Legal and Advocacy Organizations

• PROMO
  As Missouri’s statewide LGBTQ+ public policy and advocacy organization, PROMO has been defending the community’s rights and fighting to expand protections for over 35 years. They mobilize thousands of Missourians—LGBTQ+ supporters, business and community leaders, legislators, and people from all backgrounds—to advocate and utilize their voices in the halls of the Missouri State Capitol and within their own communities.
  Website: Promo Missouri
• ACLU of Missouri
  The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri defends and promotes the civil liberties and rights of all Missouri residents, including LGBTQ+ individuals, through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
  Website: ACLU Missouri

Community Centers and Support Groups

• The Center Project (Columbia)
  Mid-Missouri’s LGBTQ+ community center provides a safe, affirming space to learn, grow, build community, and access support and resources. They offer community resources like a curated library, a gender-affirming healthcare provider list, a closet with free clothing for LGBTQIA+ folks in need, and supportive programming and activities for LGBTQIA+ youth, parents, and transgender and non-binary adults.
  Website: Center Project
• PFLAG St. Louis
  Provides support, education, and advocacy for parents, families, friends, and allies of LGBTQ+ individuals, hosting regular meetings and offering resources for families and youth.
  Website: PFLAG St. Louis
• Metro Trans Umbrella Group (St. Louis)
  A grassroots, trans-led organization dedicated to providing support and resources for transgender and non-binary individuals in the St. Louis metro area.
  Website: STL Metro Trans
• Boom
  A social support organization for youth aged 21 and under who identify as LGBTQIA+, offering weekly meetings and events to foster community and support.
  Website: Boom

Health and Wellness Services

• St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)
  A grassroots, queer-led collective dedicated to facilitating healing spaces and building community capacity for queer St. Louis LGBTQ+ individuals to thrive. Their Peer Support Line is open Friday through Monday, 1:00-7:00 PM CT.
  Website: The Squash
• Our Spot (Kansas City)
  Provides mental and physical health services in an LGBTQ-affirming environment for teenagers and young adults.
  Website: Our Spot
• Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri
  Offers LGBTQ+ inclusive sexual and reproductive health services across multiple locations in Missouri.
  Website: Planned Parenthood