YES! We are open for you - virtually
We know many in our LGBTQ+ communities have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and the staff at the William Way LGBT Community Center are here to serve you. We are continuing to provide social groups, educational programming, counseling and support services, art exhibits, and cultural experiences—all virtually. We are following the lead of the local libraries and schools to ensure the safety of both staff and guests by providing robust virtual services and other services by appointment.
Have questions about local LGBTQ+ events or need referrals to LGBTQ+ affirming service providers? Call (215-732-2220) or email (info@waygay.org) our Front Desk during Admin Hours - Monday through Friday from 11am to 5pm.
Have you been wondering if the group you attended at the Center is holding virtual meetings? You can find information on our Events Calendar or call the Front Desk during Admin Hours - Monday through Friday from 11am to 5pm. New participants are also welcome!
Missing the art gallery? You can now find our art exhibits online! Check out our most recent Art Student Exhibition.
Want to be in community with other LGBTQ+ folks while learning about a variety of topics? Join us for Queering the Quarantine, our lunchtime programming every Monday and Thursday from 12 noon to 1pm. Join on Zoom for a more interactive experience or watch on Facebook Live.
Are you looking for more support in a one-on-one environment? Our Peer Counselors are ready to take your call every Monday through Friday from 6pm to 9pm. You can reach them at 267-416-0451 and follow the Google Voice prompts to get connected right away to a trained peer counselor for free.
Are you a LGBTQ+ senior and want to be connected with others or learn about programming just for you? Reach out to the Elder Initiative and William Way Team by emailing Ed Miller (emiller@waygay.org) or David Griffith (dgriffith@lgbtei.org).
Do you have reference questions about our LGBTQ+ history? Our John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives continues to provide services virtually. Search our archival finding aids, browse our digital collections, or be in touch by email (archives@waygay.org) with any questions you may have.
Are you looking for a local recovery meeting? Recovery groups are autonomous, and each group makes their own decision about where to meet during the covid-19 pandemic. If you are interested in learning about local meetings, give us a call during Admin Hours, Monday through Friday, 11am to 5pm.
Do you want resources to quit smoking? Did you know that you can get free smoking cessation support, including nicotine replacement therapies, all virtually? Contact WWCC partner, Barbara Siso with the Main Line Tobacco Dependency Treatment Program at 1-866-225-5654. Learn more about the program here or you can watch our Q and A session with Barbara here.
Do you have an urgent need for a physically-distanced face-to-face meeting in a clean, LGBT-friendly space? Contact our Facilities Director, Avis Albaladejo, at aalbaledejo@waygay.org or 215-732-2220. He will assess your needs and determine if we can meet them. Space rentals will be determined on a case-by-case basis and will be dependent on available staffing.