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Services for LGBTQA Students

 

Safer People Safer Places

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The Safer People Safer Places network seeks to create a safer and more inclusive environment for sexual and gender diversity.

The network is a campus-wide program designed to raise the visibility of the LGBTQ+ population; increase understanding of issues facing LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff; and raise awareness of the various LGBTQ+ resources available across Penn State.

Services for LGBTQA Students

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  • All-Gender Restroom Locations

LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group

Join us every second and fourth Wednesday, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., through April 26, for LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group Keeping It Real Chats.
Learn more

Contact Us

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814-898-6823 (fax)
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LGBTQA Resources

Penn State Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Penn State Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity
Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals, Inc.
Penn State Behrend LGBTQA Resources and Safe Zone members
Report Bias at Penn State
GASE (f/k/a TRIGON) Behrend Student Gay-Straight Alliance)
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Point Foundation
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