LGBTQIA+
The LGBTQIA+ community encompasses individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other gender and sexual minorities.
LGBTQIA+ Support
This diverse community includes people of all ages, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities. In Erie County and NW PA, the LGBTQIA+ population contributes to the vibrant and diverse tapestry of our local communities.
In August 2023, the City of Erie Declared itself a Sanctuary City, making a public statement that Erie urges the Police Chief make enforcing any anti-LGBT laws and policies the lowest priority. Each year, 1000s of people come out during Erie’s and Meadville’s LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations hosted by NWPA Pride Alliance. Other pro-LGBTQ+ groups (TransFamily of NWPA, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Compton’s Table, Aging With Pride) and agencies (Central Outreach, Lake Erie Counseling, Erie Gay News) work together to improve and celebrate the wonderfully rich and diverse Q+ people and families.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
What
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face unique challenges and traumas, including discrimination, stigma, rejection, violence, and lack of access to affirming healthcare and support services. These experiences can lead to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. Journey has established roots in the heart of downtown Erie and branches out throughout the NWPA region providing trauma-informed mental health services to our Q+ neighbors, coworkers, friends, family, and loved ones. Leveraging the incredible talents and resilience of this community, promoting post-traumatic growth.
Connect with Journey
Begin your healing process with the help of our services and resources at Journey to a Trauma Informed Life.
Why
The LGBTQIA+ community seeks treatments and services that are affirming, inclusive, and culturally competent. Many individuals and families within this community may have experienced trauma related to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression and are in need of safe and supportive spaces where they can explore their identities, process their experiences, and access resources for healing and empowerment.
How
At Journey to a Trauma-Informed Life, our staff members are committed to creating a welcoming and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals. We understand the unique challenges and traumas faced by this community and strive to provide culturally competent care that honors and celebrates diverse identities and experiences. Our therapists undergo specialized training in LGBTQIA+ issues and adopt a trauma-informed approach to therapy, ensuring that clients feel seen, heard, and respected throughout their healing journey.
Discover Journey Healing Together
Journey: Healing Together is a non-profit offering healing spaces to New Majority communities. Providing opportunities for diverse groups to gather, heal, restore, discover, and rebuild. Find out how to get involved and #JoinTheJourney!