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SQSHBook is a program led by the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)

SQSH is a grassroots, queer-led collective dedicated to facilitating healing spaces and providing holistic support for queer St. Louisans to thrive.

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Friday through Monday, 1:00-7:00 PM CT

Local: 314-380-7774

Toll-Free: 884-785-7774

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4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110

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Casa de Salud

6.4 Urgent Care

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

Casa de Salud delivers high quality health services to uninsured and underinsured patients, with a focus on immigrants and refugees in the St. Louis metro area.

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· For Volunteers

St. Patrick Center

1.2 Emergency Food

1.3 Meal Providers

2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter

2.2 Drop-in Centers

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

6.4 Urgent Care

6.5 Health Insurance

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

16.1 Legal Resources: General

20.1 Unemployment Assistance

St. Patrick Center: self-sufficiency and dignity to our unhoused neighbors and those at risk of becoming houseless. Build permanent, positive change through safe and affordable housing, mental and physical healthcare, employment, and financial stability

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rmularski@stpatrickcenter.org

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

5.12 Dental Care

6.4 Urgent Care

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

7.3 Typically Feminizing Surgery

7.4 Typically Masculinizing Surgery

7.7 Information on LGBTQIA+ Health

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

8.9 Case Management

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

10.5 STI Testing & Treatment

10.7 Sexual Health Education

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.3 Documentation Transitions (Name & Gender Marker Changes, Birth Certificates, Driver's Licenses, etc.)

19.7 Insurance Providers

28.1 Support Groups

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the (Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. Our professional, supporting, and student members engage in clinical and academic research to develop evidence-based medicine and strive to promote a high quality of care for transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals internationally. We are funded primarily through the support of our membership, and through donations and grants sponsored by non-commercial sources. Mission: To promote evidence based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health. Vision: We envision a world wherein people of all gender identities and gender expressions have access to evidence-based healthcare, social services, justice and equality. Goals and Tasks As an international interdisciplinary, professional organization, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) will work to further the understanding and treatment of gender dysphoria by professionals in medicine, psychology, law, social work, counseling, psychotherapy, family studies, sociology, anthropology, sexology, speech and voice therapy, and other related fields. WPATH provides opportunities for professionals from various sub-specialties to communicate with each other in the context of research and treatment of gender dysphoria including sponsoring biennial scientific symposia. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender dysphoria and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions.

Affinia Health Care

5.12 Dental Care

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

__**Trans Healthcare** __ An employee at Affinia said: "I am reaching out to remind people that I see adult transfolx and prescribe hormones at Affinia. And our pharmacy has hormones for cheap for people with no insurance. I can help anyone who needs to quickly start hormones __in the next 2 weeks__ so that they have a base prescription and start of care prior to April 27th. I know Planned Parenthood is also doing pop up clinics, but the more help the better. Put anyone who needs help in touch with me personally and I will help." __General info __ Affinia Healthcare (formerly Grace Hill Health Centers) provides primary and preventive health services to the residents of St. Louis. Affinia Healthcare offers a sliding fee scale to all patients that is based on income and household size. Patients who apply and are eligible will pay a discounted fee. [For more details.](https://affiniahealthcare.org/fees-pricing/) Services include: - Community Health Services - Child Development Services - Chronic Disease Management - Health Outreach Services - Homeless Services - Mobile Medical and Dental Services - Prenatal and Pediatric Care Support - Public Housing - Transportation Services - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - Ancilliary Services - Telehealth Services - Laboratory Services - Pharmacy - X-Ray and Ultrasound Services - Medical, Oral, Behavioral Health Services - Adult Medicine - OB/GYN - Pediatrics - Behavioral health - Urgent Care - Family Medicine - Physical Function - Audiology - Dental - orthodontics, complicated oral surgery, limited endodontics or fixed prosthetics are referred to Affinia's St. Louis Dental Center, or other specialists. - Podiatry - Optometry - Psychiatry - Psychology - COVID 19 - Vaccination - Testing - Treatment - Resource

· Affinia- Schedule Appointment

· Affinia Urgent Care

VA MEDICAL CENTER (St. Louis)

5.5 Otolaryngology

6.4 Urgent Care

At VA St Louis Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates. The VA St. Louis Healthcare System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America’s future health care providers, and conducts important medical research. Health care and services We provide you with health care services at 10 locations serving east central Missouri and southwestern Illinois. Facilities include John Cochran Veterans Hospital in midtown St. Louis and St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks. We also have 8 community-based outpatient clinics in Washington, Florissant, O’Fallon, and St. Louis, Missouri; and Scott Air Force Base and Shiloh, Illinois. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA St. Louis health services page.

Website Website - Regional Office Homepage St. Louis City Website on VA

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Vivent Health (formerly St. Louis Effort for AIDS)

1.1 Food Pantries

2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

5.12 Dental Care

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.9 Case Management

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

10.5 STI Testing & Treatment

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.3 Documentation Transitions (Name & Gender Marker Changes, Birth Certificates, Driver's Licenses, etc.)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Vivent Health offers free, confidential HIV and STI testing and treatment; support and social groups for people infected or affected by HIV/ AIDS; and resources for primary medical care, medications, and other essential services.

STLEFA Website - Locations

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Rx Outreach

Rx Outreach is a fully-licensed nonprofit mail-order affordable pharmacy committed to helping people get the medications they need at an affordable price. They offer more than 1,000 medication strengths that cover most chronic diseases. They ship enough medication for 30, 60, 90 or 180 days at a time. "Our requirements usually include individuals earning less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level. Still, we aim to help as many people as possible gain access to affordable prescription drugs, tablets, and other medications." Check their website to see if you qualify. Enrollment is avaliable online or through the Call Center.

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Southampton Healthcare

6.1 Medication & Medical Equipment

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

southhampton healthcare Southampton healthcare

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St. Louis Hills Pharmacy

6.1 Medication & Medical Equipment

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

"St. Louis Hills Pharmacy is an independent, veteran-owned community pharmacy. We offer compounding, durable medical equipment, immunizations, and commercially available medications. Owner/operator Tyler Taylor, PharmD, has set his system up such that patients' preferred names are used in their profile and on their prescriptions, even when insurance companies require a different name for billing. The system affords patients the opportunity to have their gender set as nonbinary. We also offer free prescription delivery for local patients and are always open to address questions/concerns about your health or medications."

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pharmacy@stlhillsrx.com

Novus Health

5.3 Obstetrics and Gynecology

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

10.5 STI Testing & Treatment

11.1 Reproductive Health Services: General

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

Novus Health is a primary and preventive care clinic providing comprehensive, personalized, and trauma-informed care in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment. Clinic providing specialized services: - General wellness - Telehealth - Behavioral health - Case management - Prevention services - STI clinical care - Gender affirming care - Women's wellness - Pharmacy Novus Health was formerly known as Central West Healthcare

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adminsupport@novushealthstl.org

St. Louis County Veterans Program

2.3 Transitional Housing

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

4.2 Private Transportation

6.4 Urgent Care

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

16.1 Legal Resources: General

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

The St. Louis County Veterans Program is a viable resource for veterans seeking assistance. We provide direct services and we collaborate with other agencies to address a variety of the needs of veterans in our community. Our Staff Provides Traditional case management Information Advocacy Referral services Help to obtain social services and VA benefits The Veterans Program team is active in hosting and participating in special projects and community outreach events. __Verify if current:__ 314-615-4516 / TTY: 800-735-2966 (63042) 314-625-4000 (63129) 314-615-4000 Community Outreach: 314-615-7433 9666 Olive Blvd., Suite 51063132 North County: 21 Village Square, Hazelwood, 63042 South County: 4548 Lemay Ferry Rd. 63129

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veteransprogram@stlouisco.com

Prescription Assistance Program(PAP)--Missouri Drug Card

Present the Missouri Drug Card coupon to a pharmacist at participating locations for savings on prescription medication. Features: - Text, Save, Email or Print the coupon to use. - Up to 80% savings on brand & generic drugs. - Accepted at more than 68,000 pharmacies across the country including Schnucks, Kmart, CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens, and many more. - You can create as many cards as you need. - Pre-activated and can be used immediately.

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Free Drug Card

This website will let you print out a free prescription drug discount card, accepted at over 68,000 national and regional pharmacies in the US and its territories, including Puerto Rico. To Use: - Print or save the free card - Show the card to your pharmacist - Save an average of 15-55% and up to 80% on your prescription drugs

KC Care Health Center

5.4 Ophthalmology

5.6 Pathology and Immunology

6.5 Health Insurance

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

10.1 Sexual Health Services: General

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

10.5 STI Testing & Treatment

A health clinic providing quality care, access, research and education to the underserved with or without insurance. Services include: - __Gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy__ - Primary care - Testing & screening - Sexual health - HIV services - Health insurance navigation - Case management - Dental care - Behavioral health - Pharmacy Formerly named "Kansas City Free Health Clinic."

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VA Illini Health Care System

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

"At VA Illiana Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers." - Has (1) medical center in Danville and 5 associated clinics in Bloomington Peoria Decatur, Mattoon and Springfield. We promote the health, welfare, and dignity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or a related identity (LGBTQ+) Veterans and their families. We focus on ensuring a safe, welcoming, and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: - __Hormone therapy__ - Substance use and alcohol treatment - Testing and treatment for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) - Mental health care - __Psychosocial assessments for gender-confirming surgeries__ and hormone therapy

Howard Brown Health Center (Chicago)

5.3 Obstetrics and Gynecology

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

10.5 STI Testing & Treatment

- __Hormone Therapy__ - __Specialty treatment for TGNC youth__ - HIV/STI testing and treatment - Gyneocological/breast cancer screening - Pregnancy testing and birth control - Pharmacy - Dentistry Payment Options: Howard Brown Health accepts insurance and has sliding scale payments for the uninsured. There are a number of locations from Englewood up to Westridge in Chicago and telehealth Pediatric, youth and adult patients are accepted.

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Genoa Healthcare & Pharmacy Care

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

“For folks with prescriptions, PPH recently told us you could use Genoa (pharmacy care) to get them delivered through the mail. It is for sure an affirming service but I don't know how it is impacted now. But it could be a cheaper option for folks who already have prescriptions outside Plume, depending on insurance costs.” Compassionate, customized pharmacy care for people living with complex conditions.

Iowa State University Center for LGBTQIA and Student Success

7.2 Hormone Replacement Therapy

22.4 Tertiary Educational Institutions (Colleges, Universities, Trade & Technical Schools)

The Health Center is for Iowa State University students. Currently, the Center cannot initiate hormone replacement therapy, but can refill existing hormone prescriptions and refer students to providers who can prescribe hormone therapy.

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center@iastate.edu

Mid MO Samaritan Center

1.1 Food Pantries

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

6.4 Urgent Care

16.1 Legal Resources: General

The Mid MO Samaritan Center provides many services to the following Missouri counties: Cole, Osage, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, and Southern Callaway. Services include clothing, legal assistance, housing assistance, a medical clinic, and a food pantry. Call or visit their website for more information.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

6.4 Urgent Care

20.4 Job Postings & Referrals

Addresses, phone numbers, programs, benefits, job openings specifically for veterans. This site is a storehouse of facility and key staff information within 1956 VA facilities, maintained on a regular basis by editors and administrators nationwide throughout the VA network. Designed for ease-of-use, this site categorizes information for browsing by state and administration, as well as by viewing through an interactive map of the United States.

6.2 Pharmacies