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Welcome to the QRC Resource Guide! This is a collection of organizations that are LGBTQIA+ friendly as recommended by members of the local queer community in and around Pittsburgh!
¶ Category Descriptions & Links
¶ Money, Housing, Food, and Free Supplies
¶ Financial Assistance
Programs available to assist in job searches, bill payment assistance, home purchasing and repair assistance, and more.
¶ Legal-Name-Changes
Local lawyers for name changes, evictions, and other legal assistance
¶ Food
Hot meals, food banks, and food pantries. Some resources also offer non-food self care supplies.
¶ Free Stores & Donations
Where to go for necessities if money is tight and where to donate if you have items others could use.
¶ Housing
Emergency housing options, landlord/real estate agent referals, and local handy-people for home repairs.
¶ Harm Reduction & Help Lines
¶ Harm Reduction
Non-judgemental resources that can provide supplies and support for those facing houselessness, incarceration, drug use, and/or in need of reproductive health supplies.
¶ Help Lines
Warm and hot lines that can provide assistance in crisis situations OR just be there to listen if you need to vent.
¶ Health & Wellness
¶ Medical
Physicians and resources recommended by local queer folks who had positive experiences. Sub-categories include HRT/Primary Care, Gender Affirming Surgery, Abortion Resources, Gyno/OBGYN, Dental, Covid Supplies, and more.
¶ Mental Health
Talk therapy and medication management by providers experienced in working with the LGBTQIA+ community
¶ Body Work & Fitness
Physical therapy, Massage therapy, Reiki, Yoga, Accupuncture, Gyms, and more who are welcoming to all body types.
¶ Hair, Nails, & Spa
Affirming Salons, Barbers, Nails, Electrolysis & Laser Hair Removal, and Spas.
¶ Other
¶ Misc. Local Businesses
Anyone who's been recommended but doesn't exactly fit under other categories. These include Photography, Bakeries, Tattoo Shops, Mechanics, Gun Ranges, and more!
¶ Pets/Plants
Places that can help you care for the little things you love. Includes vets, pet supplies, herbalists, and landscapers.
¶ Clothing/Shoes
Local and online shopping options for affirming shopping experiences and products. Categories include general clothing stores, chest binders/compression, tucking/packing underwear, and shoes.
¶ Religion & Spirituality
LGBTQIA+ friendly services and online resources, both secular and non-secular. Some Reiki practitioners in Body Work & Fitness also provide spiritual services.
¶ Sponsors
These are all the amazing local and/or queer-owned businesses that have helped make our fundraisers a success and contribute to keeping our monthly programs free!
At the top we've highlighted our Top Donors: those who provided monetary or significant material/volunteer support. All other sponsors have helped us stock raffle baskets with gift cards and goodies!
To learn more about Queer Resource Center, including online and in-person programing, and to find out how to volunteer/donate, you can check out our main website at QRCmillvale.org
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