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A Queer STL Resource Database

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

Specialty: assistance with gender care needs, including but not limited to gender identity exploration, disclosures, family and partner relationships, social transition, information about medical/surgical options, school advocacy, and updating legal documents, letters of support for medical/surgical interventions Services: individual therapy, gender care & support, training & consultation

Website

1-314-540-8593

· General

Kellystorck@gmail.com

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.6 Other Transition Services

Saint Louis University’s (SLU) Reinert Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic offers gender-affirming voice training as a way for clients to work to align their voice and communication to better represent their gender and desired gender positioning. The gender-affirming voice training program - launched by the university’s Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) department in June 2021 - has seen patients ranging from ages 19 – 49 and has helped trans females, trans males and non-binary individuals find their voice. The clinic operates as a no-fee clinic, allowing us to serve a wide range of clientele who may otherwise not have the resources to afford assessment or treatment. The clinic operates thanks, in part, to donations from the public.

Other

1-314-977-3365

· General

kellie.dalton@health.slu.edu

7.6 Other Transition Services

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

Refuge Restrooms is a web application that seeks to provide safe restroom access for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming individuals. Users can search for restrooms by proximity to a search location, add new restroom listings, as well as comment and rate existing listings. We’re trans led and seek to create a community focused not only on finding existing safe restroom access, but also advocating for transgender, intersex, and gender nonconforming people’s safety.

Website

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.6 Other Transition Services

Marie Fleming sees adults and children for speech therapy and is passionate about providing gender-affirming services. She gets booked out by about 1 month and tends to have a 1-month wait period in between sessions.

Website

fmarie@wustl.edu

Permanently Closed

7.6 Other Transition Services

8.7 Mental Health Mobile Applications

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

TRACE is a mobile application created to foster a brighter and more gender-affirming future for transgender and non-binary individuals. TRACE is a social media platform for transgender, nonbinary and allies that includes tracking and documenting for those in gender transition. Build your community in a safe environment. Create a profile, chat, share photos, join community Channels based on your needs and interests and build your community of supportive Allies on TRACE. With our documenting modules keep track of your HRT, blood work, and get reminders to track your changes with photo albums. Join TRACE by searching TRACE in the App store or Google Play store and download! "We have a Community Guidelines- I agree to the following TRACE community guidelines: There is no “right” way to transition: At TRACE, we celebrate the breadth and depth of our community by rejoicing in all transition journeys. We are not here to judge or place our community within defined boxes; therefore, as a member of this community, you agree to uphold these values and make TRACE a safe place for everyone in transition. Respect Pronouns & Names; Respecting a person’s name and pronouns is of the utmost importance for creating a safe and comfortable environment for all members of our community. Pronouns can be found on member profiles; however, if you cannot see them or are unsure, it’s always okay to ask, “May I ask what your pronouns are?” When joining this community, you agree to use names and pronouns correctly and respectfully. Respect Boundaries; For some, transitioning is a very public and outward experience; for others, it’s a more private and inward experience. No matter how someone chooses to share their transition, they define their boundaries for sharing and how they would like to engage in our community. Boundaries may ebb and flow over time, but in this community, respecting boundaries is critical for facilitating a safe environment. Celebrate, Don’t Hate; TRACE is defined by the collective joy we create in supporting our community. Therefore, TRACE will not tolerate judgemental or harmful commentary. Before posting, ask yourself, “will this positively impact the TRACE community?” If no, hold back; if yes, then spread positivity! As a member of the TRACE community, you agree to follow these guidelines. Inability to do so may result in suspension or termination of your account." __Update (Oct 3, 2024):__ TRACE announced that they will be shutting down and no longer available to users starting on October 30, 2024. "This decision has not come easily, but after careful consideration, we recognize that we must prioritize the well-being of our users and the sustainability of the platform. We encourage you to take this time to save any personal data, journal entries, or memories you wish to keep from the platform before it becomes unavailable. We are here to support you through this transition and will do our best to make it as smooth as possible. Thank you for believing in TRACE and for being a part of our family. We will miss you dearly. Please note for your safety all data associated with your account will be permanently deleted within 30 days of TRACE's closure."

Website

7.6 Other Transition Services

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

13.2 Human & Sex Trafficking

29.17 Local/Small Businesses

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

Current collaborations (specialty services) as of Dec 5, 2023 __Cover Ups for Marked Individuals__ Free consultations and cover-ups for survivors who have been tattooed/branded with or received a trauma-related tattoo (resulting from domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual abuse/assault, or human trafficking) __Gender Affirming Piercings__ Free consultations and piercings with Zach Powell for gender affirming piercings for folks transitioning within the LGBTQ+ community

Collaboration Services Website

1-314-664-4011

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7.6 Other Transition Services

Laser Lounge STL is a hair removal service, run by Katie Saner, Angie Knepper, and Kaylyn Schulenburg. Katie Saner, founder of Laser Lounge STL, has been a Missouri State Board Licensed Esthetician for 17 years. Katie worked as an Esthetician & Practice Coordinator for a local, renowned facial plastic surgeon. During that time she developed her expertise in several skin treatments and modalities. Over the years, Katie developed a passion for laser hair removal. So much, that she has dedicated her career to supporting those with unwanted hair. She is thrilled to invite both familiar, and new faces to Laser Lounge STL! "We are happy you found us! Laser Hair Removal is our focus here at Laser Lounge STL. We are proud to know it from the inside out. Whether you are reducing hair for cosmetic, hormonal or transitioning purposes, our goal is to make you more confident in your skin and comfortable in our office."

Website

1-314-394-0285

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info@laserloungestl.com

5.1 Medicine

7.6 Other Transition Services

7.7 Information on LGBTQIA+ Health

9.5 Non-Western Medicine & Holistic Healing

11.1 Reproductive Health Services: General

23.3 Pain Management

23.4 Neurodivergence Resources

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

29.9 Chiropractors & Acupuncture

Acupuncture medicine clinic offering acupuncture, customized herbal formulas, & qigong instruction owned and operated by Dr. Kade Stotler DACM, MSOM, LAc (they, them) a queer-trans identified practitioner.

Website

1-206-218-6298

· General

GoldenOakAcupuncture@gmail.com

7.6 Other Transition Services

Trans Affirming

"Infinity Laser Hair Remova & Skin Rejuvenation". Susanne Hoernschemeyer, RN.

1-314-862-1000

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7.6 Other Transition Services

8.4 Co-Counseling & Peer Counseling

8.6 Mental Health Online Resources

9.3 Self-Harm

9.4 Suicide

9.5 Non-Western Medicine & Holistic Healing

28.1 Support Groups

29.1 Social Groups & Events

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

Stronger U is a grassroots community dedicated to non-carceral wellness approaches, including free and low cost peer support, group and individual coaching, workshops, and educational resources. We partner with THRIVE Lifeline through a revenue sharing model; together, our services help THRIVE to keep thriving! Our team is made up of people with intersecting marginalized identities and we prioritize serving clients who also have intersecting marginalized identities and experiences. Our specialties include LGBTQ2S+ people; complex trauma survivors, including people living with DID and other dissociative experiences; neurodivergence; disability and chronic conditions (including chronic suicide and self harm). Join the Stronger Together discord community to access free peer support: [https://discord.gg/tGWKTX6uka](https://discord.gg/tGWKTX6uka "Stronger Together Dischord")

Website

1-651-497-1184

· General

info@strongeruwellness.com

7.6 Other Transition Services

7.7 Information on LGBTQIA+ Health

8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines

9.4 Suicide

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

Trans Affirming

"Trans Lifeline is a 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have." They also offer microgrants for Name Changes and Gender-Affirming Hair Removal (GAHR): "__Name Change Microgrants__ Name Change Microgrants help trans folks cover the costs of updating the name and/or gender markers on legal documents, like driver’s licenses and birth certificates. Updated legal documentation is critical for accessing gender-specific services and protecting against anti-trans discrimination. This microgrant is offered every month from the 1st-14th. __GAHR Microgrants__ Electrolysis, laser hair removal, and other permanent hair removal medical procedures are proven to increase quality-of-life and safety benefits for people who experience transmisogyny: the specific oppression directed towards people perceived as trans feminine. Our GAHR Microgrants help pay for the cost of these procedures."

1-877-565-8860

· Hotline for U.S.

1-877-330-6366

· Hotline for Canada

7.5 Binders, STPs, Packers, etc.

7.6 Other Transition Services

7.8 Gender-Affirming Clothing

Online store selling binders, STPs, packers, etc.

Website

2.3 Transitional Housing

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

7.6 Other Transition Services

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

19.1 Financial Resources: General

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

20.3 Tips for Job Seekers

20.4 Job Postings & Referrals

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

30.1 Visual Arts

Assistance for first-time home buyers and more. Cultural, Educational and Business Center (Headquarters) Missouri Work Assistance. Other Programs offered through the MET Center. Provides many resources and several locations. Provides workforce development services including job training skills and connections to job opportunities. Workforce development and many other programs offered by this long time St. Louis agency. Social, cultural, artistic, youth, economic, housing and educational programs that help to promote positive and innovative changes within the metropolitan St. Louis area. Numerous programs and initiatives. There are several Workforce Development across Missouri in Arnold, The Crossings, Ferguson, Franklin/Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis City.

Main Website

1-314-367-3440

· General

marketing@betterfamilylife.org

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.6 Other Transition Services

7.8 Gender-Affirming Clothing

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

Gender-affirming classes, newsletter, resources pages. Free gender exploration mini workbook. Run by Eli Lawliet, Ph.D, a trans man, who says, "With a B.A. in Gender Studies at UCLA and a PhD from UC Berkeley, I have about ten years of experience researching transgender people and healthcare through the lenses of public health, policy, law, sociology, and history." Gender FAQ/Ask the Gender Doula, free blog, book recommendations, more.

Website

thegenderdoula@gmail.com

7.6 Other Transition Services

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

The Trans Care Access Project is a new collective of therapists in Missouri who provide consultation and assessment services to individuals seeking out gender affirming medical care. This service is offered at no cost to the client. Individuals who are interested can access our services by visiting [https://bit.ly/TCAPMO](https://bit.ly/TCAPMO). Since SB49 goes into effect August 28th, we are hopeful to support as many young people and families as we can between now and then.

Website

tcapmo@gmail.com info@tcapmo.org

7.6 Other Transition Services

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

Providing self-defense tools for black & brown trans folks 🖤

hello@thornselfdefense.com

4.2 Private Transportation

7.6 Other Transition Services

11.3 Abortion Care

Elevated Access was launched in 2022 in response to the extreme healthcare bans being enacted in state legislatures. We are a non-profit organization that enables people to access healthcare by providing flights on private planes at no cost. Our volunteer pilot network transports clients seeking abortion or gender-affirming care across the United States.

Website

7.3 Typically Feminizing Surgery

7.6 Other Transition Services

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

18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

Microgrants provide trans and nonbinary people with low-barrier funds and support to: 1. __Correct names__ and/or gender markers on identifying legal documents, 2. Fund gender-affirming __permanent hair removal__ 3. Supply necessities for our __trans siblings behind bars__. The program can help you update your government identification documents, including: - Passport - Driver's License and State ID - Court Order Name Change - Immigration Documents - Tribal IDs At this time they are __NOT __able to offer financial assistance for: - Birth Certificates - Medical needs or procedures - Housing Their advocates will guide you through the process and paperwork, and then they’ll cut you a check for the entire cost.

Website

7.6 Other Transition Services

29.4 Sports & Fitness

St. Louis Hair Salon.

Website

1-314-952-7530

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info@onesixonestl.com

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.6 Other Transition Services

7.7 Information on LGBTQIA+ Health

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

For trans people who are no longer able to legally receive gender-affirming care due to new state laws: ActionLink has compiled a list of resources to share with our member centers. It's meant to be used by LGBTQ community center staff when assisting clients. This Google Doc will be updated as more resources become known. - Director of Policy and Advocacy for CenterLink

Google Doc

7.1 Gender Clinics & Centers

7.3 Typically Feminizing Surgery

7.4 Typically Masculinizing Surgery

7.6 Other Transition Services

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

11.1 Reproductive Health Services: General

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

Ezkenazi Health offers a variety of services including – - hormone replacement therapy - primary care - gender affirmming surgery - speech therapy - legal assistance, including name and gender marker changes (in partnership with Indiana Legal Services) - sexual health including prevention of HIV - & many other services. Payment Options: Accepts insurance and has finacial counselors to help with applications for insurance, medicaid, medicare, children’s health coveragee program and a variety of other medical payment programs. Ezkenazi Health is located in Indiapolis No age limits are given, but it appears that the program is for adults 18+, check with provider to determine if services are open to <18.

Website

1-317-880-6042

· Gender Health Program

7.6 Other Transition Services

__Instagram:__ "TRANS MISSOURIANS: first and foremost, this account is to keep you informed. secondary, this is for you if you are needing to get help connecting to IL options, getting connected with MO based established orgs, help personal planning your care options, or potentially being connected with existing mutual aid funds/having your gofundmes promoted. i am NOT collecting and distributing funds but hoping to get you connected with those that are ALLIES/THOSE THAT CAN SUPPORT: this is for you to offer to drive across the state line, contribute gas money and possible funds for a shared IL PO box, donate financial aid or begin collecting funds to aid trans folk with needs not listed above to existing mutual aid funds, and, most importantly, help us CONNECT with as many trans missourians as possible via any connections you may have " __Mututal Aid Google Form:__ "Focusing on linking trans Missourians to cross-border transportation, potential telehealth options, and mutual aid financial funds. Both those in need and those willing to help should submit info below."

Google Form

7.6 Other Transition Services

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

"The Trans Resistance Network (TRN) was formed to ensure the survival of gender diverse people and families through strategic coordination of community defense, mutual-aid, and alternative systems of gender affirming care. We prioritize support for gender diverse children and families who are facing imminent danger, and gender diverse people who are Indigenous, Black and Brown. Trans rights are human rights!" On their website you can: - Request mutual aid - Donate to mutual aid - Request resources to access care out of state - Request resources for relocating to a safer state

Website

transresistance@protonmail.com

7.6 Other Transition Services

29.16 Metaphysical/Witchcraft Stores

Indigo Massage and Wellness offers Therapeutic Massage, Acupuncture, Skincare and Community Classes. Jen Jaynes, Non-Binary employee Student rate: $60/hour Word on the Street: Very good, probably understanding of pain related to chest binding and other trans-related concerns

Website

1-314-276-9882

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7.6 Other Transition Services

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

Financially accessible virtual letter of support assessments, $50 for adults.

Website

kallencbts@gmail.com

7.6 Other Transition Services

7.7 Information on LGBTQIA+ Health

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

25.2 Parenting Support – General

28.1 Support Groups

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

31.2 Tips, Instructions, Templates

As a public speaker and LGBTQ+ inclusion consultant, I regularly facilitate trans and queer 101, 201, and 301 sessions to workplaces, hospitals, schools, nonprofits, and families (among other categories of organizations) internationally and would be thrilled to deliver a welcoming and comprehensive training for your group. Additionally, I offer free coaching to parents and families of trans and queer youth in the evenings and would be happy to support you however I can.

Website

bgtranstalks@gmail.com

7.6 Other Transition Services

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

29.11 Physical & Occupational Therapists

A trans-owned and largely-trans-operated online private practice that provides gender-affirming voice work. Our staff specializes in rehabilitative voice therapy and transgender vocal training. We offer culturally competent, evidence-based intervention to efficiently reach our client's goals. Potential clients and other interested parties will be seen via scheduled appointment. To make an appointment, fill out the interest form or email Prismatic Speech Services or book a free consultation at https://prismaticspeech.com/book-a-consultation/

Website

robin@prismaticspeech.com

7.6 Other Transition Services

Our goal at Binders for Confident Kids is to provide a free chest binder (specially-designed chest compression garments) to any trans person who needs one and cannot afford or safely obtain one. We established in December of 2019 and have been growing ever since.

Website

7.6 Other Transition Services

Queer Affirming

Trans Affirming

Transition Services. Sunyatta McDermott, electrologist.

1-314-727-8313

· General

7.6 Other Transition Services

Queer Affirming

Trans Affirming

Transition Services. Electrologist.

1-314-394-0508

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7.6 Other Transition Services

Esthetician practicing at St. Louis Skin Solutions in Des Peres. Offering a variety of transition-related services, including: - Fillers - Laser Treatments - Laser Hair Reduction - Neurotoxins - Radio Frequency Treatments - Chemical Peels Lora began her aesthetic career as a makeup artist for Estée Lauder and Shiseido. She took her passion to the next level by attending the University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts in Springfield, IL, graduating in 2006. Lora’s education continued with post-graduate classes at the Dermal Institute in Chicago, IL. Lora joined St. Louis Skin Solutions in 2010. She is a member of the American Society of LASERs in Medicine & Surgery and is certified to operate Lumenis, Eleme, Iridex, Lutronics, Cutera, and Lasering USA LASERs. She also has her HIPPA and OSHA regulation certifications.

Website

1-314-543-4015

· St. Louis Skin Solutions

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.

Our Peer Support Helpline is open

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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A Queer STL Resource Database

Kelly Storck, MSW, LCSW

Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic at SLU

Refuge Restrooms

Marie Fleming, Speech-Language Pathologist

TRACE App

TRX Tattoos & Piercing

Laser Lounge STL

Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens (The SPOT)

Golden Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Infinity Laser Hair Removal

Stronger U

Trans Lifeline

Underworks

Better Family Life

Gender Doula Transition Support

Transgender Care Access Project (TCAP) – Missouri

Thorn Self Defense

Elevated Access

Trans Lifeline--Microgrants

Salon One Six One

Resources for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

Ezkenazi Health in Indiapolis

MO Trans Mutual Aid

The Trans Resistance Network

Indigo Massage and Wellness

Dr. Kaylie Allen

Ben Greene (BG Trans Talks)

Prismatic Speech Services

B4CK - Binders for Confident Kids

Electrolysis, ETC.

Dianna "Itty" Vogler

Lora Bunch, Esthetician

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

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Kelly Storck, MSW, LCSW

Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic at SLU

Refuge Restrooms

Marie Fleming, Speech-Language Pathologist

TRACE App

TRX Tattoos & Piercing

Laser Lounge STL

Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens (The SPOT)

Golden Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Infinity Laser Hair Removal

Stronger U

Trans Lifeline

Underworks

Better Family Life

Gender Doula Transition Support

Transgender Care Access Project (TCAP) – Missouri

Thorn Self Defense

Elevated Access

Trans Lifeline--Microgrants

Salon One Six One

Resources for Gender-Affirming Healthcare

Ezkenazi Health in Indiapolis

MO Trans Mutual Aid

The Trans Resistance Network

Indigo Massage and Wellness

Dr. Kaylie Allen

Ben Greene (BG Trans Talks)

Prismatic Speech Services

B4CK - Binders for Confident Kids

Electrolysis, ETC.

Dianna "Itty" Vogler

Lora Bunch, Esthetician