Additional LGBTQ+ Resources

Authored By: Women Against Abuse

Information

Women Against Abuse acknowledges the distinct challenges facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) individuals experiencing intimate partner violence. To address these challenges, our programs are accessible to the LGBTQ+ community and we provide services in a manner that respects our LGBTQ+ clients’ background and experience.
 

Hotlines

The Network / La Red Hotline:

For confidential support, information, and referrals to lesbian, bisexual, and transgender supportive resources
617-742-4911 
https://www.tnlr.org/en/


National Domestic Violence Hotline:

For crisis intervention and referral
1-800-799-7233 
www.ndvh.org


Information

  1. The City of Philadelphia's Office on LGBT Affairs: http://phila.gov/posts/office-of-lgbt-affairs

  2. Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Projecthttp://gmdvp.org/gmdvp/

  3. GALAEI - Queer Latin@ Social Justicehttp://galaeiqtbipoc.org

  4. The Network / La Redhttps://www.tnlr.org/en/

  5. Philadelphia FIGHTfight.org


Legal Resources

Women Against Abuse Legal Center:

Legal representation, court advocacy, telephone counseling, referrals, victim’s compensation assistance
215-686-7082 
100 S Broad St. 5th Floor, M-F 9am-5pm


Counseling

Congreso de Latinos Unidos:

For counseling & support for those affected by domestic violence
215-763-8870 
www.congreso.net


Lutheran Settlement House:

Individual/group counseling & support for survivors of domestic violence
215-426-8610 
www.lutheransettlement.org


Mazzoni Center:

Counseling and support groups for a variety of issues facing the LGBTQ community
215-563-0652 
www.mazzonicenter.org
 

William Way LGBT Community Center:

215-732-TALK 
1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 
Monday to Friday evenings, 6:00pm to 9:00pm 
www.waygay.org/peer-counseling

 

Women in Transition:

Counseling and peer support groups for survivors of domestic violence, including survivors recovering from substance and alcohol abuse
215-751-1111 
www.helpwomen.org


Teens:
The Attic Youth Center

Counseling, programs, & support for LGBTQ youth
215-545-4331 
www.atticyouthcenter.org

 

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Last Review and Update: Oct 04, 2022
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