Resources For You
The organizations below provide a wealth of information and resources related to the LGBTQ+ community. If you know of a resource that should be added or can’t find the resource you need, please send an email to pflagstl@gmail.com.
If you didn’t find the resource you need, you can also try the LGBT Near Me Resource Listing.
My Child Just Came Out
How to Help My Child Find Connections and Support
Advocacy
Anti-Violence Groups
Asexual
BIPOC/AAPI/Latino
Bisexual
Books/Magazines and TV/Film
Business Community and Local Events
Faith Communities
Healthcare Resources and Assistance
Hotlines / Mental Health
Intersex
Legal Resources
Military Families
Non-binary
Parent/Family Education
School/Students (college/scholarships)
Seasonal
Social/Interest Groups
Speakers
Teacher/School Resources
Transgender/Gender Diverse
Youth (Groups and Resources)
My Child Just Came Out
Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids – and Yourself – During the Coming-Out Process
Our Children
Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Grandchild
Understanding Gender
Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ
Our Trans Loved Ones
Understanding Gender Identities and Pronouns
LGBTQ+ Glossary
Gender Spectrum
- Support Groups
PFLAG STL Support Groups
PFLAG Connects: Virtual Meeting for the Gender Spectrum Parent Community
PFLAG Connects: Virtual Meeting for the Grandparent Community
How to Help My Child Find Connections and Support
Online Trans/GNC Teen Group
Youth Camps
Proud Art STL
Atlas Youth Outreach
Genders and Sexualities Alliances (GSA)
TransParent
Queer Book Club at Central Library third Thursday of every month
Lavender Club: A Space for Queer Teens and Allies at Central Library first and third Thursdays of every month
Advocacy
Local Groups:
PROMO
Gateway Stonewall Democrats
Human Rights Campaign
National Groups:
PFLAG National – Join the Fight
Equality Federation
Human Rights Campaign
ACLU
GLMA
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
Advocates for Trans Equality
National Coalition for LGBTQ Health
National LGBTQ Task Force
Transgender Law Center
Parent Playbook PDF
Family Equality
Red, Wine, and Blue
Anti-Violence Groups
Asexual
PFLAG National Resources
Campus Pride
The Asexual Visibility and Education Network
The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project
The Trevor Project
BIPOC/AAPI/Latino
Black Pride St. Louis
Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC)
- PFLAG Connects: Virtual Meetings for –
Black/African American Community
Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
Latino Community
Bisexual
Books/Magazines and TV/Film
PFLAG St. Louis List
St. Louis Public Library List
Coming Out Book List from PFLAG National
them online magazine
PFLAG National TV/Film Resources
Business Community and Local Events
St. Louis LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce
Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Pride St. Louis
Black Pride St. Louis
Tower Grove Pride
Pride St. Charles
Alton Pride
Queer Professional Alliance STL
PFLAG St. Louis Calendar
St. Louis Co. Library Events
Faith Communities
Gateway ONA (open and affirming churches)
Metropolitan Community Church of Greater St. Louis
Central Reform Congregation
Congregation Shaare Emeth
Keshet
The Ethical Society of St. Louis
Ethical Society Mid Rivers
Fortunate Families (a Catholic ministry)
PFLAG St. Louis Page
PFLAG National Faith Resources
Healthcare Resources and Assistance
- Local:
Out, Proud and Healthy
Black Pride St. Louis
Contraceptive Choice Center (WUSTL)
Project Ark (WUSTL)
The SPOT (WUSTL) (ages 13-24)
Transgender Center (WUSTL) (ages 18+)
The Queer and Trans Wellness Center at SLU
Doorways
*Contact us for a list of local providers.
- National:
National AIDS Memorial (Quilt)
Cancer Support Groups (Mesothelioma Hope)
Cerebral Palsy Guide
GLMA (Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality)
Transgender Health Insurance Guide
Planned Parenthood
Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
Hotlines / Mental Health
If you are in immediate need of help, please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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: org/chat
- Email Support: help@lgbthotline.org
It Gets Better Project
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
- Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
The Trevor Project
- Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) St. Louis
SQSH (St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline)
(314) 380-7774 or (844) 785-7774
Trans Lifeline Hotline
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Eastern MO)
Safe Connections
LGBT National Hotline
PFLAG National Hotline List
Therapist Search Tool (Psychology Today) (Filter location and LGBTQ+)
*Contact us for a list of local providers.
Intersex
Legal Resources
ACLU of Eastern Missouri
THISTL (Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis)
Lambda Legal
Movement Advancement Project (tracking over 50 different LGBTQ-related laws and policies)
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
National Center for Lesbian Rights (serves entire LGBTQ community)
Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools PDF
Amnesty International
Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples
Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD)
Military Families
At Ease: Support for Military Families with LGBTQ+ Children and Teens
Modern Military Association of America
PFLAG Connects: Virtual Meeting for the Military Community
Non-binary
Parent/Family Education
Parents: Quick Tips for Supporting Your LGBTQ Kids – and Yourself – During the Coming-Out Process
TransParent
Our Children
Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Grandchild
Fortunate Families
Understanding Gender
Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQs
Understanding Gender Identities and Pronouns
LGBTQ+ Glossary
Gender Spectrum
Resources About Gender Identity
Human Rights Campaign for LGBTQ People who are Parents
Cerebral Palsy Guide for Parents who are LGBTQ
Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals
Parent Playbook PDF
School/Students (college/scholarships)
CDC Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
DOE Resources for LGBTQI+ Students
DOE Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools PDF
Safe Schools for All
Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs)
GLSEN
Human Rights Campaign College Resources
Campus Pride Index: National Listing of LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities
National Education Association edjustice
Outlaw – Organization of LGBTQ students and their allies at Loyola Law School
American Medical Student Association Gender and Sexuality Resources
Delta Lambda Phi
Delta Phi Upsilon
PRIZM – UMSL’s Queer Trans Straight Student Alliance
Saint Louis University Rainbow Alliance
Seasonal
Social/Interest Groups
- Social:
MpowerSTL
St. Charles LGBTQ+ Social Group
Blue Max Cycle Club
Prime Timers St. Louis
Show Me Bears
- Music:
Band Together
CHARIS Chorus
Gateway Men’s Chorus
Black Tulip Chorale
- Sports:
Black Pride YBW Sports Fun & Fitness
Arch Rival Roller Derby
St. Louis Crusaders Rugby
St. Louis Frontrunners
STL Rainbow Riders
Team St. Louis
Speakers
Metro Trans Umbrella Group (MTUG)
Trans Education Service
St. Louis Queer Support and Healing (SQSH)
Ben Greene
Pride St. Louis Outreach and Education Committee
Black Pride St. Louis
Teacher/School Resources
Department of Education Resources for LGBTQI+ Students
CDC Brief: Creating Safe Schools for LGBTQ+ Youth
CDC Supporting LGBTQ Youth
GLSEN Educator Resources
ACLU Youth and School Resource Library
National Education Association edjustice
Safe Schools Improvement Act Info
Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools PDF
Transgender/Gender Diverse
Metro Trans Umbrella Group (MTUG)
St. Louis Queer Support and Healing (SQSH)
Trans Lifeline
Online Trans / GNC Teen Group
TransParent
Transgender Center (WUSTL) (Ages 18+)
Trans Education Service
Transgender Resources & Information
Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ
Gender Spectrum
Resources About Gender Identity
REFUGE Restrooms
TransParent
Black Pride St. Louis
PFLAG National Resources
Transgender Health Insurance Guide
Youth (Groups and Resources)
