Developed by the Missouri Bar, this “Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Health Care Directive” can be used by the public to ensure that a person’s wishes are met and relieve families from stress.

Website of resources in STL vetted for the trans community

- 2021 Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference Recordings http://www.transhealthcare.org - https://www.ftmsurgery.net - https://www.phallo.net/ Vetted by [PPSLRSWMO (Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region)](https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-st-louis-region-southwest-missouri)

The __National AIDS Hotline (NAH)__, a service of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is an information resource for the population of the United States, its Territories, and Puerto Rico concerning the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Since its inception in 1983, NAH has grown to be the world's largest health-related hotline service. Services of NAH include responding to the public's questions about HIV and AIDS and providing referrals to State and local resources. All services, including HIV and AIDS publications, are provided free of charge. Any member of the public can contact NAH 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a toll-free telephone system. Services are available to English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and deaf populations.

Karen Hamon's talk in 2022 on gender-affirming hormones and surgeries and related issues to Pinwheels.

Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM), St Louis Children’s Hospital, and Barnes Jewish Hospital are committed to providing multidisciplinary, patient-centered care to people who identify as LGBTQIA+. OUTMed is an organization for LGBTQ-identified faculty, residents, fellows and staff at WUSM. WUSM OutMed developed a LGBTQ Friendly Health Provider Directory: "If you are looking for an LGBTQIA+ friendly provider, check out our LGBTQ Friendly PROVIDER DIRECTORY (PDF). The providers listed are self-identified as having an interest in providing culturally competent care to LGBTQIA+ patients. OUTmed cannot guarantee the cultural competence of providers listed. We recommend interviewing providers to find one who fits your needs and expectations."

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the (Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. Our professional, supporting, and student members engage in clinical and academic research to develop evidence-based medicine and strive to promote a high quality of care for transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals internationally. We are funded primarily through the support of our membership, and through donations and grants sponsored by non-commercial sources. Mission: To promote evidence based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health. Vision: We envision a world wherein people of all gender identities and gender expressions have access to evidence-based healthcare, social services, justice and equality. Goals and Tasks As an international interdisciplinary, professional organization, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) will work to further the understanding and treatment of gender dysphoria by professionals in medicine, psychology, law, social work, counseling, psychotherapy, family studies, sociology, anthropology, sexology, speech and voice therapy, and other related fields. WPATH provides opportunities for professionals from various sub-specialties to communicate with each other in the context of research and treatment of gender dysphoria including sponsoring biennial scientific symposia. WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender dysphoria and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions.

To protect the freedom, safety, and well-being of sex workers in Missouri via advocacy, community building, mutual aid, healing justice, arts and culture, and education. Committed to Black, trans, queer, disabled, and neurodivergent women and people.

Karis Agnew from PROMO sent SQSH a list of referrals for individuals looking for resources in the Mid-MO area: The Center Project just published their gender-affirming health care providers list for providers around Columbia. Location: Columbia, MO (and surrounding areas)

In both my personal and professional life as a physician, I’ve been working with the LGBTQIA+ community for more than fifteen years. Notably, I served on the board of Doorways, a housing and healthcare service for people living with HIV/AIDS, from 2010-2020, was Chairperson of the Board for four years, and was granted the Michael Edlin Award from that organization in 2020. I’ve led numerous LGBTQ+ focused initiatives and associate resource groups in my time working in hospitals and private industry. I’m also active in the St. Louis Sex Positive community, and my practice is affirming for a wide range of lifestyle choices. We offer PrEP, discrete STI screening, and affirmation for those with unique relationship circumstances. Truth is, I’m still learning a lot, every day. I’m a cisgender straight man, and my lived experience doesn’t reflect that of the patients I serve. But I listen to my patients and learn a lot from them, and try every day to do a little bit better job supporting this community which I love.

__MAP (Missourians Aging with Pride)__ strives to enhance the quality of life of LGBTQ+ older people through service, advocacy and community awareness. This affiliate has a number of programs, including bereavement support, home care referrals, legal clinics, social meal outings, finance programs, and more. Also conducts LGBTQ+ cultural competency trainings to other organizations and agencies throughout the state. Educates and partners with local community organizations to ensure cultural competency, advocates on behalf of LGBT older adults and their needs, and provides socialization and community building opportunities.

Acupuncture medicine clinic offering acupuncture, customized herbal formulas, & qigong instruction owned and operated by Dr. Kade Stotler DACM, MSOM, LAc (they, them) a queer-trans identified practitioner.

The Lighthouse Learning Collective's guide, Navigating Access to Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy is now available. The resource was created to provide guidance on Gender Affirming Homore Therapy (GAHT) and vetting processes, as well as self-care and monitoring for those exploring DIY options. Additionally, the guide includes a section on legal considerations.

"Trans Lifeline is a 24/7 hotline available in the U.S. and Canada staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have." They also offer microgrants for Name Changes and Gender-Affirming Hair Removal (GAHR): "__Name Change Microgrants__ Name Change Microgrants help trans folks cover the costs of updating the name and/or gender markers on legal documents, like driver’s licenses and birth certificates. Updated legal documentation is critical for accessing gender-specific services and protecting against anti-trans discrimination. This microgrant is offered every month from the 1st-14th. __GAHR Microgrants__ Electrolysis, laser hair removal, and other permanent hair removal medical procedures are proven to increase quality-of-life and safety benefits for people who experience transmisogyny: the specific oppression directed towards people perceived as trans feminine. Our GAHR Microgrants help pay for the cost of these procedures."

The Fourth City Sisters of the Abbey of the Glittering Arch are a fully professed branch of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence servicing the Greater St. Louis Metro Area. We are a volunteer-led social group and 501c3 that focuses on outreach to the LGBTQQIA+ communities, promoting sexual education and health, peer counseling and support, and raising funds and awareness for LGBTQQIA+ organizations and missions. We are a 21st Century Order of Queer Drag Nuns whose prime directive is to Promulgate Universal Joy and Expiate Stigmatic Guilt. Membership is open to all.

Caralyst is a matching platform that pairs physicians and patients based on 50+ health equity–related traits that have been shown to improve patient outcomes. We are initially launching to the queer community in St. Louis and have over 120 queer affirming doctors on our site. We have providers (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists/counselors, etc) within the specialities of internal medicine, family medicine, primary care, adolescent medicine, psychiatry, endocrinology, cardiology, OB/GYN, infectious disease, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery. The goal of Caralyst is to help you conveniently find a provider who you can trust and build a strong patient-provider relationship.

Talk and be heard at the SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline. "We connect LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen." If you are an LGBTQ+ elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free, at 877-360-LGBT(5428). Hotline responders: - Are certified in crisis response - Offer support without judgment - Answer questions factually and confidentially - Provide information about community support resources such as healthcare, transportation, counseling, legal services, and emotional support programs The SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline is available __24 hours a day, 7 days a week, __in English and Spanish, with translation in 180 languages.

For trans people who are no longer able to legally receive gender-affirming care due to new state laws: ActionLink has compiled a list of resources to share with our member centers. It's meant to be used by LGBTQ community center staff when assisting clients. This Google Doc will be updated as more resources become known. - Director of Policy and Advocacy for CenterLink

Provides overall information on Patient Care Services for LGBTQ+ veterans. "There is an LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (LGBTQ+ VCC) at every facility to help you get the care you need. VHA policies require that your health care is delivered in an affirming and inclusive environment and that VHA employees respect your identity. Contact the LGBTQ+ VCC at your nearest facility."

Offers a list of resources curated by a group of LGBTQ+ students at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law The Bloomington Pride list includes primary care physicians, endrocrinologists (HRT), surgeons, gyneocologists, family practice physicians, pharmacies, health centers and many other resources. Resources are located in Bloomington.

Central Illinois’ LGBTQ Community Center - This website provides information for the downstate Planned Parenthood Illinois providers that provide hormone therapy. The site also highlights a variety of resources including: - endocrinologists specializing in working with transgender people - resources for transgender adolescents and children - surgeons specializing in gender confirmation surgery, drills and voice techniques. HIV/AIDS care and Community Center: - HIV/AIDS care & prevention - transitional housing for people who are HIV+ - education to the community - support, counseling, and referrals for the LGBTQ community in an atmosphere free from judgment and discrimination. - FREE HIV TESTING: MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Free Condoms YOUTH GROUP (The Center): - for LGBTQ individuals and friends ages 14-17 - provides a safe environment to meet people and make new friends, - learn about HIV prevention and information about other issues of interest - have fun with themed parties, exciting events, movie nights, games and more YOUNG ADULT GROUP: - for LGBTQ individuals and friends ages 18-25 - Educational and social, with guest speakers, outings and community projects

"Patients come to our __gender identity clinic__ to receive high-quality, family-centered care. New patients may begin care with us up to age 22. Patients may continue services in our programs until their 25th birthday." Services available include hormone therapy, pubertal suppression therapy, and behavioral health. Payment Options: Lurie’s has several options for financial assistance and also accepts insurance. There are several locations on the Near Northside of Chicago.

A slideshow guide on gender-affirming healthcare by Planned Parenthood and Metro Trans Umbrella Group's TC2 Team. These were training slides for SQSH's Helpline Team (delivered December 2021). Includes resources for and information about: Transition Healthcare, Hormones, and Surgery.

As a public speaker and LGBTQ+ inclusion consultant, I regularly facilitate trans and queer 101, 201, and 301 sessions to workplaces, hospitals, schools, nonprofits, and families (among other categories of organizations) internationally and would be thrilled to deliver a welcoming and comprehensive training for your group. Additionally, I offer free coaching to parents and families of trans and queer youth in the evenings and would be happy to support you however I can.

A collection of Offerings from those with lived experience Curated by Dandelion Hill for Peer Support Space

The LGBTQ community may face particular challenges related to Alzheimer's and dementia. These include finding inclusive and welcoming health care providers, less ability to call upon adult children for assistance, concerns about stigma and higher rates of poverty and social isolation.