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Welcome to the Pride Center's Mental Health Page! Check back often for
the latest updates on Pride Center programs and services, as well as
information from the Pride Center counseling staff is available to
assist you in finding the mental health resources that are right for
you. Call the Pride Center at 716-852-PRIDE (7743) for more information or e-mail
ckeller.
HIV Awareness
Christopher J. Keller
Mental Health Coordinator
I recently had the opportunity to attend
a training seminar on the history of men who have sex with men (MSMs)
and HIV. The content focused on the history of MSMs, the discovery of AIDS, and the challenges currently faced in our community.
As I listened to
the speakers, I was impressed with the scope of new information about
HIV and with the history of the gay culture. It made me appreciate the
many rights and freedoms we take for granted today and made me thankful
for the progress we have made over the past fifty years.
This new awareness
of the hardships and discrimination faced by previous generations made
me more acutely aware of the value of agencies like The Pride Center of
WNY and the services and resources that they provide.
The Pride Center of WNY offers a safe and
place for groups and meetings, free HIV testing, support groups,
workshops, information about community events, outreach to the
community, and advocacy. It also provides information for our health,
wellness, and safety, and referrals to professionals and health care
providers that are LGBT friendly and competent.
For those in the community that have never been
here, stop by, visit our website, or give us a call. And for anybody
who has visited us, please continue to do so and utilize the resources
we have available to our community.
2006 Mental Health Services
Brochure
The Pride Center offers several
support groups and other programs to help us all live healthy, more
satisfying lives. For more information call the Center at .
 GIST
(Gender Identity Support and Talk)
Sometimes we need a little help along the
road to becoming our true selves. A support and discussion group for
people who want a safe, confidential place to talk about their
feelings, their gender, and their identity. Meetings begin this
fall.
If you're interested and want more information,
call Chris Keller
at or e-mail him at
ckeller
 Coming
Out Discussion
and Support Group
The Pride Center of Western New York presents a
free confidential Coming Out Discussion and Support Group designed and led by
local professional counselors. If you're interested and want more information,
call Chris Keller
at or e-mail him at
ckeller
Past Columns from Anne Hartley Pfohl
April 2005: We Tell
Our Stories in Order to Live
March 2005:
Getting the GIST of Gender
February 2005:
An Introduction to Harm Reduction
January 2005: Don't Let Your Resolve
Dissolve
December 2004: Giving Light
November 2004: You Only Hurt
the Ones You Love --- NOT!
Learn more about the
support programs of the Pride Center.
Other mental health services and
support resources in Western New York.
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