DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
Online chat – https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Video relay Service – Dial 800-273-8255
TTY – Dial 800-799-4889
Voice/Caption Phone – Dial 800-273-8255
VETERANS CRISIS LINE
Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Text with a Veterans Crisis Line responder – Send a text message to 838255
Online chat with a Veterans Crisis Line responder – https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
LGBTQ CRISIS LINE & Health and Mental Health/Behavioral Health Services
The Trevor Project- call, text 24/7: 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678; www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/lgbtq/ OR 1-800-273-8255
https://www.crisistextline.org/ or Text to 741741
NATIVE AMERICAN/ INDIAN/ INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CRISIS RESOURCES
TWITTER: @Center4Native
In Philadelphia and surrounding areas
Trans Competent MH providers and supports
Thank you to Suzanne Anderson, LICSW, for this list! Note please that providers on this list are not endorsed or verified- the list is simply provided for a starting place in finding a provider- please use your best judgment as you connect with them, and share any feedback that you may have that can be included here.
Name
Practice
Contact details
Notes
Tara D Thompson , CRNP (psychiatry)
Tower Health
267-507-6581 1427 Vine St, 8th Floor, Philadelphia Pa 19102,
Trans competent
Deena Masciocchi-MSN, PMHNP-BC, Lisa Berkowitz-MSN, CRNP (psychiatry)
Lower Bucks Wellness
Trans competent
Buster Smith, MD (psychiatrist)
Centralized comprehensive Human Services
610-874-5257. 112 N Broad St, Phila Pa 19102
LGBTQI identified, PoC
Harry Gill, MD, PhD
Queer identified, Teletherapy
My Trans Health
National Search engine for Trans Competent Providers. Physical and Mental Health. No Psychiatirsts listed in Phila.
Walnut Psychotherapy
https://www.walnutpsychotherapycenter.com/
Mostly, if not all, therapists
Marvin Tollerson, LCSW
Radical Therapy Center
https://www.radicaltherapycenter.com/. Powelton Village
Queer identified, Teletherapy , PoC
Adriana Castro Convers, PhD
215-509-5724, 245 South 8th St, 230, Phila PA 19106, 215.509.5724
Trans indentified, PoC
Sarah Noble DO (psychiatrist)
Einstein Behavioral Health at Tabor Building
215-456-9850
Trans equity project
Clearinghouse w resources, clinicians and more
https://www.patransequity.org/
Dr Michelle Angelo
987 Old Eagle School Road, Ste. 719 Wayne, PA 19087
CHOP Gender and Sexuality Development Program
267-426-5980 Youth up to 21 yo
The Gender Program offers a variety of services based on individual and family needs. Our services include:
Comprehensive gender assessment
Gender affirming medical care
Monthly support groups
Insurance advocacy
Legal support
Lending library for parents, children and adolescents
Connections to local stylists and salon owners who are LGBTQ friendly
School, church, community, and healthcare provider trainings
Referrals for ongoing outpatient therapy and/or psychiatric treatment
Arrive Therapy
Media, Pa. All LGBTQ+ identified providers. Comprehensive services.
Trans Families Support Groups
Starts with a zoom orientation that’s also your first support group and then you can join zoom support groups specifically by the age of your child.
Okichie Davis
LPC, NCC is a queer, nonbinary Black woman (they/them) of West Indian heritage
In Lancaster area
Health care:
Medical, dental, and behavioral health for people residing in Lancaster County- Water Street Mission https://wsm.org/what-we-do/health-services/
LOCATION
210 South Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603
MEDICAL HOURS
Monday: 9:00 am – Noon and 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 am-Noon
Thursday: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed
DENTAL HOURS
Monday – Friday: by appointment only
REGISTRATION
Tuesday: 9:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
CONTACT
Phone: (717) 358-2017
Email: healthservices@wsm.org
Shelter
SHELTER LOCATION
210 South Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603
INTAKES
To find out about intakes, please call 2-1-1, and they will help get you connected to the best resources.
Food
LOCATION
Corner of Prince And Conestoga On Water Street’s Main Campus
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesdays 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Please note that you can only come on one of those days and must bring a photo ID to verify.
Anyone can come again on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for bread, pastry, and produce. No ID is necessary on Fridays.