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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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Gender Sexuality Info, LLC

10.7 Sexual Health Education

16.1 Legal Resources: General

19.1 Financial Resources: General

20.4 Job Postings & Referrals

20.6 Career Centers

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

24.1 Resources for Aging – General

26.1 Religious & Spiritual Resources – General

29.1 Social Groups & Events

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

29.4 Sports & Fitness

30.3 Press & Media

31.3 History & Archives

Links to National LGBTQ+ resources in the US - Ace and Aro - Addiction and Substance Abuse - Aging and Elderly - Bisexual and Multisexual - Camps for Youth, Adults, and Families - College and Higher Education - Ending Conversion Therapy - Financial Support - Health and Medical - Hobbie and Sports - Jobs and Careers - Journalism, News, and Blogs - K-12 Education - Legal Support and Rights - LGBTQ+ Conferences - LGBTQ 101 and Beyond - LGBTQ Awareness Events - Religion, Faith, and Spirituality - Safety and Shelter - Sexual Health and Education - Social Support and Mentorship - Storytelling - Suicide Prevention - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Expansive

PFLAG – Greater St. Louis

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

PFLAG Greater St. Louis promotes the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people, their parents, families, and friends through support, education, and advocacy.

· General Phone

pflagstl@gmail.com

LASE Specialized Education

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

LASE Office Lutheran Association for Special Education 3558 S. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63118 Phone: (314) 268-1234 Fax: (314) 268-1232

· General

Empowering Queer Activists and Leaders (EQUAL)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

We are the "Gay-Straight Alliance Network connecting LGBTQ youth across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our goals is to enable the next generation of social justice leaders dedicated to ending all forms of oppression." EQUAL organizes an annual Empowerment Summit, National Coming Out Day and the Day of Silence.

· General

support@equalcenter.org

Sex Positive Families, LLC

10.3 Sex & Pleasure

10.7 Sexual Health Education

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

22.5 Online Education

22.9 Educational Supplies (Textbooks, etc.)

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

Gender-inclusive puberty education for ages 8-12 and their trusted adults.

Safe Zone UMSL Training Program

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Safe Zone trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege. - Safe Zone Project

National LGBTQ Task Force

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

The __National LGBTQ Task Force__ is an American social justice advocacy non-profit organizing the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Also known as The Task Force, the organization supports action and activism on behalf of LGBTQ people and advances a progressive vision of liberation. The Task Force organizes the annual __Creating Change__ conference, a skills-building event for community and allies with over 2,000 attendees each year. The __Task Force Policy Institute__ think tank conducts social science research, policy analysis, strategy development, public education, and advocacy.

· Washington, DC Office

· Miami, FL Office

thetaskforce@thetaskforce.org

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

NCTE is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people. Find news, discussion and resources. See also http://transequality.org/PDFs/Executive_Summary.pdf Injustice at Every Turn: A Report of the National Transgender Discrimination Survey Groundbreaking report from the NCTE.

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) website

· National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) phone line

MO LEGISLATOR LOOKUP

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

"LEGISLATOR LOOKUP Find your senators and representatives for MO General Assembly."

Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV)

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

The Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence unites Missourians with a shared value that rape and abuse must end, and advances this through education, alliance, research and public policy. Search for service providers in your region, or across Missouri, by selecting the area on our interactive map. You can also search for providers throughout the state by selecting more specific criteria such as Program Type, Location, Specific Services, and Member Agency Name. "MCADSV successfully advocates to pass laws and improve policies to address rape and abuse in Missouri. They secure statewide funding for programs that help victims of rape and abuse. Services: Information and resources to support survivors in Missouri. Extensive listing of resources for women who have been, (or are) victims of assault or domestic violence. A statewide network of community-based programs and individuals providing shelter, support and advocacy to battered women and their children. National Network to End Domestic Violence: www.NNEDV.ORG- provides information and stats on DV Database of DV, SV, shelter, therapy resources. Includes different languages and regions that the resource services. Resource for information, education, and research on Domestic & Sexual Violence. Public policy advocacy on shelters, DV/SV services/resources, and information for immigrant women.

Website Directory

· General

Maryville University College Guide for LGBTQ Students

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Tips for applying, general information, statistics, financial aid guidelines and more.

Kansas Equality Coalition

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.3 Voting & Electoral Politics

Group determined to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Step In, Speak Up (Kognito)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

An educational simulator provided by Kognito to help teachers and other professionals understand the struggles faced by LGBTQ youth.

Metro Trans Umbrella Group of St. Louis (MTUG)

1.1 Food Pantries

1.2 Emergency Food

3.1 Clothing & Furniture

7.8 Gender-Affirming Clothing

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

Trans Affirming

MTUG strives to support all individuals that fall under the “Umbrella term” of Trans which includes, but is not limited to: Transsexuals (FtM, MtF), genderqueer, androgynous, agender, intersex, drag, and questioning.

Website MTUG Support Groups

· General

info@stlmetrotrans.org

Monarch Immigrant Services

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

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

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

23.1 Disability Resources – General

24.2 Senior Living Facilities

Monarch Immigrant Services provides mental health and social services to the elderly and disabled foreign-born, and trauma-informed mental health services for immigrant and refugee youth.

· General for Office

· General Fax

connect@monarchstl.org

Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

LGBTQ law, policy, and business activism. News and resources

Synergy Services

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.3 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Legal Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

13.1 Child & Elder Abuse

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

An organization helping victims of family violence find safety, support, strength and skills to change their lives. Services: - Hotlines - Emergency shelter & temporary housing - Physical & mental health service - School-based trauma care - Child’s advocacy center - Children forensic interviews - Offender intervention services - Safe Place program - Domestic violence hotline: 816-321-7050, 800-491-1114 - Knowledgeable and caring operators are available 24 hours a day, every day, to provide emotional support and information about shelter, counseling, support groups and other services available in our community. Youth Crisis Hotline: 816-741-8700, 888-233-1639, Our youth crisis hotline assists homeless and runaway youth. Young people can call the hotline directly or access help at Safe Place locations throughout the community where staff are trained to call our hotline.

· Children's crisis hotline

· Domestic Violence Hotline

intake@synergyservices.org

The Center Project

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

29.1 Social Groups & Events

Mid-Missouri’s LGBTQ, questioning and ally community space located in downtown Columbia. - Mission: To provide resources and a safe space for LGBTQ individuals to meet, to play, and to grow. - Outreach focus: Youth, families, and people living in rural areas. We provide community resources, like a curated library, a gender affirming healthcare provider list, a closet with free clothing for LGBTQ folks in need, and supportive programming and activities for LGBTQ youth, parents, and transgender and non-binary adults.

· General

Trans Spectrum

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Trans Affirming

Trans Spectrum Conference’s Suggested Reading List.

Glossary of LGBTQIA+ Terms

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Glossary of LGBTQ+ terms

Glossary of LGBTQIA+ Terms website

Gender Spectrum

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Provides consultation, training and events designed to help families, educators, professionals, and organizations understand and address the concepts of gender identity and expression. Gender Spectrum’s mission is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth. To accomplish this, we help families, organizations, and institutions increase their understanding of gender and consider the implications that evolving views have for each of us.

Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network Kansas City

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

22.2 K-12 Schools & School Districts

Our mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

· General

Gateway Alliance Against Human Trafficking

13.2 Human & Sex Trafficking

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

GHT educates communities and inspires positive systemic change to end human trafficking. Gateway Human Trafficking envision creating a safe world for all children. We help communities see the hidden crime of human trafficking. Our programs build a path to more equitable understanding of the problem since as a multi-culture criminal activity, human trafficking is more than just a single subject to be taught; To fight against it, we should eliminate every subject that makes vulnerable people to be targeted by traffickers including- but not limited to- violence, abuse, poverty, homelessness. Lack of community awareness and existence of various types of social discriminations that some of our community members face make them even more vulnerable to trafficking situations. Our goal is to empower our communities through education about how to identify- and report- human trafficking to minimize victimization of vulnerable people. We address human trafficking in the context of social justice education program, since we believe education is the engine of justice, economic growth, and the best investment we can make in the future of our society. The better educated our society is regarding various subjects around human trafficking, the more inspired, productive, and innovative it maybe to advocate for systemic change to end human trafficking.

· General

info@www.gatewayhumantrafficking.org

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

Rustin's Place

2.2 Drop-in Centers

10.2 HIV & AIDS Care

10.5 STI Testing & Treatment

10.7 Sexual Health Education

11.1 Reproductive Health Services: General

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

A program of Williams and Associates. Safe haven, free wi-fi. STD/ST testing, social activities, health education. PREP available. Rustin’s Place is a program of Williams and Associates, Inc. that aims to provide health education, disease prevention services, and health promotion care, with particular regard to African Americans (but testing is still available for everyone, regardless of race). Their vision is zero percent disparity and one hundred percent access in healthcare services for minority populations in STL. FREE - STD/STI testing, condoms and lube, health education, support groups, wi-fi, laundry machines, social activities (game/movie nights, “The Tea” chat sessions, Black Men’s Exchange, cook outs

· Main

untiltheresacure86@gmail.com

Decolonization Coven

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.4 Community Organizing Resources

31.3 History & Archives

Decolonization Coven is a public, horizontally built decolonization hub - a People's Press + Wikipedia + Info, with a focus on information in zine format.

Empower Missouri

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Empower Missouri envisions Missouri becoming a more just, equitable and democratic society that assures every person’s health, safety, security, independence, human rights, dignity and the opportunity to reach full potential.

1-(573) 634-2901

· General

info@empowermissouri.org

Transgender Resource Education and Enrichment Services

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Non-profit dedicated to improving trans education in rural communities.

CURE-SORT (formerly known as Sex Abuse Treatment Alliance)

12.8 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Resources for Perpetrators

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Sex Offenders Restored through Treatment (SORT), a non-profit advocacy membership organization founded in 1990, is an issue chapter of Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (National CURE) and is referred to as CURE-SORT. CURE-SORT works to provide information, resources, contacts, and support to individuals, families, defense attorneys, treatment providers, public media, legislators, law enforcement personnel, and other professionals who work with or are interested in issues of sexual abuse and its prevention.

Campus Pride

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Since 2007, the Campus Pride Index has been a LGBTQ national benchmarking tool for colleges and universities to create safer, more inclusive campus communities. The free online tool allows prospective students, families/parents and those interested in higher education to search a database of LGBTQ-friendly campuses who have come out to improve the academic experience and quality of campus life. This national nonprofit serves LGBTQ and ally student leaders and campus organizations through leadership development, support programs, and services to create safer, more inclusive LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities. Their resources include the Campus Pride Index, a database of information on LGBTQ-friendly colleges nationwide, and their ""Lil' Purple Backpack"" resource guide.

Trans Student Educational Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

A youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconforming students through advocacy and empowerment. In addition to a focus on creating a more trans-friendly education system, the mission of TSER is to educate the public and teach trans activists how to be effective organizers.

Assisting Women with Advocacy, Resources & Education (AWARE)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

AWARE (Assisting Women through Action, Resources & Education) is a grass-roots organization dedicated to promoting awareness and generating funds in order to make meaningful improvements in the lives of women and girls in the New York City community and worldwide. AWARE was originally founded in 1992 by a group of friends who wanted to make a difference in the lives of women. In 2013, we added a Connecticut chapter.

1(314) 362-9273

· Phone Number

aware@awarenyc.org

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Trans Affirming

Mission: to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.

· Office

· Fax

Amnesty International

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Queer Affirming

Amnesty International conducts research, provides training, and advocates for reform to advance equality and safety.

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

· General

YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

25.4 Nutritional Support

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

The mission of the Youth and Family Center is to empower youth, families, and older adults to achieve their full potential by providing holistic resources and to serve the community of North St. Louis and beyond. Our programs educate, advocate, build job skills, and support healthy living across generations. As a community stabilizer, we strive to meet evolving community needs. Youth programs, summer camp, Jazzy Seniors Nutrition, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness, and family support services to residents of North St. Louis.

· General

A Red Circle

1.1 Food Pantries

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

25.2 Parenting Support – General

29.23 Theater & Performing Arts

A Red Circle, founded in 2017, exists to promote community betterment in North St. Louis County through a racial equity lens. __Purpose:__ *Economic development through a racial equality lens.* __Vision:__ *To restore North County to a safe, vibrant, sustainable, and economically sound community that remains diverse.* Current concerns in North St. Louis County that impact quality of life and health are the lack of sustainable jobs, education disparities, limited healthy food access, financial pressures, low voter participation, and exposure to the arts. We approach these issues in a holistic, collaborative way – working with residents, elected officials, community leaders, volunteers, and more. A Red Circle is a tax-exempt organization with 501(c)(3) status, a proud member of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, and the Heartland Midwest Black Chamber of Commerce. — ### Our Projects & Programs . . __Community Wellness__ Parent Café, Healthy Mom & Babies, Mutual Aid __Healthy Food Access__ Healthy Flavor Community Garden, Healthy Community Market, North County Agricultural Education Center __Education__ Education Advocacy Team, Back to School With Books __Policy__ Serve Kids Better in St. Louis (with American Heart Association), Education Advocacy Coalition, Civic Engagement __Employment__ Food & Justice Fellowship, STL Youth Jobs Partnership __Arts__ Art in the Garden, Chosen Pathways, Drumming for Peace, Kwanzaa: The Village It Takes, Meet A Red Circle at The Muny

· Primary Phone

info@aredcircle.org

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

· General

Stand with Trans

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

25.2 Parenting Support – General

28.1 Support Groups

Stand with Trans empowers and supports transgender youth and their loved ones.

Website Events Calendar

· General

info@standwithtrans.org

PFLAG – National

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.

· General

Deanna Sophia Danger

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

9.2 Disordered Eating

9.5 Non-Western Medicine & Holistic Healing

10.3 Sex & Pleasure

10.4 Sex Worker Support

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

23.4 Neurodivergence Resources

26.1 Religious & Spiritual Resources – General

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

31.2 Tips, Instructions, Templates

Queer Affirming

Deanna Sophia Danger (they/them) is a Certified Insight Meditation Teacher & Mentor, queer Dharma practitioner, social impact organizer, retired professional performance artist, and WEAVER. Deanna’s approach to the Dharma finds ground within the intersection of spirituality and social impact. In their full time work, they are the Systems Change & Healing Justice Facilitator for the St. Louis Queer+ Support & Helpline (SQSH), where they are also a member of the STARLING Somatic Healers Collective. Deanna supports the St. Louis community as the facilitator of “STL QUEER SANGHA: You Can Sit With Us,” a monthly, inclusive Insight meditation group and community gathering for all LGBTQIA+ folks and co-conspirators, cultivating a path of Spiritual Solidarity, and an Advisory Circle Member at Empowered Spaces, a trauma-aware, holistic, healing collective. Deanna is accredited to teach Insight meditation through The Awareness Training Institute and the Greater Good Science Center of the University of California at Berkeley, and accredited as a Mindfulness Mentor through Banyan (formerly Cloud Sangha). Deanna’s guiding teachers are internationally recognized authors, Theravada Buddhist meditation teachers, and psychologists, Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. Through an accessible, relatable, creatively expressive and engaged praxis of Spiritual Solidarity, Deanna is motivated by co-cultivating embodiment of liberation at the cellular and global levels. As a working class, queer, nonbinary, neurodiverse & chronically ill, IPV + trauma survivor, and former sex worker Deanna is passionate about weaving webs of support that take interdependence from transactional to reciprocal. Suitable for all experience levels & identities, Deanna’s interactive support meets you where you are. Their facilitation offers an intrinsically anti-oppressive, trauma-aware and neurocognitive-aware foundation supporting you to hone your self-agency, dissolve shame & self-blame, move from dissociation to embodiment, and increase your access to joy, pleasure and felt-sense belonging.

Website - Meditation Substack Meditation & Mental Health Resource List STL Queer Sangha: You Can Sit With Us

deanna@deannadanger.com

Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL)

2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance

2.8 Housing Discrimination

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Trans-led organization tackling systemic injustices that trans humans face in the housing sector. Rental/Financial assistance; classes (financial literacy, homebuyers education, credit repair); advocacy; competency trainings for shelter providers.

programs@thi-stl.org contact@thi-stl.org

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.

· General

PROMO@promoonline.org

Youth Acceptance Project

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

25.2 Parenting Support – General

28.2 Conflict Support Services

A program of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. The Youth Acceptance Project (YAP) supports foster & adoptive families with LGBTQ+ youth. The YAP Specialist assists caregivers who are struggling with the sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (SOGIE) of their youth. YAP social workers use a trauma-informed, psycho-educational model seeped in cultural humility to address the misinformation, resistance, fear, grief, and guilt that families may experience. The YAP program is also great for caregivers who are affirming of their youth's LGBTQ+ identity, but would like some additional guidance on how to best support them. The YAP Specialist also meets with and supports the young person.

· General

hannahwoods@foster-adopt.org

STL Name & Gender Marker Change Mutual Aid

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

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Trans Affirming

Recognizing the great obstacles faced by low/no-income queer & trans individuals who seek to change their legal name and/or gender marker, this collective of non-attorneys seeks to share knowledge gained from firsthand experience to demystify the legal process and support pro se petitioners logistically, financially, and emotionally. STL Name & Gender Marker Change Mutual Aid provides information on step-by-step processes based on public information and lived experiences (not legal advice) from others on what worked and did not when getting their name and gender marker legally changed in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri, and Illinois. The organization also offers name / gender marker change pop-up clinics and tables at events. __UPDATE (08/19/2024):__ Missouri residents, please read the [PROMO update](https://promomissouri.org/mo-dor-secretly-changes-gender-marker-procedure/) as many of the documents on this site are no longer accessible/accepted by state agencies.

stlnamechange@gmail.com

MO Rainbow Rights

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

MO Rainbow Rights is a community created by and for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies! Its website provides a wealth of resources, including educational materials, support networks, and opportunities for activism. MO Rainbow Rights also regularly hosts events, workshops, and discussions to foster dialogue, raise awareness, and promote positive change. Some favorites are game nights, park potluck picnics, and group walks. It also has a growing and active online community such as Facebook and Discord for gaming and socializing.

contact@morainbowrights.com

Everywhere is Queer App

1.4 Grocery Stores & Supermarkets

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

10.6 Sex Therapy

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.1 Support Groups

29.1 Social Groups & Events

29.12 Restaurants & Food Places

29.13 Beverage Shops (Coffee, Tea, etc.)

29.14 Bookstores

29.15 Record/CD/DVD Stores

29.16 Metaphysical/Witchcraft Stores

29.17 Local/Small Businesses

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

29.21 Music & DJs

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

29.7 Salons & Barbershops

"Worldwide queer-owned business map and online community hub. Everywhere Is Queer is a public resource (and ever-growing searchable map!) created for the LGBTQIA2S+ and ally community to find welcoming, queer-owned spaces to shop, connect, eat, learn, and grow all over the world… even in your own neighborhood!" Featuring over 9,000 businesses.

Queer Joy Collective

8.6 Mental Health Online Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

30.1 Visual Arts

30.2 Literature

31.3 History & Archives

Queer Joy Collective's work revolves around community-based resilience building through positive expression. Rather than dismantling our oppression through reactionary methods, our organization combats discrimination through transformative actions which lead to greater social change. Within a broader network of organizations dedicated to queer liberation, QJC serves as the emotional undercurrent propelling these efforts.

empowerqueerjoy@gmail.com

It Gets Better Project

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

30.3 Press & Media

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

Queer Affirming

"Inspires people across the globe to share their stories and remind the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth that hope is out there, and it will get better. Get Help page allows users to find LGBTQ+ youth support services in your community. Pledges ask visitors to commit to a world where all LGBTQ+ young people are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals"

info@itgetsbetter.org

Left Bank Books

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Trans Affirming

"We are the oldest and largest independently-owned full-line bookstore in St. Louis, and we offer a full-line of new and used books, gifts, cards, magazines, toys and services."

· Phone Number

info@left-bank.com

Family Equality

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

25.2 Parenting Support – General

28.1 Support Groups

Founded in 1979 at the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, Family Equality is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to create a world where everyone can experience the unconditional love, safety, and belonging of family. They offer information, resources, events, and support groups for LGBTQ+ families in the U.S. Family Equality cannot provide individual legal advice or family-building financial support, but they can provide resources and referrals to other organizations. See website for further details. Current support space offerings include: - Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Parents Virtual Peer Support Space - Trying to Conceive (TTC) - Parents Navigating School Challenges

Website Virtual Peer Support Spaces

· General

St. Louis LGBT History Project

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

31.3 History & Archives

Trans Affirming

Our Mission is to "preserve and promote the diverse and dynamic history of the LGBTQ community of Greater St. Louis." We offer the following services. There is no fee, but donations and providing volunteer time to support our work is crucial to our long-term success. 1. Archives (preserving items in partnership with the Missouri History Museum and the State Historical Society of Missouri at UMSL) 2. Conservation Consultation (how to protect your photos, papers, etc.) 3. Displays/Exhibits (at events such as St. Louis Pride) 4. Oral Histories (recording the history of our community, one person at a time) 5. Speakers Bureau (a speaker for your event can be arranged with lead time) 6. Treasure Drives (fun and educational events to foster donations of artifacts to the Project) 7. Tours (tours of LGBT sites in St. Louis can be arranged with lead time and resources) 8. Website (offering an interactive glimpse into our rich and dynamic LGBT past)

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stlgayhistory@me.com

THRIVE

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

THRIVE Lifeline is a small, grassroots 24/7 text-based crisis line. Our organization is made up entirely of people with intersecting marginalized identities. We understand the systemic barriers that are faced by our communities and the struggles those can lead to, so we are here to support our communities in any way we can. In order to keep our communities alive and thriving, THRIVE offers both crisis and warmline support. That means we help texters with deescalation/safety planning as well as just providing a safe space to talk about their identities and navigate barriers they’re facing. We are not currently running the TRANS support group, but we still maintain an active and supportive discord server for trans / nonbinary humans (anyone 16+): https://thriv.life/TRANS_Discord

Rung for Women

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

20.3 Tips for Job Seekers

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Too many women are unfulfilled, unhappy, and underpaid in their jobs, but afraid to take the leap into the unknown. We designed a program to guide motivated women through a process to start working in exciting careers and get paid what they’re worth.

Special School District of St. Louis County

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

22.1 Early Childhood Education (ECE)

22.5 Online Education

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

Special education services from an Early Childhood program through career and technical education students in public, private, parochial, and those who are homeschooled in St. Louis County

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Ritenour: Adult Education & Literacy (AEL)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

The Ritenour Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Program provides free services that help adult students obtain the skills necessary to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, prepare for post-secondary education, become U.S. citizens, improve English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) proficiency, find and keep a job, and achieve other academic, employment, or personal goals. Students attending any classes in any program of AEL must be at least 17 years old or 16 years old with 16 high school credits, no longer attending high school, provide documentation from previous school, and attend a mandatory orientation. Specific services the AEL program(s) offers include: - HSE (High School Equivalency) Preparation - Literacy Services/Adult Basic Education - English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) Classes - Online Registration and testing - Workforce and college preparation All classes are FREE! Classes are available Monday through Thursday in the morning and evenings at the Adult Learning Center, 8762 St, Charles Rock Road, St. John, MO 63114. For more information about registering for classes, call 314-493-6412.

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musemick@ritenourschools.org

Missouri Department of Education Adult Education and Literacy (AEL)

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

22.5 Online Education

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) provides free virtual and face-to-face classroom instruction to eligible Missouri citizens in Reading, Language, Mathematics, English Language Competency, Workplace Literacy, Digital Literacy, Civics, and Citizenship. Certified instructors teach all classes. Adult students receive preparation for Missouri’s High School Equivalency exam (HiSET®) integrated with career specific workforce training. English learners become literate in the English language while learning the responsibilities of citizenship and workforce preparation. AEL programs around the state offer services, free of charge, to anyone who is at least 17 years of age or 16-year-olds who have met Missouri’s compulsory school attendance requirements. To be eligible for AEL services, individuals must also have one of the following barriers: basic skills deficiency/low literacy levels based on assessment, lack of high school diploma or equivalency, or learning the English language.

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ael@dese.mo.gov

The Noir Bookshop

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

STL's first & only concept bookstore dedicated to the Black experience. Education. Inspiration. Community.

The Village PATH

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

8.8 Mental Health Advocacy Groups

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.4 Community Organizing Resources

28.1 Support Groups

Decreasing Stigma and Barriers Associated with Black Men's Mental Health. The Village PATH’s mission is to increase awareness, access + acceptance of mental wellness within Black communities. The Village TAP (Therapy Access Program) provides free therapy to Black self-identified men. The Village ROPE (Rites of Passage Enrichment) program for young adults centers healthy masculinity provides tools for young men to work on building self-confidence and learning conflict resolution while nurturing a safe environment for all participants to deal with social, emotional and cultural issues. Village Healing and Writing Circle is a therapeutic space for men to share with peers.

info@thevillagepath.org

Healthy LGBTQIA Relationships Discussion Guide (One Love)

10.7 Sexual Health Education

12.1 Relationship & Sexual Violence: General Resources

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

12.8 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Resources for Perpetrators

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

In this workshop, facilitators and participants will engage with material about the challenges and situations LGBTQ+ people may face in the context of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The overarching purpose of this workshop is for participants to learn skills to foster healthy LGBTQ+ relationships. 1 in 2 trans and non-binary people in the US (54%) have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Intended audience: This workshop is intended for participants who are middle school age and up, with the exception of the section on Online Dating and Hook-Up Culture meant for high school age and above. This workshop is meant to be centered around LGBTQ+ voices, but allies are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Transitions for Youth Exiting Foster Care

2.3 Transitional Housing

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

20.2 Job Preparation Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

This two-page guide describes resources and support that may be available to those who are between the ages of 16 and 24 and leaving foster care. Fostering Youth to Independence Program, Job Corps, mental illness resources, education, careers.

Head Start Education Programs

17.3 Education (including Language Learning Services) for Immigrants

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

22.1 Early Childhood Education (ECE)

This flyer provides an overview of the Head Start program and its offered services, as well as information on how to determine eligibility and locate a nearby center. An editable version of this flyer offers Head Start programs the ability to customize the flyer with information specific to their program, including name, address, hours, and logo. English version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-English.pdf English version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet.docx Spanish version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-Spanish.pdf Spanish version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet-sp.docx Mandarin version (PDF) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/HeadStartFactSheet-Mandarin.pdf Mandarin version (customizable) (DOCX) https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/head-start-fact-sheet-ch.docx

Fathers looking for parenting tips

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

25.2 Parenting Support – General

This one-page guide compiles top educational resources and tips from the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (https://fatherhood.gov/) to help dads take care of themselves, foster healthy relationships, identify activities to do with their kids, and more. Co-parenting, substance use, healthy fathers, developmental age guides for children, screentime, programs. English https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/beingagreatdadfactsheet.pdf Spanish https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/documents/main/beingagreatdadfactsheet-sp.pdf

Thorn Self Defense

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

STLAVP Peer Support Group for Advocates

12.4 Relationship & Sexual Violence: Educational Resources

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.1 Support Groups

The St. Louis Anti-Violence Project (STLAVP) facilitates a peer-support group facilitated by their current Executive Director, Clair Antoine (they/them). On the first Monday of every month at 6:00 pm CT, folks who work as providers in the IPV/SV field and who self-identify as LGBTQ+ are welcome to gather via Zoom to discuss a range of topics. The group has covered topics ranging from rest-as-resistance to resource-sharing, and aims to build a sense of community. If you or someone you know is interested in joining, they can contact Clair via email at Clair@stlavp.org for more information and to sign up. There is a pretty board spectrum of professional connection to the IPV/SV field, so feel free to share widely. It’s a free, low risk, social and professional supportive space.

Clair@stlavp.org

Learning for Justice

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

Formerly known as Teaching Tolerance, non-profit Learning for Justice was founded by the Southern Poverty Law Center to help teachers and schools educate youth to be active participants in a diverse democracy. They provide free resources to educators who work with children from kindergarten through high school. Educators use materials to supplement the curriculum, inform their practices, and create civil and inclusive school communities where children are respected, valued, and welcome participants. The program emphasizes social justice and anti-bias.

The Willow Tree Project

17.2 Language Access Services (Translation & Interpretation)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

23.1 Disability Resources – General

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

31.2 Tips, Instructions, Templates

We do ASL interpreting services for lectures, meetings, educational settings, medical situations, legal situations, rallies, performances, and more. We are creating and providing workshops/trainings that we offer to businesses/teams/organizations, etc. on how to schedule interpreting services (through us or other companies), how to work with Deaf folks as well as interpreters (the do's and do not's if you will), but also bringing in trainings for how to use inclusive language (with Deaf folks or not), dealing with mental health (this will be done with a mental health professional), and so much more!

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xane.kimber@gmail.com

Gender Spectrum GSP (Gender Support Plan)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

The Gender Support Plan is a detailed form to help you create a shared understanding among school staff, parents and a student about the ways in which the student’s authentic gender will be accounted for and supported at school.

GLO Center

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

The GLO Center Serves the LGBTQIA community in the Springfield and the Ozarks region through support, resources, education, and advocacy, to create a more inclusive and welcoming community where all can thrive. With the help of our allies, GLO strives to make a positive impact on the community at large. The GLO Center is a place to be yourself, a place to meet others in the community, and a place to find information about the community at large. In essence, the GLO Center is YOUR place for LGBTQIA+ community in the Springfield and the Ozarks region in Missouri. Become a member today to help sustain Missouri's longest-running LGBTQIA+ community center!

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info@glocenter.org

Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Kansas City

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

An organization working to create, support and provide resources and services for the LGBTQ+ and Straight-Allied communities of greater Kansas City. Services: - meeting rooms available for a nominal fee - a cyber center, - information about local groups and activities, - referrals for a broad spectrum of services. - Coming Out support groups - GLBT resources for health, professional, and legal issues - GLBT Community resources for those new to the area or new to the community - assisting all GLBT organizations locating event space - recruiting volunteers and promoting events and fundraisers

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21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

An organization offering LGBTQ+ youth in the greater Kansas City area a safe place and access to educational resources. It's Kansas City's only youth center dedicated to LGBTQ youth and allies, operating now for over 23 years. - Open to ages 14 to 20.

The Illinois Safe Schools Alliance

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

The mission of the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance (the Alliance) is to promote safety, support and healthy development for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, in Illinois schools and communities, through advocacy, education, youth organizing and research. Vision The Illinois Safe Schools Alliance envisions a world in which youth develop to their fullest potential, learning in safe and nurturing schools, living in communities that accept and honor differences, where everyone has the freedom to express their sexual orientation and gender identity. The goals of the Alliance are: Public Education: To educate and involve schools, community organizations, parents, public officials, youth and the general public in Illinois, regarding sexual orientation and gender identity issues and the needs of LGBTQ youth in schools; Youth Organizing: To engage youth across the state of Illinois to become leaders in the LGBTQ safe schools movement and be agents of change in their own schools and communities; and Policy and Advocacy: To conduct advocacy activities that will result in the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity issues in the programs and policies that support the safety and well-being of youth.

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The Bisexual Resource Center

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

"The Bisexual Resource Center works to connect the bi+ community and help its members thrive through resources, support, and celebration." The oldest national bi+ organization in the U.S. (founded in 1985!). They advocate for bisexual visibility and raise awareness about bisexuality throughout the LGBTQ+ and straight communities.

Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN)

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

"AVEN hosts the world's largest online asexual community as well as a large archive of resources on asexuality. AVEN strives to create open, honest discussion about asexuality among sexual and asexual people alike The AVEN community centers around the web forum, which provides a safe space for asexual and questioning people and their partners, friends and families to discuss their experiences."

aven.qa@gmail.com

G Ink, Inc.

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

A consulting firm focused on project management and communications. LGBTQ+ advocates. LGBT-friendly business (not LGBT-owned) President: Genevieve Steidtmann

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genevieve@g-ink.com

Ben Greene (BG Trans Talks)

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.

bgtranstalks@gmail.com

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

19.1 Financial Resources: General

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

19.3 Financial Loans

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

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

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization founded in 1920, is based upon the conviction that an educated society is essential to a healthy democracy. The Scholarship Foundation provides access to postsecondary education to members of our community who otherwise would not have the financial means to fulfill their educational goals. The Foundation sees higher education as a catalyst, an agent of change for individuals, families, communities, and nations. We envision a community that recognizes the importance of educational attainment and assures positive educational outcomes are accessible to all regardless of economic circumstance. In our community, doors will not be closed to those who lack financial resources, and postsecondary education will be available to all with the potential to succeed. To those who share its vision, the Foundation offers opportunities to participate in its realization through financial and in-kind support and volunteerism. The Foundation contributes to enlightened public policy through advocacy for its vision of postsecondary educational opportunity without financial barriers. To build this community, The Scholarship Foundation will: - Promote and provide financial support for postsecondary education; - Assure that students have the information necessary to make sound financial decisions; - Lead a collaborative network of community and educational partners aligned to support student preparation, transition, and persistence to degree completion.

Call Blackline

8.5 Mental Health Hotlines & Helplines

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

BlackLine® provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens. Call BlackLine® prioritizes BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color). By us for us. BlackLine now has the option for you to text! __Mission Statement__ The mission of BlackLine is to provide hope and promote social justice for individuals, families and communities through immediate crisis counseling and collecting information on negative police and vigilante contact in the United States of America. BlackLine is a unique combination of professional staff, trained volunteers and collaborative partnerships to create innovative responses to pressing social needs and issues. Through an unapologetic Black, LGBTQ and Black Femme lens. __Vision Statement__ All people will have access to appropriate and adequate services needed throughout their life cycle. BlackLine will be a catalyst in providing witness listeners as well as a referral source for Black, Brown and Indigenous peoples in particular, throughout the nation. __Frequently Asked Questions__ __Who are we?__ We are a group of volunteers who started in and around the Hudson Valley, New York and now consist of volunteers nation-wide. Volunteers are trained in listening to and affirming the experiences of anyone who may be in crisis or have experienced negative interaction with law enforcement, consumer (restaurants and stores), and vigilante contact. __What do we do?__ We are here to answer messages from anyone who may be in crisis, wants to describe and interaction with law enforcement or vigilantes, or simply needs to talk through an experience. You do not have to provide any personal information to use the service. All calls remain private and will never be shared with law enforcement or state agencies of any kind. __Why does BlackLine® exist?__ The purpose of the BlackLine is provide people with an avenue to report negative, physical and inappropriate contact with police and vigilantes. Vigilante contact is included, due to what happens to folks in rural and suburban communities from local community member. BlackLine is an anonymous and confidential avenue to report these interactions. BlackLine can gather the needed information to share with local community organizers and officials on the best response to this type of police and vigilante contact. We are here for you. We are here to listen and affirm. We know there are all sorts of reasons that you may need someone to speak to. We also know that police, law enforcement and vigilante encounters can be traumatic, upsetting, or worse. In the hopes of changing the way our communities are policed, we hope to speak to people who have had negative experiences with law enforcement or vigilantes. We want to help build a new network of support that our community can rely on. BlackLine can provide immediate crisis counseling to those who call upset, need to talk with someone immediately, in distress. __How can I learn more?__ Call us at 1 (800) 604-5841 or email us at info@callblackline.org.

Transformations KC

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

Transformations is trans women of color led organization focused on capacity building and leadership development among trans communities of color in the Midwest region. We're thrilled to embrace a new vision and direction for Transformations. As we remain committed to serving transgender, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and gender nonconforming (TGNC) young people, we’re explicitly centering transgender young women of color, and trans and nonbinary young people in survival mode and without traditional systems of support, in their experiences, resiliency, leadership, and wisdom. We’re also expanding our outreach to now include a three-state region, specifically focusing on Missouri, Kansas, and Ozark Mountain region in Northern Arkansas.

Interstate Blood Bank

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

"Interstate Blood Bank, Inc. is a group of Ten Whole Blood centers and a laboratory which provide human blood and/or blood components to the therapeutic and diagnostic industries that produce testing and diagnostic tools that help save and improve lives. They will pay for donations. Call or check the website for requirements."

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AMP Connections LLC

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

23.1 Disability Resources – General

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

Founder & CEO: Anthony Taylor Amp Connect Support Non Profit Organization President: Patrice Walker CFO: Natishah Cavitt Diop ampconnects@gmail.com Resources, advocacy, and community-building for amputees

ampconnects@gmail.com

Human Rights Campaign KC Steering Committee

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Resources Beyond St. Louis - Kansas City, MO Organization working for rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.

Southern Illinois University, LGBTQ Resource Center

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

22.13 Resource Centers in Schools

LGBTQ resource center for the entire Southern Illinois region. Serves as a centrally located, safe campus space that provides educational outreach, referral information and advocacy services.

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inclusiveexcellence@siu.edu

St. Louis Public Library

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

Hosts variety of events for children, teens, and adults. Has computer training, book discussion, and arts /crafts groups. Hosts story time for children. May check out books, DVDs, music, and videogames. Variety of locations and hours.

VETERANS FOR PEACE

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices. We inform the public of the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. Our network is comprised of over 140 chapters worldwide whose work includes: educating the public, advocating for a dismantling of the war economy, providing services that assist veterans and victims of war, and most significantly, working to end all wars. International organization of military veterans, military family members, and allies dedicated to building a culture of peace. Over 120 chapters across the US and abroad.

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vfp@veteransforpeace.org

The Queer Mathematics Teacher

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

22.5 Online Education

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

QMT supports teachers in creating re/humanized mathematics experiences for LGBTQ+ students. "This is the actionable equity PD every educator (queer and straight) should be demanding from their districts, and themselves." -Jessica, Middle School Mathematics Teacher (Visions Series; Synchronous Course)

Asexuality Archive

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

21.2 Educational Resources for Allies to Marginalized Populations

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

I created AsexualityArchive because I hadn’t found a repository for all-things-ace anywhere else. Plenty of information on asexuality is tied up in blog posts or on message boards or in videos and the problem I had with all of those things is that they’ll get buried by the sands of time. When you write a blog post, no matter what it’s on or how earth shatteringly wonderful it is, it doesn’t get read after the first day, because no one can find it anymore. My goal with this site is make sure that good information stays visible, whether it’s a day old or five years old. Little by little, I’m trying to build a guide to asexuality. Hopefully these posts will be informative and entertaining to ace and non-ace alike. If not, at least it’ll keep my typing fingers nimble… Either way, I don’t claim to speak for all asexuals.

ace@asexualityarchive.com

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources