Description

The mission of Opportunity House is to create a St. Louis where all young people (ages 17-24) have access to safe and stable housing. Services are available to those who are pregnant and parenting, have a physical or cognitive disability, struggle with mental illness or addiction, and so on. The housing site is located in south St. Louis City with close access to shopping, public transportation, Tower Grove Park, and other community resources.

Opportunity House has a LGBTQIA+ Housing program even though the org itself is not queer or trans only/specific. They support St. Louisans by:

  1. Providing Housing
    Offer low barrier housing to young people experiencing homelessness.

  2. Creating Stability
    Provide basic necessities, physical and mental health care , and ongoing support.

  3. Encouraging Growth
    Provide ongoing employment and education support to build necessary skills.

  4. Building Community
    Support the development of a supportive community to ensure long-term success.

Note: The Referral Form is not a waitlist. Opportunity House will not be responding to referrals when they are received. They will be prioritizing folks based on need, taking into consideration vulnerabilities and length of time experiencing homelessness.

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Recommended by Luka

August 17, 2023 · Secondhand Feedback About a Resource

Recommended as queer-affirming by Beth at THISTL. Works closely with EHOC and THISTL.

Detailed Resource Information

Populations Prioritized

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

    Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present

Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria

    Serving young people aged 17-24. Services are available to those who are pregnant and parenting, have a physical or cognitive disability, struggle with mental illness or addiction, and so on.

Age

    Youth (13-18)
    Adults (19-64)

Gender

    Agender
    Gender Non-Conforming
    Genderfluid
    Genderqueer
    Non-Binary
    Queer
    Questioning
    Transgender Women
    Two-Spirit
    Transgender Men

Sexuality

    Asexual Spectrum
    Aromantic Spectrum
    Bisexual
    Pansexual
    Gay
    Lesbian
    Queer
    Questioning
    Two-Spirit
    Non-Monogamous / Polyamorous

Disability Or Chronic Health Condition

    Psychiatric/Mental Health

Parent Status

    Yes

Pregnancy Status

    Yes

Housing Status

    Unhoused
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies

Trans-Owned / -Led

    Yes: Trans People are in Leadership Positions

Bipocblack Owned Led

    Yes: BIPOC are in Leadership Positions

Gender Identity Affirming Policies

    Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
    Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Gender & Pronouns

Blackbipoc Affirming Policies

    Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
    Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Race & Ethnicity
Other Accessibility Factors

Accessible To Wheelchairs Mobility Devices

    Ramp(s) not available
    Elevator(s) not available

Availability

    Currently on a waitlist

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
Toll-Free:
4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110
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