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AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU)
​4557 Laclede Ave. 63108

www.aclu-em.org   314-652-3111
A non-partisan, not-for-profit, membership organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of civil liberties in eastern Missouri.
 
EPWORTH’S YOUTH DROP-IN CENTER/Street Outreach
7520 Natural Bridge Rd. Normandy  63121 
www.epworth.org   Office-314-222-4877    Outreach-314-952-8689
24/7 Helpline   314-727-6294    800-899-KIDS (5437)
Ages 11-20 that are at risk of homelessness or are homeless.
Mon-Thur 12pm-5pm Friday 1pm-5pm and some evenings.  Laundry and shower facilities; safer sex kits and life skills classes, nutrition, clothing and hygiene items; computer work stations; access to community resources such as healthcare, legal aid, and birth certificate and ID voucher assistance; recreational activities, and support for LGBTQ youth and allies with monthly support group(s). Youth ages 21 to 24 can access intensive case management by appointment or when in crisis. Case Managers are available to assist with locating shelter and referrals for housing.

GATEWAY BUSINESS GUILD
Gateway Business Guild 
The Gateway Business Guild of St. Louis is a local non-profit organization committed to promoting development and growth of successful business enterprises within the LGBT community. 

GROWING AMERICAN YOUTH
Mailing and meeting address
Trinity Church 600 N. Euclid  63108 and other metro locations.
314-669-5428 (LGBT)
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www.growingamericanyouth.org
A social support organization for youth who live in or near St. Louis, are 21 and under and may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual or questioning gender identity. 

GLOSSARY AND RESOURCES
www.lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/glossary

HEALTHLINE'S LGBTQIA SAFE SEX GUIDE
 www.healthline.com/health/lgbtqia-safe-sex-guide

HOTLINES:
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call the Lifeline for confidential 24 hour support. 1-800-273-8255. For help in Spanish call: Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454. For help for the deaf & hard of hearing community: 1-800-799-4889
  • The TrevorLifeline: Reach out to the TrevorLifeline 24 hours a day by phone. 1-866-488-7386. TrevorChat connects you with a counselor from a computer. TrevorText is a phone service. Text “START” to 678678.
  • The LGBT National Youth Talkline: Access peer support for LGBTQ+ youth aged 25 or younger. 1-800-246-7743. Monday-Friday: 1 to 9 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • National Trans Lifeline: 
    www.translifeline.org/
    877-565-8860: Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.

IT GETS BETTER PROJECT
www.itgetsbetter.org

LAMDA LEGAL
www.lambdalegal.org

The nation's oldest and largest legal organization working for the civil rights of lesbians, gay men,
transgender and people with HIV/AIDS.

Support for GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (GLBT) YOUTH
800-246-7743
 
GLBT National Youth Talk  

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE GUIDE
for LGBTQ Students
www.collegeguide

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

METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP

3133 Oregon Ave   63118
www.stlmetrotrans.com.   314-349-1402
By Trans for Trans - Resources and programs through community, visibility, advocacy, and education. Website lists STD testing sites, therapists, medical resources.

MID MISSOURI TRANSGENDER SUPPORT
CRISIS LINE:  877-565-8860
www.midmotranssupport.com

Information and resources for transgender people in Central Missouri. 
Home of the Missouri Name Change Project.


MILLENNIUM PRIDE IOP  (Intensive Outpatient Program)
10199 Woodfield Ln, Suite 55
St. Louis, MO 63132

www.millenniumpride.com   314-720-0859
Services to those in the LGBTQ+ community facing challenges with their mental health, which are affecting their daily life in a negative way.  Intensive outpatient treatment takes place in a group setting, led by a therapist who is also a member of the gay community. 
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PFLAG
www.pflag.org
Support, education and advocacy for families, allies, and people who are LGBTQ.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD
4251 Forest Park Ave.  63108 Main location 
314-531-7526 800-230-PLAN (7526)
www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-st-louis-region-southwest-missouri
www.plannedparenthood.org (National)
Many health care services including General Health Care, HIV Testing, LGBT Services, Men’s Health Care, Pregnancy Testing and Services, STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines, Women’s Health Care.

PRIDE ST. LOUIS
3738 Chouteau  63110
314-317-0077   
www.pridestl.org
Resources, events, advocacy. Community center open from  12 noon - 7pm,
Wednesday through Sunday.
​LGBT National Help Center
Hotline: 1-888-THE-GLNH (888-843-4564)
Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-PRIDE (800-246-7743)
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 888-234-7243
One-On-One Peer Support Chat: LGBThotline.org/chat


PROMOONLINE
For news on LGBT politics and issues in Missouri.
www.promoonline.org


RUSTIN'S PLACE DROP-IN CENTER
1114 North Sarah St.  63113

www.rustinsplace.org   314-553-9506
A program of Williams and Associates. Safe haven, free wi-fi, washers and dryers.  STD/ST testing, social activities, health education. PREP available, free pregnancy testing.
NEW LOCATION:

SAFE: a Rustin’s Place
3533 Dunn Rd. Suite 228     Florissant 63033
314-695-5188


SAFE ZONE UMSL TRAINING PROGRAM
Extensive list of resources, organizations, trainings and more.
RESOURCES
QUICK LINKS
SAFE ZONE MANUAL


ST. LOUIS EFFORT FOR AIDS
2653 Locust Street .  63103 . *New address*

www.stlefa.org   314-645-6451
Provides education on prevention of HIV infection and comprehensive support services
to those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Community resource page:  www.stlefa.org/about_hiv/community_resources

ST. LOUIS GENDER FOUNDATION (LGBT COMMUNITY RESOURCES)
www.stlouisgenderfoundation.org

STEPS ALANO CLUB
3974 Humphrey St.  63116
www.stepsalanoclub.org

A non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides meeting space for 12 step recovery fellowships including AA, ACA, AL-ANON, CMA, CoDa, HA, NA, SAA, SCA. Founded by members of the LGBT community. 

THE SPOT (for ages 13-24)
4169 Laclede  63108

www.thespot.wustl.edu/   314-535-0413
A drop-in center open Monday-Friday afternoons. Computers, laundry, showers, medical, testing, and more.

ST. LOUIS QUEER+SUPPORT HELPLINE
www.thesqsh.org    
https://www.thesqsh.org/   314-380-7774     Toll-Free: 844-785-7774
​Fridays - Mondays 1:00-7:00pm.  Recorded information available outside of these hours.
A free, confidential, identity-affirming, and volunteer-run peer support helpline service in the St. Louis region with a mission to serve and strengthen the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community.  
https://www.thesqsh.org/

TRANS LAW HELP
www.translawhelp.org
An online database of trans-positive legal resources. Organized by state and includes a list of lawyers, notaries, and additional legal services.

TRANS LIFELINE
Hotline:   877-565-8860
A grassroots hotline and microgrants  non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis - for the trans community, by the trans community.

THE TREVOR PROJECT
866-488-7386 (24/7)

www.thetrevorproject.org
National organization providing crisis intervention, resources and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people ages 13-24.

UPCOUNSEL

www.upcounsel.com/

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


YOUTH IN NEED
636-946-5600 Crisis Hotline: 636-946-3771
www.youthinneed.org  

Based in St. Charles, with outreach programs in St. Louis City. Many resources on their website. Emergency shelter and transitional housing available.
If you are a youth in crisis, you can access help 24 hours a day.
In St. Louis County, call the St. Louis County Youth Connection Helpline at 314-628-2929.
In St. Charles County, call the St. Charles County Youth Connection Helpline at 636-642-0642.
In St. Louis City, call Youth In Need's 24-Hour Help Line at 636-946-3771.

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St. Louis, MO