Resources

Mazzoni Center believes that an informed patient is an empowered patient.

We want you to take responsibility for your health and life! Listed here are resources that we collect on various topics that you can use to research your own health care needs, or those of a loved one.

You can also register with us to receive updates on specific topics in your email account as soon as they are posted on the site.


List of Pennsylvania Ordinances Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
LASOH: LGBTQ Alliance of Students Organized for Health	Philadelphia LGBTQ Alliance of Students Organized for Health (LASOH) was created as a city-wide health students coalition to serve as a sustainable means of furthering health initiatives for the city’s LGBTQ population.
Transgender Health Services at Mazzoni Center: Overview	Transgender services at Mazzoni Center include: primary medical care; hormone therapy and monitoring; and referrals to specialty providers and community resources. Download this document to learn more.	Transgender
Quick Guide to Changing Your Name in Pennsylvania (Updated in 2011)	Legally changing your name can be a fairly simple, straightforward process if you have the basic information, forms and requirements to get the job done. Mazzoni Center's Legal Services department created this document to help individuals living in Pennsylvania navigate the process step by step.	FTM (Female-to-Male), Genderqueer, MTF (Male-to-Female), Transgender
"Make it Better" Project for LGBTQ youth	The Make It Better Project gives youth the tools they need to make their schools better now! Through their website and YouTube channel, youth and adults can work together to make schools safer for LGBT youth right now.	Under 18, 18-24, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Depression, LGBT Health
Y-HEP, the Youth Health Empowerment Program	Y-HEP, the Youth Health Empowerment Program, is a vibrant, multi-faceted, community-based health and leadership development program for Philadelphia youth.	Under 18, 18-24, Bisexual, Gay, Heterosexual, Lesbian, Queer, Depression, HIV/AIDS, LGBT Health, STDs, Transgender
Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia	The Attic Youth Center creates opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community, and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society.	Under 18, 18-24, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Queer
Preventing Youth Suicide - Tips for Parents and Educators		Under 18, 18-24, Bisexual, Gay, Heterosexual, Lesbian, Queer, Depression, LGBT Health
Bullying: Facts for Schools and Parents		Under 18, 18-24, Bisexual, Gay, Heterosexual, Lesbian, Queer, Depression, LGBT Health
The Trevor Project: crisis hotline for LGBTQ youth	The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The lifeline is available anytime, day or night, at: 866-488-7386 or 866-4U-TREVOR The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.	Under 18, 18-24, Depression, LGBT Health, Transgender