Persad Center

Persad Center is the region's premier LGBTQ behavioral health agency, offering comprehensive mental health and support services to the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities across western Pennsylvania. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Persad provides specialized counseling, clinical outpatient services, and therapeutic support designed specifically for the unique needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals and their families. The organization delivers services from early childhood through senior years, ensuring continuity of care across the lifespan. Persad's service offerings include individual and group counseling, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention programs, and specialized support groups addressing topics such as gender identity, family relationships, and life transitions. The center operates service locations in both Pittsburgh and Washington, PA, making quality LGBTQ-affirming mental health care accessible throughout the region. In addition to direct clinical services, Persad offers comprehensive training programs for businesses, schools, and organizations seeking to develop cultural competency and create inclusive environments for LGBTQ individuals. The organization also provides community outreach, prevention education, and advocacy services designed to combat discrimination and promote health equity. With a commitment to serving economically challenged clients and removing barriers to care, Persad Center combines professional expertise with deep community roots to deliver transformative behavioral health services.