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
Activism, Volunteer, &
LGBT Community Involvement
PROMO
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.
Team Saint Louis
Educates the LGBTQIA+ community on benefits of participation in competitive sports as a means of health promotion.
Band Together
An organization, open to performers of all abilities, providing musical opportunities to members of the LGBTQ+ community in a safe and relaxed setting.
Camp Indigo
A residential summer camp for queer youth 2nd-11th grade.
Young Queer Creatives
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.
Saint Louis Gender Foundation
Providing a safe place for individuals to explore their gender differences through networking, education, and celebration of the individual and the group.
Atlas Youth Outreach
Serving the LGBTQIA+ community, among other at-risk groups, Atlas provides mental health support through therapeutic groups.
Youth Advocacy Program
A non-profit that provides intensive support to youth in their homes, schools, and communities through personalized plans.
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)
Parental Resources & Support
Family Equality Council
Fighting for a world where everyone can experience the unconditional love and belonging of family.
Virtual meetings and literary resources.
The LGBT Center
Providing artistic and emotional support, as well as activism opportunities to LGBTQIA+ youth and parents.
Literary and other virtual resources.
Gender Spectrum
Working to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
Virtual meetings.
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.
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.
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.
PFLAG
Supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and their families.
STL & Greater STL Chapters with in-person meetings.
Family Acceptance Project
LGBTQ+ youth and family resources to decrease mental health risks& promote well-being.
Literary resources.
Strong Family Alliance
Supporting teens and families in coming out.
Literary resources.
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.
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