Services designed for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) individuals, as well as persons dealing with questions about gender identity or expression.

All services are strictly confidential

Professional counseling

• Individual, couple and family counseling
• Counseling services are also available for loved ones of those identifying themselves as LGBTQ
• Trained counselors with proven sensitivity to and competence with issues facing the LGBTQ community
• Sliding fee scale makes counseling affordable for everyone

Click here for a downloadable Pride Bridge Builders brochure for yourself or to share with someone about whom you care.

Support groups

• Groups for teens based at local middle and high schools
• Later lifespan group tailored for more ‘seasoned’ individuals addressing the specific issues they face in the later years of their lifespan
• New groups forming as needs are identified

Senior Transitions

• Assistance for aging LGBT individuals and couples facing later-life decisions
• Assistance for adult children of LGBT individuals and couples concerned about their aging parents
• Brings families together to assist with constructive decision-making around later-life issues of physical/emotional health and care, financial planning, family responsibilities, living arrangements and more.

Senior Transitions mediation services can help you to ... Enhance communication Promote constructive decision-making Foster mutual respect and understanding Improve interpersonal relationships Create a plan for peace of mind

Click here for a downloadable copy of our Senior Transitions leaflet for yourself or to share with someone about whom you care.

Speakers, workshops, and continuing education

• Speakers for presentations and custom-designed workshops for your community, congregational, or business group to educate about sexuality/sexual orientation or gender identity, and needs and resources of importance to the LGBTQ community
• Continuing education to enhance the capacity and competency of mental health providers to enhance the care and services available to individuals identifying themselves as LGBTQ

For more information about any of these services, please call Pride Bridge Builders at Diakon Family Life Services – Northeastern Pennsylvania at (610) 682-1337 or, toll free, at 1-888-499-2699. If you prefer, you may email us confidentially at fls@diakon.org to request a return call or ask a specific question.