About

Persad Center, Inc. is the nation’s second oldest licensed counseling center specifically created to serve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community.

In addition, Persad Center is an AIDS Service Organization providing a variety of services to the HIV/AIDS community.

Persad Center is committed to helping GLBT and HIV+ individuals and the people who love them. Our staff of professionals are trained to respond to the emotional needs of the GLBT community in a caring way that is sensitive, non-judgmental and culturally specific. Persad Center offers a variety of Counseling Programs and Services to fulfill our mission to increase the well-being of the community.

Founded in 1972, Persad Center has been providing quality services to the community for nearly 40 years.

Through strong commitment by the Board of Directors and from the generosity of the community, Persad Center is able to offer reduced fee, or free, counseling services to some eligible clients.

Persad is located in Pittsburgh, PA with an outreach center in Washington, PA and serving all of Western Pennsylvania.