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Additional Resources
Resources for LGBTQIA+ and mental health support, as well as artistic opportunities are listed below.
Helplines & Hotlines
- The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
- National Trans Hotline: 1-877-565-8860
- LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743
- Youth In Need: 1-636-946-3771
- St. Louis Queer Support Helpline: 1-314-380-7774 (local number) OR 1-844-785-7774
TRANS HEALTHCARE RESOURCES FOR YOUTH
Washington University's Transgender Center through the St. Louis Children's Hospital
Gender Pathway Services through Children's Mercy in Kansas City, MO
Trans Healthcare Providers in Mid-Missouri (list compiled by The Center Project)
Activism, Volunteer, & LGBT Community Involvement
A statewide organization advocating for LGBTQIA+ equality through legislative action, electoral politics, grassroots organizing, and community education.
American Civil Liberties Union, MO
An activist group nationally pushing for an expansion of civil liberties. Check their website for activism events related to LGBTQIA+ rights (examples include marches & banned book club development).
Providing a safe place for individuals to explore their gender differences through networking, education, and celebration of the individual and the group.
Educates the LGBTQIA+ community on benefits of participation in competitive sports as a means of health promotion.
An organization, open to performers of all abilities, providing musical opportunities to members of the LGBTQ+ community in a safe and relaxed setting.
A fellowship-style program that provides mental health support to LGBTQIA+ youth through the exploration of many areas of the art and mental health experts.
A residential summer camp for queer youth 2nd-11th grade.
Serving the LGBTQIA+ community, among other at-risk groups, Atlas provides mental health support through therapeutic groups.
A non-profit that provides intensive support to youth in their homes, schools, and communities through personalized plans.
Parental Resources & Support
Transparent USA
Bringing compassionate support to parents and caregivers navigating complex issues faced by gender-expansive individuals.
St. Charles, Francis Howell, STL, & Central Illinois Chapters with in-person meetings.
PFLAG
Supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
STL & Greater STL Chapters with in-person meetings.
Gender Spectrum
Working to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
Virtual meetings.
The LGBT Center
Providing artistic and emotional support, as well as activism opportunities to LGBTQIA+ youth and parents.
Literary and other virtual resources.
Colage
Uniting LGBTQIA+ caregivers with a network of peers and supporting them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled and self-confident.
Virtual meetings and literary resources.
Family Equality Council
Fighting for a world where everyone can experience the unconditional love and belonging of family.
Virtual meetings and literary resources.
Family Acceptance Project
Literary resources.
Pinwheels
A network of families embracing their children's and teens gender creativity in a kind and loving manner.STL Chapter with in-person meetings.
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