Flourish Initiative
Claimed
In Operation
Description
Community programs and a shelter program offering support to youth ages 16-24
Contact Information
General
1400 Forum Blvd
Ste 7A #131
Columbia, MO 65203
Mailing Address
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
Ages 16-24, Youth can be pregnant but cannot live in the housing program with a child. Prioritization is based on homeless coordinated entry system.
Age
Youth (13-18)
Victim Survivor Of Relationship Sexual Violence
People With Hiv Or Aids
First Time Home Owner
First Generation College Student
Intersex Status
Parent Status
Pregnancy Status
Housing Status
Unhoused
Locations Served
Locations Served Notes
"Predominately Boone County, but we can take youth from anywhere as long as they get on the Missouri Housing Prioritization List"
State
Missouri
Zip Code
School District
Columbia Public Schools
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Queer Owned Led Notes
Trans Owned Led Notes
Immigrant Owned Led Notes
Bipocblack Owned Led Notes
Sexual Orientation Affirming Policies
Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues
Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation
Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Sexual Orientation
Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Sexual Orientation
Has Confidentiality Policies around Sexual Orientation
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele
Hiring Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Staff
Sexual Orientation Affirming Policies Notes
"Many staff (front-line, case management, and leadership) are LGBTQ. We value diversity in our hiring of staff and safe expression of self among of youth we serve."
Gender Identity Affirming Policies
Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Has Confidentiality Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
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
Uses Gender-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
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
Gender Identity Affirming Policies Notes
"We consider gender affirming care to be a basic need and cover costs of affirming items as well as HRT. Everyone has their own bedroom and nothing is segregated by gender. We serve many trans youth and assist them in medical, social, and legal transition"
Immigrant Affirming Policies Notes
Blackbipoc Affirming Policies
Works With Black & Brown People Without Involving Institutional Authorities
Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity
Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Race & Ethnicity
Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele
Blackbipoc Affirming Policies Notes
Other Accessibility Factors
Covidguidelines Proof Of Vaccination
Does not require proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test
Covid Guidelines Masking Policy
Does not require masking
Covid Guidelines Social Distancing
Does not require social distancing
Covid Guidelines Notes
"We require staff and residents to wear masks if they are symptomatic (of any kind) and residents must quarantine in their room if they have COVID, or other contagious illness."
Ways To Access Resource
Primarily Over-the-Phone
Cost
Free
Cost Notes
Payment Or Insurance Accepted
No insurance or other funding accepted
Payment Or Insurance Accepted Notes
Completely free. No insurance needed.
Language Interpretation Offered
Does not offer language interpretation
Language Interpretation Offered Notes
"We have a relationship with an organization in town who can assist us with finding services if needed."
Language Translation Offered
Does not offer language translation
Language Translation Offered Notes
"We have translated materials into Arabic and Spanish in the past but we do not have a standard service for this."
Documentation Required Notes
"We do not require any documentation / ID. We will assist youth in getting their documents after in-take."
Confidentiality
HIPAA compliant
Confidentiality Notes
Relationship With Carceral Systems Notes
"We Sometimes Work with the Police, Courts, and other Criminal Legal Systems. We assist youth in navigating the legal system if they have charges / upcoming court cases.""
Accessible To Wheelchairs Mobility Devices
Ramp(s) available
Hands Required to Open Doors
Scent Noise And Cold Free Spaces
No policy for scent-free spaces
No policy for noise-free spaces
No policy for cold-free spaces
Bathrooms
Bathrooms available for free
Vaping Permitted
Vaping permitted in designated area
Cigarette Smoking Permitted
Cigarette smoking permitted in designated area
Alcohol Permitted
Alcohol not permitted
Other Conditions For Accessing Service
Requires bags to be checked/searched before entry
Other Conditions For Accessing Service Notes
Availability
Currently on a waitlist
Currently has open slots
Availability Notes
"Youth are allowed to live in TLP for up to 2 years. Stays have been anywhere from 1 week to 2 years. We have 10 bedrooms; six for ages 16-20, four for ages 21-24 years old. We currently have 2 openings but we anticipate to fill those quickly."
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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:
Toll-Free:
4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110
