Persad Center is dedicated to improving the well-being of the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities and the HIV/AIDS communities in Western Pennsylvania. Through a variety of outreach, prevention, counseling, advocacy, and training services, we work to resolve problems faced by the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS communities.

Founded in 1972, Persad Center is one of the nation’s trailblazers in offering professional counseling services specifically for the LGBTQ+ community. Over decades, we've learned a lot about the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people. In the 1980’s Persad expanded its mission to serve individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS to respond to the devastating impact the disease was having on our communities. All of our work is informed by a rich legacy of professional experience that is unmatched in western Pennsylvania.