LGBTQI+ Resources

Events, history and resources on the local LGBTQ community. From Washington University.

Mission statement: "To bring together the community of trans, non-binary, genderqueer, androgynous, intersex & our allies in the St. Louis metro area through community, visibility, advocacy, and education."

The mission of Project Ark is to provide services that enhance the lives of children, youth, young adults, women, and families infected, affected, and at risk for HIV through coordination of medical care, social support, and prevention services.

Project STOP provides free testing, life coaching, group empowerment activities, substance abuse services, drop in, etc. for Black gay men and transgender women ages 18-60. The address is 4306 Manchester Ave. This link is to the Instagram site. Also on Facebook: @projectstop314

Missouri state LGBT rights advocacy organization.

Safe Connections's mission is "to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education...counseling and support services." They are welcoming of LGBT and questioning youth; their services are free and include counseling. 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 314.531.2003

"Enhancing the quality of life of LGBT older adults through service, advocacy and community awareness."

At the Spot, youth can "access health and prevention services...strive for positive educational and vocational outcomes...[and] have a voice and influence in their communities through leadership opportunities." All youth are welcome.

SQSH offers free, confidential, and identity-affirming emotional support and resource referrals, by and for the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community.

"... a nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to provide meeting space for 12-step recovery fellowships, and to support the recovering community through fellowship, friendship, and service. Founded by members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) community, the Steps Alano Club welcomes all who seek sanctuary from addiction."

St. Louis Effort for Aids has been folded into this new organization. Provides HIV testing, related medical services, advocacy, and support.

Writers, Planners, Trainers is a non-profit based in East St. Louis that provides services & programs on HIV prevention, counseling, and health for at-risk youth and other vulnerable populations in a target area consisting of several Illinois and Missouri counties.

"An all-volunteer community band ...providing an opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, straight and transgendered musicians to perform and have fun in a relaxed, friendly environment." The band is non-audition: anyone over 18 with "some familiarity and competence" with a band instrument is welcome to join.

"CHARIS – The St. Louis Women’s Chorus is a lesbian chorus, open to all women. Our members differ in age, size, ethnic background, and abilities, but share a goal to seek musical excellence, voice messages of social justice, and create a fun and supportive place for all women."

"Because music moves hearts and minds, we sing to affirm the gay experience and promote a culture of diversity and acceptance." The chorus is non-audition, and welcomes both singing and non-singing members.

"Everyone belongs here. While others may ask you to hide or change your true self, we know you are worth celebrating and welcome you here. We are cultivating an optimistic community where you are free to explore your relationship with God on your own terms. We are an inclusive, welcoming, Christ-centered congregation made up of diverse people: black, white, gay, straight, transgender, Christian, agnostic, Jewish, and more."

"Sts. Clare & Francis shares a common theology... and liturgical tradition with the Roman Catholic Church. We are an independent faith community...not under the jurisdiction of the Pope nor are we subject to the guidelines of the Roman Catholic Church...We are inclusive. All are welcome to worship with us, and all are invited to receive the Eucharist at our liturgies...Our community joyfully welcomes all qualified persons to positions of leadership and to ordained ministry regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or gender."

There are a number of United Church of Christ (UCC) churches in the St. Louis area. Each one operates independently. The Open and Affirming Coalition can help you find LGBTQ-affirming congregations based on a number of criteria.

A worldwide directory of gay-affirming churches. The site also includes discussion of homosexuality and the Bible.