DOORWAYS Housing

Claimed

In Operation

Queer Affirming

Description

Provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/AIDS. An interfaith organization established in 1988, whose sole mission is the provision of safe, secure and affordable housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. Provides a complete continuum of housing options ranging from direct rental subsidy to licensed residential care units. Services available 15 Missouri and Illinois counties surrounding the metropolitan St. Louis region.

Services offered: Provides housing and related services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, has many housing programs for varying situations

Accessibility: Need a verified diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, proof of financial need, and should be enrolled in HIV/AIDS case management services through an agency; once you are enrolled in case management, you can be referred to DOORWAYS by health care providers, social service providers and case managers

Staff completed one trans competency training with Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis in January 2024.

Contact Information

Website

1-314-535-1919

General

info@doorwayshousing.org

1101 N Jefferson Ave

St. Louis, MO 63106

Main

Regular Hours

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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Detailed Resource Information

Populations Prioritized

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria

People with HIV or AIDS

Yes

Locations Served

Geographically Bound

Yes

Location(s) Served Notes

metropolitan St. louis as well as outstate Missouri and Illinois

State

Missouri

Illinois

Identity Affirming Vetting Policies

Vetted or Listed As Queer-Affirming

Yes: Vetted by PrideSTL

Vetted or Verified by Student Peer Counselors

Yes: Verified by WashU’s Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center

Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies

Has Confidentiality Policies around Sexual Orientation

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Sexual Orientation

Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Sexual Orientation

Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation

Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele

Hiring Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Staff

Gender Identity-Affirming Policies

Has Confidentiality Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression

Dress Code Includes Diverse Gender Expressions

Asks For & Respects People's Pronouns

Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Gender & Pronouns

Offers Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Single Stall Bathrooms, or Private Changing Areas

Staff is Trained in Trans Issues

Curriculum or Content Includes Trans Perspectives

Supports Gender-Affirming Self-Care Rituals (e.g. Binding, Tucking, Packing)

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele

Hiring Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Staff

Black/BIPOC-Affirming Policies

Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity

Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity

Works With Black & Brown People Without Involving Institutional Authorities

Dress Code Includes Diverse Racial & Ethnic Norms

Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Race & Ethnicity

Staff is Trained in Race & Ethnicity Issues

Uses Black/BIPOC-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications

Curriculum or Content Includes Black/BIPOC Perspectives

Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele

Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff

Other Accessibility Factors

COVID Guidelines: Proof of Vaccination / Neg Test

Requires proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test

COVID Guidelines: Notes

Masking and social distancing encouraged "when needed"

Ways to Access Resource: Notes

Referral-based agency. Clients need to begin with a Ryan White Case Manager first and are then referred to Doorways.

Cost

Sliding Scale (fee based on income and other factors)

Payment Assistance Available

Language Interpretation Offered

Does not offer language interpretation

Language Interpretation Offered Notes

Has brought in interpreters when needed

Language Translation Offered

Does not offer language translation

Documentation Required Notes

Documentation is required, speak to program staff to see what type is required

Confidentiality

HIPAA compliant

Relationship with Carceral Systems Notes

"We Actively Work with the Police, Courts, and other Criminal Legal Systems"

Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices

Ramp(s) available

Elevator(s) available

Automatic Doors Available

Accessible Parking available

Bathrooms Available

Bathrooms available for free

Bathrooms contain a grab/transfer bar/hook

Caretaker Accommodations

Child/Adult changing tables/areas available in family restrooms

Also Listed By

Start Here STL Resource Guide