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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.

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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Humanitri

2.3 Transitional Housing

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

8.9 Case Management

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

"Scattered site transitional housing and assistance in finding housing. Must have verifiable income. We are a Lutheran ministry working with homeless families through permanent housing, counseling, and home-based case management. Humanitri provides support for prisoner families. Prisoner Family Bus Transportation. Next Steps-Ex Offender Re-entry Program.

· General

St. Louis Hope House

2.3 Transitional Housing

8.9 Case Management

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Offers: - 50 transitional housing apartments for homeless families - housing placement assistance - comprehensive social services - family development - vocational and educational counseling - on-site living skills classes - day care center Clients must be prior St. Louis City residents and in a shelter for 15-30 days or referred by the Housing Resource Center. "Families and single individuals in need of Hope House's comprehensive approach to transitional housing are referred for services through the Transitional Housing Screening Board and the Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center."

· General

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.

Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens (The SPOT)

2.2 Drop-in Centers

7.6 Other Transition Services

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

8.9 Case Management

10.1 Sexual Health Services: General

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

10.5 STI Testing & Treatment

11.2 Emergency Contraception

11.5 Non-Emergency Contraception

11.6 Menstrual Products

Supporting Positive Opportunities with Teens (The SPOT): A space for trans & non-binary youth/young adults to find community, support, and resources for their health and well-being.

Website Schedule Medical Appointment

· General

· Mental health services

thespot@wustl.edu moore_r@wustl.edu

Lifeline Aid Group

1.2 Emergency Food

2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter

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

8.9 Case Management

Trans, Queer, AAPI, Hispanic, Indigenous and Black led & run 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting those facing housing instability. Food distribution, social work assistance, job search assistance, and warming supplies.

· Syd-contact

lifelineaidgroup@gmail.com

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

· General

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Gateway Housing First

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance

8.9 Case Management

Trans Affirming

"The mission of Gateway Housing First, Inc. is to provide safe, high-quality, affordable, supportive housing to individuals and families challenged by a wide range of disabilities, complex disorders and life situations who are often impacted by chronic homelessness, generational poverty, trauma and systemic racism. We own and develop permanent supportive housing units across St. Louis City and County, some of which has 24 hour behavioral health supports while others are more independent. We also administer a few rental assistance programs through the Continuum of Care. However all referrals for these programs must go through Coordinated Entry."

teka@gatewayhousingfirst.org

YWCA Phyllis Wheatley Apartments

2.3 Transitional Housing

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.9 Case Management

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

20.4 Job Postings & Referrals

The facility provides apartments for single women for up to two years. Personal and career development services include: Case management services, GED certification, educational and vocational assessment, counseling, job readiness training, job search and referrals, life skills. Note, when dialing 314-533-9400, press Ext. 227 for admission requirements.

· General

· Housing

Ignite Hope

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

8.9 Case Management

Ignite Hope offers mental and behavioral health services, particularly after traumatic events. They have multiple specialized programs to help community members heal from various incidents. Program Overview Ignite Hope operates evidence-based outreach behavioral healthcare services to people with specific and/or specialized needs. The program is partnered with the City of St. Louis and provides participants individual and group therapy, case management, and referral services through specialized programs. Their specialized programs are broad in impact, with some focusing on young children, older adults, LGBTQIA+ folks, Black communities, people healing from the impact of suicide, and losses due to gun violence & COVID-19. The program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The program is operated by [Ignite Hope](https://www.ignite-hope.com/) Program Eligibility Individuals wishing to utilize services must: Be a resident of the City of St. Louis Have an identified mental health diagnosis or identified trauma as determined by a psychosocial assessment completed from a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Resident requiring immediate hospitalization due to imminent harm to self or others as determined by assessment completed by a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) will not be eligible for services. Program Contact Information Individuals seeking more information can contact Ignite Hope by calling (314) 449-1145 or emailing ignitehope2023@gmail.com. To refer someone other than yourself, please fill out [this form ](https://www.ignite-hope.com/s/Ignite-Hope-Referral-Form-dp2w.docx)

· General

ignitehope2023@gmail.com

MO TAY-LER

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.9 Case Management

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

Queer Affirming

MO Transition Age Youth Local Engagement And Recovery. For St. Louis Area youth and young adults (ages 16-25). Services include, but are not limited to: - case management - employment/vocational support - educational support - therapeutic services - life skills development - psychiatric services 2-3 Case Workers will be assigned to every client to help with jobs, education, healthcare, housing, etc. Case Workers include at least one trained Social Worker on every team. This is a government-funded program run by BJC.

· Contact: Courtney Winters

courtney.winters@bjc.org

Mother's Way Career Counseling

1.2 Emergency Food

1.3 Meal Providers

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

3.6 Home Cleaning

4.3 Medical Transportation

4.4 Disability Transportation

6.6 Nurses & At-Home Healthcare

8.9 Case Management

19.1 Financial Resources: General

19.5 Financial Planning

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

20.6 Career Centers

23.1 Disability Resources – General

23.5 Personal Assistance Services

Family support programs Job training and job placement assistance In-home personal care and housekeeping Transportation Meal support Emergency utility assistance

· Phone

· Fax

rrich8153@aol.com

Save, Inc. (includes Pride Haven)

1.3 Meal Providers

2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter

2.3 Transitional Housing

4.2 Private Transportation

8.9 Case Management

SAVE, Inc. believes that housing is a basic human right. Since 1986, we have been providing permanent, transitional and emergency housing assistance to Kansas City’s most vulnerable. Each year, we provide services to nearly 2,000 individuals. We work every day toward a world free of homelessness and discrimination in housing. Our mission is to provide comprehensive housing solutions to empower socially and medically disadvantaged people to improve their health and lead stable lives with dignity. Our vision is a world free of homelessness and discrimination in housing __Pride Haven__ is SAVE, Inc.’s overnight shelter for transition-aged youth, aged 18-24, facing homelessness. Our safe and accepting space offers a welcoming and affirming environment for all youth. We offer a variety of services at Pride Haven, including: - Case Management - Meal / Budget planning - Transportation - Housing / Job Assistance - Group Activities - Resources - Medical / Mental Health Referrals - Common Areas - Computers - Laundry - Showers - Meals - Beds - Kitchen

Pride Haven Save, Inc.

HOPE (Housing Options Provided for the Elderly)

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance

8.9 Case Management

19.1 Financial Resources: General

19.5 Financial Planning

Provides free, in-home counseling and case management to adults age 60 and over in the St. Louis area. Help with housing, finances, benefit education and many other areas.

· General

Audrey Culberson, Social Services Coordinator

8.9 Case Management

__Audrey Culberson, Social Services Coordinator__ Serves: Cities of Maplewood and Richmond Heights Maplewood City Hall 7601 Manchester Road Maplewood, Missouri 63143 a-culberson@cityofmaplewood.com The cities of Richmond Heights and Maplewood have created a new position, Social Services Coordinator. Audrey Culberson BSW, was hired this month to assist Maplewood and Richmond Heights community members in need. This new position will serve both cities and is the second of its kind in St. Louis County. In her past roles, Ms. Culberson has provided services for organizations such as Lutheran Senior Services, BJC Behavioral Health, and the Special School District of St. Louis County. She brings her expertise with elder care, mental health, and adolescent behavioral health support to our community. She graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a degree in Social Work and is currently working on her master’s degree at Saint Louis University with a concentration in Clinical Studies. Since Ms. Culberson began Monday, October 10, 2022, she is taking time to familiarize herself with our communities and further define the goals and mission of this new position, and is excited to take on this new role supporting the cities of Maplewood and Richmond Heights. Both City Managers, Michael Reese and Amy Hamilton, stated they are thrilled to have her join their teams!

a-culberson@cityofmaplewood.com

8.9 Case Management