PHMC is proud to recognize Pride Month and affirm our commitment to the rights, safety and well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex communities. By celebrating our diverse LGBTQ+ employee community and the many LGBTQ+ individuals served by PHMC’s continuum of programs, we reaffirm our dedication to fostering an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment for all. PHMC is honored to be part of a diverse community and will remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing belonging and opportunity.
We are proud to serve as both a provider and an employer that champions dignity and respect for everyone. PHMC provides a variety of programs serving the public health needs of the LGBTQ+ community. View our Program Directory to find the full list and learn more about a few of these programs below.
- WELL.YES Philadelphia Taskforce
The WELL.YES Philadelphia Taskforce, driven by the Black LGBTQ+ youth on its community advisory board, provides education for young people on making informed, safe choices about their sexual health and wellness. WELL.YES is funded by the Center for Disease Control’s Communities Addressing Reducing Stigma and operates under Philadelphia Area Sexual Health Initiative (PASHI), a program of PHMC’s Health Promotion Services. Learn more. - Sexual Health and Adolescent Risk Prevention (SHARP)
The SHARP program provides sexual and reproductive health education to support young people in making safer and healthier choices around sexual health. The evidence-based curriculum is inclusive of youth with autism spectrum disorder or other intellectual or developmental disabilities. SHARP is funded by the PA Department of Health’s Personal Responsibility Education Program and operates under PASHI. Learn more. - Philadelphia Hepatitis Outreach Project (P-HOP)
P-HOP provides community-based Hepatitis prevention education, screening, testing and linkage to medical care and support services. P-HOP also supports individuals living with HCV, Hepatitis B (HBV) and/or HCV/HIV co-infection through education, advocacy, outreach, referral and linkage to care as appropriate. Learn more. - Ryan White Services
The Ryan White programs provide emergency financial, rental, mortgage and utility assistance; food vouchers; and transportation to people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Learn more.
