About - Mission

Strengthening the region's LGBTQ communities and their allies, Persad Center seeks to increase the well being of sexual minority persons, all persons affected by HIV/AIDS, and the family members and significant others of these persons. As a community counseling organization, we will achieve this through:

• counseling and therapeutic services for our target populations
• prevention and well being services for the community
• advocacy and support for individuals and groups affected by discrimination
• training and education and research to increase understanding

The agency shall be client-directed and non-judgmental. We view those whom we serve to be the focus which provides direction for the board of directors, the administration, the staff and our volunteers.

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

In addition, Persad Center is an AIDS Service Organization providing counseling to persons with HIV Disease.

Persad Center is committed to helping LGBT and HIV+ individuals and the people who love them. Our staff of mental health professionals are trained to respond to the emotional needs of the LGBT community in a caring way that is sensitive, non-judgmental and culturally specific. Persad Center offers a variety of Clinical 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 over 30 years.

Through strong commitment by the Board of Directors and from the generosity of the community, and many programs are provided regardless of ability to pay.