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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

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Toll-Free: 884-785-7774

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

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Legal Assistance Websites

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Please see website links for more information. Note: Legal Match matches your case with a lawyer; provides a law library and many articles and resources.

Missouri Courts General Website MO Legal Services Website Legal Match

Arlene Zarembka

Temporarily Closed

16.1 Legal Resources: General

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

Trans Affirming

Serving St. Charles and St. Louis, Missouri

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CREA St. Louis (Civil Rights Enforcement Agency)

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Monitors and investigates fair housing, equal employment and public accommodation complaints. Equal opportunity enforcement. 314-622-3301 1114 Market Street, Suite 626

JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM

16.1 Legal Resources: General

St. Louis City 314-621-5848 Ext. 1023

Richard B. Dempsey Jr.

Permanently Closed

16.1 Legal Resources: General

314-781-2931 "6301 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139 311 E 5th St, Washington, MO 63090" **** WAS DISBARRED AS OF 2022 ****

Shook, Hardy, & Bacon Law Firm

16.1 Legal Resources: General

"Mary Olson molson@shb.com Provides pro bono legal services and representation to members of the transgender community for name and gender marker changes throughout Missouri as well as cases in Kansas when near Kansas City." http://www.shb.com/ 816.474.6550 2555 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108

St. Louis City Family Court (Juvenile)

16.1 Legal Resources: General

314-552-2000 920 N. Vandeventer Ave. 63108

St. Charles Victim of Crime Assistance

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Missouri has joined the ranks of many states by passing a constitutional amendment to provide victims of crime several rights. The Prosecuting Attorney's Office will strive to ensure that victims are informed of their rights; and that all victims are treated with dignity, respect, courtesy and sensitivity.

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ID and Birth Certificate Outreach Program at College Church

16.1 Legal Resources: General

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

18.5 Resources for Re-Entry – ID Documents

The College Church ID and Birth Certificate (Outreach) Program provides support with Missouri State ID cards and birth certificates from any state to St. Louis area residents. To make an appointment, call (314) 266-9557.

Website Missouri DMV Website

1-(314)-266-9557

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outreach@sfxstl.org

Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Queer Affirming

Supports the diverse community of committed gay and lesbian partners through a variety of media. Web site contains more than 450 essays, surveys, legal articles and resources on legal marriage, ceremonies, domestic partner benefits, relationship tips, parenting, and immigration. Demian, director, Seattle, WA

· Phone Number

demian@buddybuddy.com

NEW COVENANT LEGAL SERVICES

16.1 Legal Resources: General

"Provides legal services to individuals and groups, including refugees and immigrants on a sliding scale basis. Call for appointment and to provide information by phone. Types of cases include consumer fraud, landlord/tenant issues, discrimination, sexual exploitation, minor criminal cases, expungements, driver's license revocation, and more. Check their website for updates on types of cases handled." www.newcovenantlegalservices.org 314-726-6489 4236 Lindell Blvd, Suite 201 63108

MISSOURI BAR ASSOCIATION

16.1 Legal Resources: General

If you would like to hire an attorney, there is a free online service that allows you to search for attorneys accepting new clients in the State of Missouri based on their location and area of practice at www.missourilawyershelp.org. www.mobar.org "PO Box 119 326 Monroe Jefferson City 65102-0119"

Medical Amnesty

16.1 Legal Resources: General

22.13 Resource Centers in Schools

Medical Amnesty Washington University in St. Louis holds the safety and well-being of its students as essential to its mission. The University recognizes that, in alcohol related emergencies, the potential for University disciplinary action could act as a barrier to students who want to seek medical assistance for themselves or others. The Medical Amnesty and Active Bystander Protocol is designed to encourage students to seek medical care in an alcohol related emergency by reducing the potential barrier of University disciplinary consequences in certain circumstances. Medical Amnesty does not apply in cases where any student or student group eligible for protection from student conduct sanctions commits other violations, including but not limited to: - Causing physical harm - Sexual assault or violence - Property damage - Distribution of drugs - Hazing - Other criminal activity

Madeline Johnson, Esq.

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Provides services around ID documents and discrimination 816.607.1836 2555 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108 mmjohnsonlaw@gmail.com

MO Dept of Health and Senior Services: Bureau of Vital Records

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Trans Affirming

Affidavit for Correction of a Birth or Death Record IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NAME CHANGE: Until the age of 11, the department of Health and Senior Services will accept a ‘Correction Affidavit’ to change the first and/or middle name. Requires that no previous amendments have been done. To request the proper form you may call their office at 573-751-6378 and they will mail you the form that needs to be completed as it is not available online. After completing the form it must be notarized and returned to them. Their processing time for this by mail is 3-4 weeks. If desired, the form can be returned by priority/overnight mail and the processing time is reduced to 7-10 days. Request the physical address for the office if using this option, so that the overnight mail goes directly to them.

Affidavit for Correction of a Birth or Death Record Website

St. Louis City Public Defender

16.1 Legal Resources: General

District Defender: Matthew Mahaffey

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Matthew.Mahaffey@mspd.mo.gov

St. Francis Community Services - Southside Center

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

Family law, immigration law, veterans advocacy, Housing Opportunity Project more. (Formerly Catholic Charities Community Services Southside Center). Focuses on immigrant communities, offering case management, bi-lingual mental health counseling, youth programming, and legal services in immigration and family law.

General Website

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Missouri - Free Legal Answers

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Free legal advice on civil legal issues.

Free Legal Answers MO's Website

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

16.1 Legal Resources: General

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW Free representation for qualifying low income clients with an active IRS controversy. Practice areas include but are not limited to audits and examinations, appeals, federal tax litigation, collections, innocent spouse and injured spouse claims, and federal tax-related ID theft.

WashU Law Website IRS - Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers

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Law Office of Richard M. Juang

16.1 Legal Resources: General

The Law Office of Richard M. Juang is a general practice firm. We provide transactional, regulatory compliance, and consulting services for small organizations and businesses. Attorney Richard M. Juang serves a select clientele. In order to provide each client with individualized attention, he works only on cases with significant legal merit and with individuals and organizations who are trying to make a better life for themselves, working for the good of their communities, or engaging in fair business practices. Clients are given the utmost respect, discretion, and vigorous representation. Our goal is to strengthen your independence, and help you live your values. Evening and night consultation appointments are available, in addition to daytime business hours. Richard M. Juang is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law (2010) and is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (admitted in 2010) and the federal U.S. District of Massachusetts (admitted in 2012). Attorney Juang has always worked for individuals who are seeking to make a positive life for themselves and for organizations and business trying to do good in their communities. As Assistant General Counsel of AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Inc., New England's largest HIV services provider, he fought to support the work, management and staff of a multi-million dollar nonprofit agency and represented low-income individuals in civil rights, public benefits, and immigration matters. Attorney Juang is active in his community and served for several years as a Board Member for The Theater Offensive, Boston's ground-breaking theater group for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community and queer youth. He has worked throughout his career for the equality and dignity of LGBT individuals. He is also a strong supporter of creative writers, artists, and performers and is listed with the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts attorney referral service.

LawHelp Pro Bono Directory

16.1 Legal Resources: General

LawHelp helps people of low and moderate incomes find free legal aid programs in their communities, answers to questions about their legal rights and forms to help them with their legal problems, including immigration."

Legacy Law Group

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Estate planning, elder law, special needs and disability planning, probate and trust administration and business succession planning. Office: (636) 489-4404 Fax: (636) 200-8497 Email: info@legacylegalgroup.net

Life Source Consultants

4.2 Private Transportation

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

28.1 Support Groups

A Sexual & Domestic Violence Crisis Center" with multiple locations in the St. Louis area. Provides these services free of charge: - Crisis helpline - Crisis intervention - Emergency legal advocacy - Therapy/professional counseling - Case Management - Personal Advocacy - Domestic and Violence Education - Emergency Assistance contacted Kathleen Houston, Director of Administration" African American Women Women - Age 50 and Older Christian Women The Road to Recovery (Emergency Client Assistance

· Crisis hotline

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contact@lifesourceconsultants.org lifesc@sbcglobal.net

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI - IMMIGRANT LAW PROJECT 314-534-4200 / Toll Free: 800-444-0514 Provides representation for visa petitions, adjustment to permanent residence, and various other immigrant related legal matters. Services offered: Free legal advice, advocacy and representation surrounding issues of domestic violence and family law, children, education, health, housing and homelessness, public benefits and immigration. Includes free legal counsel, advice, and representation to low-income survivors of domestic / sexual violence in civil cases, including orders of protection, divorce, custody, paternity, and modification Must fill out intake application online Accessibility: Clients must meet financial eligibility based on household incomes Legal Aid: 800-444-0514 Free legal services for those who cannot afford an attorney for civil matters, services for those who qualify under income guidelines, preventive legal education programs. Legal services in the areas of housing, domestic issues, financial, health, immigration, elderly and many others, including some social services. Call or view website for more locations. www.lsem.org/ (314) 534-4200 4232 Forest Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63108

Legal Advocates for Abused Women

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.2 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Obtaining an Order of Protection

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Free legal representation at Adult and Child Order of Protection hearings for victims of abuse in seven counties. Many other legal services. LAAW’s Legal Helpline provides safety planning and crisis support, legal options and information, county-specific step by step filing procedures, and critical legal and social services referrals to any caller regardless of geographic location. Crisis and Legal Information questions, concerns or requests MUST be made by phone through LAAW’s Legal Information Line at 314-664-6699. Hotline: 314-652-3623 (for Crime Victim Center) Legal Assistance: 800-527-1460. Offers emotional support, legal options and information, county-specific step by step filing procedures, and referrals. Caller may request free legal representation (need to fill out intake form to determine eligibility) Comprehensive assistance to victims of domestic violence. Crime Victim Advocacy.

law@sbcglobal.net

St. Louis Jail & Legal Support

16.1 Legal Resources: General

A group of volunteer attorneys, legal workers, and community members committed to protecting the rights of people arrested in connection with protests. Funds cover court and legal costs of activist cases.

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freethepeoplestl@gmail.com

St. Louis County Family Court (Juvenile)

16.1 Legal Resources: General

A part of the St. Louis County Circuit Court (Missouri 21st Judicial Circuit), the Family Court of St. Louis County has been serving the citizens of St. Louis County for decades. The Family Court consists of the Juvenile Court and the Domestic Relations Court divisions. The Family Court also encompasses the celebrated Domestic Violence Court for certain order of protection cases.

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Lambda Legal

16.1 Legal Resources: General

National legal organization representing numerous issues in courts and advocacy. A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and those with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. The nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of LGBTQ people and people with HIV/AIDS.

St. Louis County Civil Courts Building

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Services offered: Adult abuse office provides paperwork to file for an order of protection; can speak with a CVAC victim advocate for assistance with filing and court advocacy Hours: *M 8:00AM-6:00PM; *Tues-F 8:00AM-5:00PM *must file no later than 4:00PM; Sat 9AM-12PM Accessibility: Free to file; accessible via metro (Clayton station)" "Adult abuse office: (314) 615-8029 To speak with a CVAC advocate: (314) 615-3210" 105 S. Central Avenue, Clayton MO 63105

John Marshall and Illinois Equality Name and Gender Marker Clinic

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Individuals seeking assistance can make an appointment to speak with a law student by contacting the clinic at 312-427-2737, ext. 477. The office line is staffed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. Any Illinoisan who wants to pursue a name or gender marker change can contact the project. Confidentiality is assured, and the program's legal services are free. The partnership with John Marshall is part of Equality Illinois’ agenda to advance lived equality for transgender Illinoisans. In 2014, Equality Illinois published the Guide to Name and Gender Marker Changes in partnership with Seyfarth Shaw, which is also providing advisory support for law students in the clinic. The guide, which can be found at http://tinyurl.com/EI-Guide, is a 44-page toolkit of legal instructions and forms for name and gender marker changes.

Equality Illinois Website Transformative Justice Law Clinic

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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

Gaylin Rich Carver – Carver & Michael LLC

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Specializing in Family Law – Experienced in Transgender Custody Issues www.carvermichael.net 573-636-4215 419 E High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101

EHOC Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Seeks to ensure equal access to housing and places of public accommodation for all people through education, counseling, investigation, and enforcement. No charge to clients. www.ehocstl.org 314-534-5800 1027 S. Vandeventer Ave., 6th Floor 63110

Transgender Law Center

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Trans Affirming

Making authentic lives possible. Working to change law, policy, and attitudes – provides information and assistance to individuals and families.

Website Website

UPCOUNSEL

16.1 Legal Resources: General

23.1 Disability Resources – General

Provides cost-effective legal services for non-profits, businesses, entrepreneurs, and more.

Connections to Success

Permanently Closed

16.1 Legal Resources: General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

1431 North Kingsland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63133 Email: kathylambert@charter.net A holistic model designed to begin working an individual pre-release from prison through a Personal and Professional Development Class to create a life plan as they transition back to the community. The individual is matched with a success team (mentor team of 2-3 individuals) from the faith community to walk along beside them as they transition to the community. CtS works with job development & placement, retention follow-up, and assists the individual with their life plan, ie. housing, education, etc. The life plan, success teams, case managers and probation officers working in concert together to assist individuals adapt, become law-abiding citizens, rejoin families and retain employment. 46. Resources Beyond St. Louis - Kansas City, MO Clothing and support. Other locations. Check website. 901 N. 8th St., Suite 201 Kansas City, KS 66101 913-948-5968"

Midwest Website

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· Kansas City Number

kathylambert@charter.net

Missouri State Public Defender

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Missouri State Public Defender System - Mary Fox - Director - Jane Duncan - Statewide - Gina Hall - Statewide - Heather Tilman - Statewide

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St Louis County Public Defender

16.1 Legal Resources: General

District 21 District Defender: Beverly Hauber Full list of MO public defenders: https://publicdefender.mo.gov/clients-and-families/offices-and-contacts/

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Kathy Wysack, Attorney at Law

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Helps with name and gender marker changes in St. Louis, MO and Downstate Illinois areas.

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kathy@kathywysack.com

ArchCity Defenders

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Trans Affirming

Civil Rights Attorneys Free or low cost legal representation, from minor criminal offenses, to landlord-tenant law, to family law issues. Call for information about their BAIL PROJECT. Click HERE for Arch City's NEW 2019 GUIDE TO REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL COURTS. The Guides can be downloaded and printed.

· Toll free phone number

· Local Phone Number

MAIL@ARCHCITYDEFENDERS.ORG

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Missouri

16.1 Legal Resources: General

18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

23.1 Disability Resources – General

A non-partisan, not-for-profit, membership organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of civil liberties in eastern Missouri. The ACLU - Eastern Missouri branch defends civil liberties and the principles of equality and justice in Missouri through litigation, legislation programs and public education. If you believe your civil rights have been violated, call, mail, or submit a complaint online. The ACLU processes claims over a few weeks, and takes cases they believe will impact litigation (creating precedent to expand civil liberties for others). __Note: If filing a complaint on behalf of a person who is incarcerated, please include their Inmate DOC Number__

ACLU of Missouri American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri website File a Complaint Online

1 (314) 652-3111

· Intake

1 (314) 652-3114

· Administration

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) LGBTQ Youth & Schools Resource Library

16.1 Legal Resources: General

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

23.1 Disability Resources – General

Trans Affirming

A comprehensive source of ACLU resources and links for LGBT youth and schools including Know Your Rights: A Quick Guide for LGBT High School Students, information on the Equal Access Act/Gender-Sexuality Alliances, harassment, free speech/free expression/prom, privacy, equal protection, transgender/gender nonconforming student resources, and more.

Website Find Your Local ACLU

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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.

William P. Grant and Hank Miller

16.1 Legal Resources: General

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

Trans Affirming

Family, juvenile, and criminal law services. They have handled LGBTQ issues as well as name and gender marker changes.

· William's number

· Hank's number

Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration Missouri (DIFP)

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Insurance Coverage Issues

· Office

· Fax

Crime Victim Center of St. Louis

8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines

15.1 Crime Victim Services

16.1 Legal Resources: General

The Crime Victim Center of St. Louis (CVC) was founded in 1972 as the first victim service agency in the nation. Our mission is to empower individuals impacted by crime to move from crisis to resilience. We offer a wide range of services for individuals, communities, and other organizations and institutions seeking to improve their services to victims of crime. We provide resources, counseling, advocacy, legal assistance, and referrals for thousands of victims of crime and their families in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Services are free of charge and the crime does not have to have been reported to law enforcement to receive services. CVC has different advocacy programs to provide direct services to victims and their families. Our advocates assist victims of intimate partner violence, homicide, sexual assault, nonfatal gun violence, and families/juveniles in crisis. Our counselors provide trauma-specific interventions including person-centered therapy, complex grief counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Play Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. We see ages 6 and older. Our Legal Assistance Program addresses the needs of victims who are indigent and under-served by providing services that combine expertise in domestic violence issues, including legal advocacy, safety planning, legal referrals, and legal representation for Orders of Protection.

· Main Line

· Legal assistance

Mid-America Law Practice, LLC

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.8 Housing Law

Attorneys Azra Ahmad and Lena Salameh focus on estate planning, elder law, personal injury, medicaid planning, living trusts, LLC formation, and traffic tickets.

Website Youtube

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info@midamericalaw.com

James P. Ahearn (Law Firm)

16.1 Legal Resources: General

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

16.7 Family Law

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

James P. Ahearn is both a lawyer and licensed professional counselor who focuses on family law, immigration matters, landlord-tenant matters, property disputes, and business services to mental health professionals.

Website Psychology Today

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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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The Bail Project

16.1 Legal Resources: General

18.6 Bail Funds

The Bail Project provides voluntary supportive services and free bail assistance to thousands of low-income Americans every year.

Website Twitter

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Missouri Bar Lawyer Search

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

Use Lawyer Search to find a lawyer currently accepting new clients.

Missouri Lawyers Help - Find A Lawyer Bar Association of Metro St. Louis (BAMSL)

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Robert Curran - Curran Law Firm

16.1 Legal Resources: General

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

16.8 Housing Law

16.9 Employment Law

Law firm experienced in representing people who have been injured or illegally discriminated against as well as wrongful death.

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· Independence, MO office

JC@CurranLawFirm.com

PROMO Missouri

16.1 Legal Resources: General

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.3 Voting & Electoral Politics

21.4 Community Organizing Resources

Queer Affirming

Trans Affirming

PROMO, a Missouri statewide organization, confronts systemic inequities to liberate the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination and oppression.

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PROMO@promoonline.org

Ollie Caron-Noble - Raza Family Law Solutions, LLC

Permanently Closed

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.7 Family Law

We're a small family law firm based in St. Louis, MO that aims to offer an affirming space for all. We provide legal representation for all things family law, including prenuptial agreements, divorce, custody issues, and modifications of divorce orders. As a queer and trans attorney, I aim to provide a high a degree of cultural sensitivity and ensure that the identities you hold are validated and respected throughout our work together. __Update as of 10/26/2024:__ I'm no longer practicing family law in Missouri; I'm now a legal aid attorney in Illinois and am no longer accepting private clients.

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ocaron-noble@razafls.com

Zepp Wellness

8.6 Mental Health Online Resources

10.4 Sex Worker Support

10.7 Sexual Health Education

16.1 Legal Resources: General

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.1 Support Groups

Accessible, intersectional, mental health services & education centering the needs of Black, Indigenous, femmes of color, queer folks, survivors and sex workers. All of our services are digital and FREE for BIPOC.

Kovar Law Firm

16.1 Legal Resources: General

23.1 Disability Resources – General

24.1 Resources for Aging – General

A small local estate planning firm that specializes in non-traditional families and family structures

info@kovarlawfirm.com jkovar@kovarlawfirm.com

Tap In Center

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.6 Criminal Law

18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

18.2 Resources for Prisoners – Legal

For individuals to get legal assistance and connect with local support services. The Tap In Center hours: - every Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch. - First Tuesday of the month 6-8pm at Lewis & Clark branch. At the Tap In Center, individuals can: - Meet with an attorney - Learn their case status and court date information - Apply for a public defender - Connect with local services through the Bail Project - Enroll in a program to receive court reminders - Get assistance navigating the court process - Access the library's free wi-fi Pretrial Support Services are available from the Bail Project - Court reminders - Transportation and employment assistance - Show up in person, call or email to sign-up for pretrial support. The Tap In Center is a member of the St. Louis Community Information Exchange, a coordinated care network of health and social service providers. This unique partnership brings together the St. Louis County Library, the Missouri State Public Defender’s Office, The Bail Project, MacArthur Foundation Safety & Justice Challenge, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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TapInSTL@gmail.com

Legal Shield

16.1 Legal Resources: General

Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, pay a small monthly fee and get access to a lawyer that can advise you on a huge variety of issues—but without a huge bill.

CASA of St. Louis

16.1 Legal Resources: General

CASA of St. Louis engages highly trained volunteers to provide best-interest court and community based advocacy for children in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect. Provides legal advocacy for youth in foster care.

· Vandeventer Location

· Clayton Location

info@stlcasa.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

Fathers & Families Support Center

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

16.1 Legal Resources: General

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

19.1 Financial Resources: General

19.5 Financial Planning

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

25.2 Parenting Support – General

28.1 Support Groups

Fathers & Families Support Center (FFSC) is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families by encouraging committed and responsible parents. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty, child neglect, child abuse, and welfare dependence by educating and preparing fathers and mothers to become responsible parents who have the financial stability to support their children materially and the parenting skills to support them emotionally and developmentally. __Programs__ Family Formation Employment Development & Mentoring Youth Leadership & Development Re-Entry Project Neighborhood Healing Network Fathers' Rap __Services__ - Parenting training and positive co-parenting education - Family therapy - Employment and job skills training - Health and wellness instruction - Legal assistance - Substance abuse prevention - Financial education - One-on-one youth mentoring - Housing assistance - Crime victim services - Trauma workshops - Case management and support services

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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri - Advocates for Family Health Program

6.5 Health Insurance

16.1 Legal Resources: General

23.1 Disability Resources – General

The Advocates for Family Health Program (AFH) works with people who have Medicaid/MO HealthNet health insurance coverage and need help getting medically necessary services approved and paid for by the MO HealthNet insurance plans. We also help people who are having trouble finding Medicaid providers, are having Medicaid billing problems, or are experiencing really any problem with their Medicaid coverage.

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St. Louis Area Resource Directory

1.1 Food Pantries

1.2 Emergency Food

2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter

2.2 Drop-in Centers

2.3 Transitional Housing

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

3.3 Household Essentials

8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines

8.6 Mental Health Online Resources

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.5 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Shelters for Survivors

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.4 Housing Services for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

20.1 Unemployment Assistance

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

20.3 Tips for Job Seekers

23.1 Disability Resources – General

25.2 Parenting Support – General

25.4 Nutritional Support

This website provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page. Listings are alphabetical under each category. Hotlines, clothing, household items, for Dads, Disability, Domestic Violence, Drop-in centers, employment, job training, food programs, food pantries, housing, shelters, legal services, immigrant services, mental health, substance use, utilities, veterans, youth services, mental health.

MacArthur Justice Center

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.6 Criminal Law

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

We represent people abused by our oppressive criminal legal system and fight to vindicate their rights, hold people with power accountable and reshape the law going forward. the MacArthur Justice Center has attorneys in five states litigating cases all over the country at every level of the federal judicial system. Some issues include immigrant rights, police accountability and abuse, prosecutor accountability, advancing rights for incarcerated folks, bail, public defense, and the death penalty. A civil rights law firm with a focus on jails and prisons, as well as court reform sentencing and parole practices, death penalty and policing. Has offices in Chicago, New Orleans and Oxford, Mass. In July 2016, the MacArthur Justice Center opened an office in St. Louis. Check website for how to apply for representation and information on class action lawsuits. www.macarthurjustice.org/ 314-254-8540 3115 South Grand Blvd. Suite 300 63118

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Trans Law Help

Permanently Closed

16.1 Legal Resources: General

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

An online database of trans-positive legal resources. Organized by state and includes a list of lawyers, notaries, and additional legal services. *SQSHBook Editor's Note (3/23/23): The Trans Law Help website and resource directory have been taken offline. The current owner of the web address translawhelp.org does not have any connection to the previous program.*

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri - Youth and Family Advocacy Program

16.1 Legal Resources: General

The Youth and Family Advocacy Program assists youth and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability by providing supportive case management and civil legal assistance.

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youthnowstl@lsem.org

DEAF INC. (Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.)

16.1 Legal Resources: General

23.1 Disability Resources – General

Deaf Inc. provides: - interpreting, advocacy, support groups and more - counseling and classes for parents and children - assistance in courtroom and law enforcement situations Some services are free

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· Interpreting services

info@deafinc.com interpreting@deafinc.org community@deafinc.org

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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Trans Legal Services Network Directory

16.1 Legal Resources: General

National directory of trans-affirming legal resources. Maintained by the National Center for Transgender Equality.

ncte@transequality.org

CG Immigration Law, LLC

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

Offers a variety of legal services in areas such as: - green cards - work permits - family visas - DACA - business visas - traffic tickets - warrants - divorce Offers a free one-hour consultation.

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stlouis@cgimmigrationlaw.com

Federal Bonding Program

16.1 Legal Resources: General

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

19.7 Insurance Providers

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

Lamont Brown, Bonding Service Coordinator The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants who are qualified, but fail to get jobs because regular commercial bonding is denied due to their backgrounds. The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants. Click here for more information. And let potential employers know about this program if they don't already. Provides fidelity bonding insurance coverage to individuals with criminal histories and other high-risk job applicants.

1-(573) 526-8217

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1-(573) 522-9496

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Catholic Legal Immigration Network

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

17.5 Mental Health & Case Management Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

17.7 Legislative & Advocacy Resources for Immigrants

17.8 Faith-Based Resources for Immigrants

Immigration attorneys who specialize in advocacy, worker immigration law, more.

Website Youtube

· Main Phone

· Main Fax

Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry (CLAM)

1.2 Emergency Food

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

16.1 Legal Resources: General

16.1 Legal Resources: General

17.1 Legal Assistance Resources for Immigrants

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

(No Walk-Ins, Call for appointment) Mostly domestic issues, cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents. Provides free legal services to low income clients in civil matters including evictions, bankruptcies, abuse orders of protection, welfare and food stamp benefits. No Walk-Ins. CLAM handles many cases involving paternity, orders of protection, guardianship, and abuse. CLAM also offers services for immigrant populations who face challenges in filing governmental documents.

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16.1 Legal Resources: General