Local help in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh has a trans-led name change project, an LGBTQ clinic with consent-based hormone care, and community mutual aid. Name change petitions are filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Covers: Allegheny County

Draft list from organizations' own websites, 2026-09-24. Call ahead: hours and services change.

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Where to file
Name change and ID help
Hormones and primary care
Mental health and support
Sources

Where to file a name change

Court: Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Civil Division (Fifth Judicial District)^[1][2]

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Filing tips for this courtPetitions are filed with the Allegheny County Department of Court Records with your fingerprint card attached. Questions about name change…

Petitions are filed with the Allegheny County Department of Court Records with your fingerprint card attached. Questions about name change procedures go to Civilnamechanges@alleghenycourts.us. The Civil Division lists designated judges for "Special Name Change" cases.

Name change and ID help 1

SisTers PGH, Name Change Project^[3]
Trans-led help for Allegheny County residents navigating the name change process; join the waiting list online.
412-297-0548213 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Hormones and primary care 3

Central Outreach Wellness Center, North Shore^[4][5]
Consent-based hormone therapy, surgery navigation, PrEP, STI testing, and mental health; no referral needed. 412-322-4151.
- Cost varies
412-322-4151
TransYOUniting^[6]
Mutual aid nonprofit for Pittsburgh's trans, LGBTQIA+, and HIV+ community, with housing, transportation, and a health fund for trans youth.
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania^[7]
Sexual and reproductive health care. Call to confirm gender-affirming hormone therapy and minimum age.
- Sliding scale
- Unverified

Mental health and support 1

Trans Lifeline^[8]
Peer-support hotline run by and for trans people, 877-565-8860.
- Free
877-565-8860

Sources

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General Motions, Civil DivisionFifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Court. accessed 2026-09-24
“Any questions or requests for information regarding the Name Change Procedures in Allegheny County can be directed to Civilnamechanges@alleghenycourts.us”
Judicial Special AssignmentsFifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Court. accessed 2026-09-24
The Name Change ProjectSisTers PGH, Organization. accessed 2026-09-24
Gender-Affirming CareCentral Outreach Wellness Center, Organization. accessed 2026-09-24
LocationsCentral Outreach Wellness Center, Organization. accessed 2026-09-24
TransYOUnitingCommunity. accessed 2026-09-24
Planned Parenthood of Western PennsylvaniaPlanned Parenthood, Organization. accessed 2026-09-24
Trans LifelineOrganization. accessed 2026-09-24

Where to file a name change

Name change and ID help 1

SisTers PGH, Name Change Project[3]

Hormones and primary care 3

Central Outreach Wellness Center, North Shore[4][5]

TransYOUniting[6]

Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania[7]

Mental health and support 1

Trans Lifeline[8]

Sources

SisTers PGH, Name Change Project^[3]

Central Outreach Wellness Center, North Shore^[4][5]

TransYOUniting^[6]

Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania^[7]

Trans Lifeline^[8]