Gender and Sexuality Resource Center
Fall 2026 Events
Transgender/Nonbinary/Gender Nonconforming Support Group
Mondays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Library and Learning Commons Ann Hill Maker Space, Room L1-03E
This space is offered to Transgender/nonbinary/Gender nonconforming individuals who are seeking safe, affirming spaces for sharing experiences, resources, fostering community, celebrating queer joy, and discussing gender identity or transition. The group is informal, peer-lead, and open to anyone who may be questioning their gender.
Queer Student Union (QSU) Meetings
Mondays and Thursdays | 4 to 6:30 p.m. | Winnet Student Life Building, Room S2-08
Come be yourself at these open meetings of the QSU! Generally, Monday meetings are club-focused: QSU leadership assembles to discuss events, programming, and fundraisers. Thursday meetings are focused on community building and creative events.
The Love Lab with Philly Artist Christian Hayden
Tuesdays, Oct. 6 to Nov. 17 | 5 p.m. | Library and Learning Commons Maker Space, Room L1-03E
Join Christian Hayden, a humanistic facilitator and media artist, for a series of workshops that combine movement, creative writing and reflection to better understand how to love. Using media, readings and poems, we will craft collective and individual pieces that explore different aspects of what it means to love. Leaning on the family systems theory, "Theatre of the Oppressed" and contemplative techniques, Christian will guide participants through discovery. Workshop topics:
- Oct. 6 - Defining Love
- Oct. 13 - Inheritances & Relearning
- Oct. 20 - Conflict & Discovery
- Oct. 27 - Tapping into Our Deepest Needs
- Nov. 3 - Designing Your Love & Transformation
- Nov. 10 - Holding Grief/Holding Us
- Nov. 17 - Self-Care & Loving Ourselves
All Love Lab workshops are considered It's On Us events.
Mazzoni Center at Main Campus
Oct. 8 and 22 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Pavilion Building Lobby
CCP is proud to partner with the Mazzoni Center to better support and strengthen our LGBTQ+ community. Be sure to stop by their table, learn more about their services and see how Mazzoni can support you! As Philadelphia's leading health care provider for the LGBTQ+ community, the Mazzoni Center offers a wide range of support, including mental health services, primary medical care, food pantry resources, HIV/AIDS-related services and much more.
Family Fun Day
Monday, October 12 | 3 to 5 p.m. | Winnet Courtyard
Family Fun Day is a lively, inclusive event designed to bring people of all CCP families together for a day of connection, relaxation, and enjoyment. Join us for games, music, food, pony rides and resources!
International Lesbian Day
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Table in Pavilion Lobby
International Lesbian Day is recognizes, celebrates and increases the visibility of lesbian history, culture and diversity. It is a day for lesbian community connection, advocacy and supporting charities that benefit lesbian women.
International Pronouns Day
Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Table in Pavilion Lobby
Join us to learn more about pronouns and pick up a pronoun pin or sticker of your own! Using someone’s correct pronouns is a sign of respect!
LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Fair
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Pavilion Courtyard
Join us for this community-centered event designed to provide queer-affirming resources, screenings and support in a safe space. These fairs connect individuals with specialized health care providers, legal aid, behavioral health services, and social resources to address unique community health disparities and promote holistic well-being.
National Coming Out Day Drag Show
Thursday, Oct. 15 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Black Box Theater
Join us for a night of drag to celebrate National Coming Out day on Oct. 11! We will feature some of the best drag talent in Philly, plus a student runway contest! Dress to impress and get ready for a night of drag excellence!
ACE Awareness Week and Intersex Awareness Day
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Table in Pavilion Lobby
Come learn about Aromantic identities and get some ACE and ARO swag at the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center’s table.
Halloween Open Mic Night
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Winnet Student Life Building, Great Hall, Room S2-19
Join the QSU for their annual Halloween Open Mic Night. Music, poetry, spoken word, dance, drag and any other type of performance art is welcome!
Community, Connection and Support
Trans/Nonbinary/Gender Nonconforming Support Group
Mondays | 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Library and Learning Commons Makerspace
Mazzoni Center
Thursday Sept. 17 & Thursday Sept. 24 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Bonnell Lobby
Thursday Oct. 8 & Thursday Oct. 22 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Pavillion Lobby
Thursday Nov. 5 & Thursday Nov. 19 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Winnet Lobby
Maternity Care Coalition + Paid Leave for All Tabling Event
Tuesday, October 13 & Tuesday, November 10 | 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Pavilion Building Lobby
On-Campus Health Care Services
STI Testing for Students — Free and Confidential
When: Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Winnet Student Life Building, Room S1-09A
Taking care of your health has never been easier! With support from the Department of Public Health, we’re offering free walk-in STI testing for students—no appointment necessary.
All appointments are on a walk-in basis. A representative from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health will be available to provide blood draw and urine tests to screen for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV. Results will be kept confidential, and those in need will have access to relevant referrals for treatment, case management, and social services through the city if needed.
Condoms and other sexual health resources are always available free of charge in Room S3-09 and in the new Health Jawn wellness vending machine located near the restrooms in the Bonnell Lobby. Taking charge of your health is important, and we encourage all interested students to take advantage of this free and convenient resource. For any questions, please contact mfogg [at] ccp.edu (Melissa Fogg).
Introducing... HEALTH JAWN... the reproductive health product vending machine!
A healthy student body is a strong student body.
To ensure that our Lion Pride has easy access to the reproductive health care items they need, we’ve introduced a new health product vending machine on campus! Starting January 21, students can pick up FREE reproductive health products, including:
- Condoms
- Feminine hygiene products
- Pregnancy tests
- STD and HIV test kits
- And other essential health care items
We’re here to support your health and well-being!
How to use Health Jawn
- Take a voucher from the envelope on the right side of the machine.
- Vouchers are also available at Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, Room S3-09, Single Stop, Room M1-21, KEYS, Room M1-24.
- Make your selection
- Take care of yourself, and tell a friend! We've got your back
NOTE: Please take only what you need so we can keep Health Jawn stocked for the entire College community.
Call for Donations
If you are a staff or faculty member that would like to support this work you can help out by purchasing something off of our Amazon wishlist and dropping it off at the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center in room S3-09
Location
Health Jawn is located in the Bonnell Lobby by the gender-neutral restrooms outside of Room B1-1.
LGBTQ Resources
Chosen Name Change Policy
You can change your first name yourself in most College systems by filling out one form! It may take up to a week for every system to update completely, but most should be updated within 24 hours. You can also get a new student ID with your correct name!
Just follow these steps:
- First, go to https://myccp.online and log-in to your account.
- In the menu at the top of the page, click the Student tab.
- Once on the student tab, go the the left side column and select “Enrollment Services”
- Under Enrollment Services, select “Update Contact Information” which will open a new tab or browser window.
- In the new tab, find the section labeled “CHOSEN/PREFERRED FIRST NAME” (not in the instructions at the top, it’s a little further down the page).
- Type in the name you want displayed in Canvas, and make sure it’s only your first name, do not include your last name or it will appear twice everywhere.
- Double check that there are no typos, and click “Update Preferred Name”
- Wait 24 hours to give time for our servers to update your name in Banner.
Then you’re done, please wait at least one business day before requesting a new student ID! If your canvas or email name is not updating within one week, please email 4ITSupport [at] ccp.edu (4ITSupport[at]ccp[dot]edu) for additional support!
Free Online Educational Resources
We've compiled these resources to help increase literacy on LGBTQ topics and terminology:
Training by CCP Staff
Videos made by CCP Student, Cooper Kidd (they/them)
- LGBTQ+
- Trans 101
- Allyship
- Gender Pronouns, Part 1
- Gender Pronouns, Part 2
- Intersex, Part 1
- Intersex, Part 2
- Tips for Working with LGBTQ+ People
- Working with LGBTQ+ Youth
- Non-Binary People
Videos from Minus18.org.au
Videos Produced by MTV
Career Preparation/Professional Development
The Career Wardrobe
www.careerwardrobe.org
215-568-6693
Public Leadership Education Network
The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is the only national organization [nonpartisan 501(c)(3)] with the sole focus of preparing college women and marginalized gender groups for leadership in the public policy arena.
Visit plen.org for more information.
Community Partners
The following organizations are places where LGBTQ students can go to access support groups, LGBTQ specific medical services, and more.
Crisis Prevention and Other Resources
Homelessness
ACHIEVEability
www.achieveability.org
Northwest Interfaith Hospitality Network
www.philashelter.org
215-247-4663
Office of Emergency Shelter Services
www.phila.gov
215-686-7150, x7151, x7152
People’s Emergency Center
www.pec-cares.org
215-382-7522
Project Home
www.projecthome.org
215-232-7272
Valley Youth House
www.valleyyouthhouse.org
215-925-3180
Sexual Assault / Sexual Violence
College Student Safety Guide
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/student-safety
202-367-9383
Sexual Assault: Awareness and Recovery for Students
https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/sexual-assault-awarene...
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health
Additional Resources
Philadelphia Department of Human Services
www.phila.gov/dhs/
215-683-4DHS
Search for Philadelphia Services
www.phillysos.org
Women’s Resources
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Caron Foundation
www.caron.org
1-800-854-6023
Women for Sobriety, Inc.
www.womenforsobriety.org
215-536-8026
Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
www.avpphila.org
215-567-6776
Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape
www.pcar.org
1-800-692-7445
24-hour information and referral line: 1-888-772-PCAR
Women in Transition
www.helpwomen.org
215-564-5301
Women Organized Against Rape
www.woar.org
24-hour hotline: 215-985-3333
Career Preparation/Professional Development
The Career Wardrobe
www.careerwardrobe.org
215-568-6693
Public Leadership Education Network
www.plen.org
Women’s Opportunity Resource Center
www.worc-pa.com
215-564-5500
Child Abuse
Child Abuse Hotline
www.phila.gov/dhs/
215-683-6100
Disability/Therapeutic Services
www.calcuttahouse.org
215-684-0480
Horizon House
http://hhinc.org
215-386-3838
Interim House, Inc.
www.phmc.org/site/index.php
215-985-2500
Domestic Violence
www.childinc.com
302-762-8989
Domestic Violence Links Worldwide
http://www.safehorizon.org
1-800-621-4673
24-hour hotline: 1-866-604-5350
Latino Bilingual Domestic Violence Program<
http://www.congreso.net
215-763-8870
Women Against Abuse
http://www.womenagainstabuse.org
215-386-1280
24-hour hotline: 1-866-723-3014
Eating Disorders
http://www.bodypositive.com
Caring Online
http://www.caringonline.com
Eating Disorders – Resources for Recovery
http://www.bulimia.com/index.cfm
The Renfrew Center Foundation
http://renfrew.org
1-800-736-3739 / 1-877-367-3383
Health Services
www.choice-phila.org
Hotline: 215-985-3300
Holy Redeemer Women’s Health Center
www.holyredeemer.com/Main/Home.aspx
1-800-818-4747
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
https://www.lbbc.org
610-645-4567
Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Project
www.blackwomenshealthproject.org
215-382-3292
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern PA
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-southeastern-pennsy...
215-351-5500
Additional Resources
www.phila.gov/dhs/
215-683-4DHS
Search for Philadelphia Services
www.phillysos.org
Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities
Contact Information and Office Hours
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.