We at Penn State DuBois strive to create and maintain an open,, safe and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.  We have an array of resources and support services to assist students and encourage students to use these resources whenever necessary.   

For immediate assistance you may contact:

Rebecca Pennington, Director of Student Affairs, at [email protected] or call (814) 375-4766

LGBTQA+ Safer People Safer Places Network - this is a network of members at Penn State DuBois who are supporters of the LGBTQA community and can assist a student in need.  Those faculty and staff that are part of this community are:

Rebecca Pennington, Director of Student Affairs, 106 Hiller Building, [email protected], (814) 375-4766

Keely Roen, Senior Instructor in Wildlife Technology, MPB 002, [email protected], (814) 372-3003

Laura Pentz, Administrative Assistant in Academic Affairs, Symmco House, [email protected], (814) 375-4770

Amy Fatula, Lecturer of Occupational Therapy, OT House, [email protected], (814) 375-4801

Luann Delbrugge, Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy, OT House, [email protected], (814) 375-4748

Jessica Clontz, Lecturer of Human Development and Family Studies, 235 Swift, [email protected] , (814) 375-4833

Brittany Martell, Counselor, 108 Hiller Building , [email protected], (814)375-4832

Jackie Atkins, Snr Teaching Professor of English, Smeal 180, [email protected], (814)375-4815

Gender Neutral Restrooms

Gender neutral restrooms are available on campus in the following locations:

* Hiller Building, 1st Floor

* Smeal Building in the faculty offices wing located off the lobby area

* Symmco House, 1st Floor

*Paw Center 2nd floor and 1st floor gender neutral locker room

Resources

LGBTA Resource Center at University Park

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) -
support for family and friendsParents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) - 

LGBT Youth in Crisis Hotline - Youth serving youth through age 25.  Peer counseling, information and local resources. Contact (800) 246-7743.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Helpline - This hotline provides telephone and email peer counseling as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States. Call (888) 843-4564