William Way LGBT Community Center: Programs & Map

Which William Way Address Should You Use?

William Way Programs: Find the Right Group

Useful Published Program Times

These are published recurring schedules, not guaranteed sessions for every calendar date. Holiday changes, venue availability and special events can affect individual meetings.

Other listed program families include Women’s Wednesday gatherings, recovery-related support, social programming, and selected virtual groups. Check the official calendar for the active session before attending.

Free Counseling: How to Get Started

1. Identify the help you want. Peer counseling may be useful for identity, relationship, family, isolation or other life concerns.
2. Call 267-416-0451. This is William Way’s published peer counseling number.
3. Follow the service instructions. Ask about current availability and how to connect with a counselor. Do not assume same-day appointments.
4. Protect your privacy. William Way describes the service as anonymous and does not collect the identifying information needed to return voicemail messages.
5. Ask for referrals when appropriate. Peer counselors may help identify additional community resources or professional therapists.

Library and LGBTQ+ History Archives: Current Status

Researching LGBTQ+ history? Write to archives@waygay.org describing the topic, date range, collection or item you need. Ask whether staff can answer the question remotely and whether a future researcher appointment is possible.

Useful official resources: Library status and policies and Archives projects and contact details.

Events, Exhibitions and Community Activities

William Way continues cultural programming through partner venues. Because exhibitions and events may not be at the same address as weekly support groups, read the event-specific location before leaving.

For other performances, talks, social events and community gatherings, use the official William Way event calendar.

Are Room Rentals Available?

Rentals at the former 1315 Spruce Street building are unavailable. No replacement general-purpose rental inventory or standard hourly rates have been confirmed. Contact the organization directly about any prospective partnership or future space use rather than assuming St. Luke’s rooms are available to rent through William Way.

William Way LGBT Community Center Map & Directions

St. Luke & The Epiphany is in Center City Philadelphia, close to William Way’s former Spruce Street address. The Broad Street–Locust area and the PATCO 12th–13th & Locust station provide nearby rail connections, although the best walking route depends on your starting point.

Parking: No dedicated, guaranteed free parking arrangement has been confirmed for William Way program participants. If driving, check street signs, metered parking rules and garages before leaving.

Accessibility: Ask the program organizer about the entrance, step-free access, accessible restrooms, seating, hearing or communication accommodations and any room changes. Do not assume that arrangements at the former building also apply to the temporary site.

How to Attend a William Way Program

1. Choose the right service. Peer counseling, Elder Initiative, Our’s Truly, Community Mondays, arts or history inquiries have different contact paths.
2. Check the published schedule. Find the date and time on the relevant program page or calendar.
3. Check participation rules. Confirm age restrictions, whether registration is needed, whether the meeting is online or in person, and any requested RSVP.
4. Verify the address. For Empowerment Programs the usual temporary site is 330 S. 13th Street; some events operate elsewhere.
5. Ask about accommodations. If needed, contact the organizer before arrival about access, seating, communication or other arrangements.
6. Attend or join online. Keep the confirmation email and use only the meeting link or event details published by the organizer.

Contact William Way

No single set of current walk-in hours has been confirmed for all services. Use your specific program schedule, and contact staff before a visit that depends on in-person access.

Related Community Center Guides

For a general explanation of how to check community facilities and their access rules, see our community recreation center visitor guide. It explains the difference between building hours, program schedules and registration requirements.

If you’re comparing older-adult community programming, the Troy Community Center senior services guide provides a separate municipal example of social programming and scheduled senior activities.

For cultural classes, event spaces and community programming, our Sunnyvale Community Center programs and arts guide explains a different center’s approach to classes and participation.

If your main concern is access to community services in a multipurpose facility, the Montclair Community Center visitor guide covers how gym, senior and recreation services can follow different access arrangements.

Official Information & Final Verification

William Way’s official website is the primary source for changes to venues, programs and attendance requirements:

• 2026 location and program transition updates
• Current events calendar
• Peer counseling information
• Elder Initiative activities
• Trans and gender-diverse programs
• Official contact information

This is an independent visitor guide, not the William Way organization or its booking office. Program locations and participation details can change after publication.