tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-309513788310254212024-03-14T01:27:34.296-07:00Pittsburgh's Transgender Resource GuideLyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661152163894488527noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-83364971091471806902013-09-03T21:11:00.001-07:002017-11-02T18:27:50.275-07:00Adult Resources!<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="7502990370709989111"></a>Transgender Resources in Pittsburgh<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gathered by TransPride Pittsburgh, Last Update 11/2/17<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://transgenderresourcespgh.blogspot.com/2013/09/name-change-resources.html"><b>Name Change Resources</b></a><o:p></o:p></h1>
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<b>Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Name Change Project provides free legal name-change services to transgender people through partnerships with law firms and corporate law departments. In Pittsburgh, lawyers from Reed Smith, PNC and BNYMellon participate in the program. <a href="http://www.transgenderlegal.org/" target="_blank">http://www.transgenderlegal.org</a> and find the Name Change Project under Our Work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.pittsburghprobono.org/Public_Legal_Services/Criminal_Records_Expungement_Project.asp" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext;"> Criminal Records Expungement Project </span></b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.pittsburghprobono.org/Public_Legal_Services/Criminal_Records_Expungement_Project.asp">http://www.pittsburghprobono.org/Public_Legal_Services/Criminal_Records_Expungement_Project.asp</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Offering help getting an expungement of any criminal record that is not a misdemeanor or felony plea or conviction. An expungement is an essential component of a name change. There is the possibility of a pardon available for those who have misdemeanors and felonies and they should still contact the program if that is impeding their name change.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>ACBA Lawyer Referral Service<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Will aid in finding a private attorney who will work pro bono for low income individuals who have legal issues that are not covered by the Public Defender's office or Neighborhood Legal Services. For example, a discrimination suit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Gender and Sexual Development Program, Children's Hospital of UPMC</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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This program serves children and youths (up to age 26) with questions regarding gender and sexual identity development, gender non-conforming behaviors and transgender care. 412-692-6653.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.chp.edu/CHP/adolescent+medicine+gender+sexual+development+program" target="_blank">http://www.chp.edu/CHP/adolescent+medicine+gender+sexual+development+program</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Swissvale, PA ; 412-247-2310.<br />
<i>The Metro Family Practice offers Primary Care and medical support for FTM and MTF (hormones, physicals, etc.) </i><br />
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127 Anderson Street - Suite 101<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pittsburgh, PA 15212<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Steven Wolfe, DO MPH</b><br />
Forbes Family Medicine, <o:p></o:p></div>
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Monroeville Medical Arts Building, <o:p></o:p></div>
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2550 Mosside Blvd. Suite 500, <o:p></o:p></div>
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Monroeville, PA 15146 412-457-1100;<br />
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<b>Persad Center, Inc.</b><br />
5301 Butler Street<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15201<o:p></o:p></div>
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(412) 441-9786<br />
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<b>The Center for Relational Change<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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1789 S. Braddock Ave., Suite 350<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218<o:p></o:p></div>
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(412) 301-5221<br />
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<b>Debra Flint<br />Pittsburgh Pastoral Care</b><br />
New Castle, PA<br />
412-661-1239<br />
<i>Debra is a LGBTQ-friendly therapist and counselor. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<b>Ann Schelbe</b><br />
<i>Trans-Friendly Therapist</i><br />
135 Cumberland Rd Suite 208 <o:p></o:p></div>
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Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5447<o:p></o:p></div>
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(412) 916-1288<br />
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<b>James Manzella</b><br />
<i>Trans-Friendly Therapist</i><br />
2250 Mart St., Suite 307<br />
Pittsburgh PA, 15203<br />
412-488-8102<br />
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<b>Andi Pilecki</b><br />
<i>Trans-Friendly Therapist</i><br />
Nuin Center<br />
5655 Bryant St., Suite 106<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15206<br />
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N. Michael Fassini, Jr., DDS<br />
355 Fifth Ave.<br />
Suite 820<br />
Pittsburgh, PA 15222<br />
412-391-4300<br />
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Owen Cantor, DMD<br />
Cantor and Pounds Dental Associates<br />
425 First Ave<br />
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213<br />
412-261-2500<br />
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All About Youth<br />
Babcock Blvd<br />
Pittsburgh PA<br />
412-366-7301<br />
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Anita Linderemeir, RN, BA, CMT<br />
Monroeville, PA<br />
412-856-7004<br />
<i>Offers genital hair removal via electrolysis for transgendered individuals prior to SRS</i><br />
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Lisa Bortz, AEA<br />
Papillion Center<br />
72 N. Main St, Suite 2A<br />
Doylestown, PA 18901<br />
215-693-1199<br />
PapillionCenter@aol.com<br />
<i>Offers pain free electrolysis with anesthesia.</i><br />
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<i>Jessie Seams</i><br />
<i>Vandergrif Pa</i><br />
<i>appointment only</i><br />
<i>click link above for more info.</i><br />
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<b>PFLAG Pittsburgh <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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(Pittsburgh Parents, Family and Friends of Gay and Lesbians) Envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.chscorp.org/project-silk">http://www.chscorp.org/project-silk</a><br />
Provides a safe, healthy, supportive community environment for LGBT youth of color to grow, celebrate, and express themselves. With service providers and community partners, they advocate for our youth to determine the meaning and direction for their own lives.<span style="background: white; color: #6c6c6c; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><br />
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The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh provides gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, their families and supporters in Western Pennsylvania with resources and opportunities to promote visibility, understanding, and equality within the LGBT communities and the community at large.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Allies for Health and Wellbeing<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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To promote health and wellbeing, we provide comprehensive medical care, supportive human services and community-based health education for those living with or at risk of HIV, viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Allies for Health + Wellbeing envisions a community where all individuals have access to medical care and supportive services in a welcoming environment free of stigma and discrimination. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Positive Health Clinic (PHC) is a comprehensive HIV primary care clinic providing state-of-the-art care to HIV-positive persons. The PHC is a designated patient-centered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), meaning that we work hard to maintain engaging and personal patient relationships.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Updated International Standard of Care! </b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.wpath.org/" target="_blank">http://www.wpath.org/</a> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b> "Hormones: A Guide for FTMs,"</b> <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Laura's Playground</b><br />
<a href="http://www.lauras-playground.com/">http://www.lauras-playground.com</a><br />
Laura's Playground offers a number of online support groups, including a Teen support group, a parent/partners/friend support group as well as a variety of specific communities for FTM and MTF individuals.<br />
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<b>Lynn's Place Forum</b><br />
<a href="http://www.tglynnsplace.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php">http://www.tglynnsplace.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php</a><br />
Lynn's Place Forum offers a variety of topic groups, from Parenting Transgendered Individuals to finding jobs and transitioning in the workplace. <br />
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<b>TransFamily Discussion Lists</b><br />
<a href="http://www.transfamily.org/e-mail-discussion-groups">http://www.transfamily.org/e-mail-discussion-groups</a><br />
The TransFamily Discussion Lists are email based discussion communities. They offer Youth, Family, and Partner lists. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661152163894488527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-9012768316594184522013-09-03T20:36:00.002-07:002014-11-25T09:07:31.496-08:00Additional Online Resources<div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">
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Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661152163894488527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-75029903707099891112013-09-03T20:18:00.001-07:002017-11-02T18:25:25.377-07:00Name Change Resources<div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;">"The Name Change Project" from 'Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund' now in Pittsburgh! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The Name Change Project is coming to Pittsburgh in August! Applications for those interested in getting a Name Change for Free Legal Council are now available! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Get it for free at a PA State Troopers location: See list of PA State Troopers Locations that take fingerprints (they not related to the Patriot Act). </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Make sure the fingerprint card says "Name Change" on the card; the Officer should know to put it on the card.</span></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To file for a name change:</span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Go to the City County Building (not the Court House): </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pittsburgh, PA 15219</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Go to the Civil Family Division Court Records, which is on the 1st floor when you enter the building.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- It currently costs $131 to file for a name change; only cash or money order is accepted. Once you submit all your paperwork you will receive a receipt with your case number listed.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- They say get a letter in 2 weeks, but realistically it may take over a month to get a letter back. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Return to the City County Building, Civil/Family Division Court Records to get your file, and to see with what judge and where to schedule your court hearing. The judge and location will be listed that day on the black board in the office</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- After you go up to schedule your hearing, you need to do the advertisement, and judgement search.</span></div>
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Lyndseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661152163894488527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-5597318314989293152013-05-02T20:52:00.000-07:002017-11-02T18:25:42.300-07:00Mental Health<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="s1">Persad</span> Center</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span class="s1">Pittsburgh</span>, PA 15224</span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Debra Flint</span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>New Castle Area <br />LGBTQIA-friendly therapist.</i> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ppi-online.org/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Pastoral institute</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">6324 Marchland Street</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Phone: 412-661-1239 (Toll Free: 1-877-661-9623)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ann Schelbe</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Trans-Friendly Therapist</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">700 South Trenton Ave.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pittsburgh, PA 15221</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-916-1288</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">James Manzella</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Trans-Friendly Therapist</i></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2250 Mart St., Suite 307</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-488-8102</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Andi Pilecki</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Trans-Friendly Therapist</i></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nuin Center</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5655 Bryant St., Suite 106</span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-70070835265465643892013-05-02T20:40:00.000-07:002013-05-02T20:40:07.270-07:00Online Support Groups<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While Pittsburgh has a number of in-person resources to help Transgendered individuals, their parents, friends and partners, we at TransPride Pittsburgh understand that sometimes it's hard to take the first step to finding your local community. It may be because your schedule is just too full, or it may be because it's a bit intimidating to meet new people face to face.<br /><br />While the internet can also sometimes be a scary place, there are a number of fantastic online support groups to help you find a community of support. Online support groups can also give you the freedom to ask the questions you may be uncomfortable to ask some one face to face, no matter what the topic. We hope that the online support groups listed here can offer you all (Trans, parent, ally and partner) a place to be yourself, find the support you need on your personal journey, and offer you a place to ask the questions you need answered.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please feel free to add any online support groups you have found onto the comment section below. Or, if you are already a member of one of these online communities, we hope you will share what keeps you active, what's helped you with your journey, and perhaps welcome others to join you on your preferred site. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Laura's Playground</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://www.lauras-playground.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Laura's Playground offers a number of online support groups, including a Teen support group, a parent/partners/friend support group as well as a variety of specific communities for FTM and MTF individuals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lynn's Place Forum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://www.tglynnsplace.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lynn's Place Forum offers a variety of topic groups, from Parenting Transgendered Individuals to finding jobs and transitioning in the workplace. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">TransFamily Discussion Lists</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">http://www.transfamily.org/e-mail-discussion-groups</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The TransFamily Discussion Lists are email based discussion communities. They offer Youth, Family, and Partner lists. </span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-22582234081943819592013-04-21T21:01:00.000-07:002017-11-02T18:26:19.192-07:00Medical Resources<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Doctors:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr. Martin Seltman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Metro Family Practice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">901B West St</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wilkinsburgh, PA 15221</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-247-2310</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>The Metro Family Practice offers Primary Care and medical support for FTM and MTF(hormones, physicals, etc.) </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Steven Wolfe, DO MPH</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Forbes Family Medicine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2570 Haymaker Road</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Monroeville, PA 15146</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-858-2763. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Persad Center</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">5150 Penn Ave</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pittsburgh PA 15224</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-441-9786</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Debra Flint</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pittsburgh Pastoral Care</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">New Castle, PA </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-661-1239</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Debra is a LGBTQ-friendly therapist and counselor. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Dentists:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">N. Michael Fassini, Jr., DDS</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">355 Fifth Ave. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Suite 820</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pittsburgh, PA 15222</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-391-4300</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Owen Cantor, DMD</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cantor and Pounds Dental Associates</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">425 First Ave </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pittsburgh, PA 15213</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-261-2500</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Hair Removal:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">All About Youth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Babcock Blvd</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pittsburgh PA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-366-7301</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Anita Linderemeir, RN, BA, CMT</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Monroeville, PA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">412-856-7004</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Offers genital hair removal via electrolysis for transgendered individuals prior to SRS</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lisa Bortz, AEA</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Papillion Center</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">72 N. Main St, Suite 2A</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Doylestown, PA 18901</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">215-693-1199</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">PapillionCenter@aol.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Offers pain free electrolysis with anesthesia.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/vanishing.hair">Vanishing Hair</a></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Jessie Seams</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Vandergrif Pa</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>appointment only</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>click link above for more info.</i></span><br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-72860331507075225532013-04-21T20:33:00.004-07:002017-11-02T18:27:35.176-07:00Parent Resources<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Under Construction:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Are you looking for a safe place for your Transgendered child?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> TransPride Pittsburgh is dedicated to providing links between families and safe community resources. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Resources outside of Pittsburgh:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Camp Aranu'tiq</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Youth, ages 8-15.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Camp Aranu'tiq is a summer camp that provides transgender and gender-variant youth with a safe, fun, and unique experience. Youth are encouraged to express gender however they are comfortable and connect with others in similar situations. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Contact Camp Aranu'tiq: 617.467.5830. <a href="http://www.camparanutiq.org/">www.camparanutiq.org</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30951378831025421.post-61046791535495873842013-04-21T19:59:00.002-07:002017-11-02T18:24:15.680-07:00Youth Resources<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hello, Youth of Pittsburgh! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Persad Center Youth Programs</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5301 Butler Street Pgh</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">412-441-9786 x220 ( Lyndsey) </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday /Thursday </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">3pm-9pm youth Drop In</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Come in play a game, make some art, get homework help, resources.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shower and laundry available.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Light snacks provided.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Open Office hours Monday, Weds and Friday 3pm-8pm </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Pgh Equality Center</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">210 Grant St. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pittsburgh PA 15230</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">412.422.0114</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Friday Night Drop-ins - </b>every Friday 7pm-10pm Youth 18 n under hang out</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Trans- Space Potlucks </span></b>- check the website for more details- bring a dish, meet a friend.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For more information about these programs, contact the PEC.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br />
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