Stronger U
In Operation
Description
Stronger U is a grassroots community dedicated to non-carceral wellness approaches, including free and low cost peer support, group and individual coaching, workshops, and educational resources. We partner with THRIVE Lifeline through a revenue sharing model; together, our services help THRIVE to keep thriving!
Our team is made up of people with intersecting marginalized identities and we prioritize serving clients who also have intersecting marginalized identities and experiences. Our specialties include LGBTQ2S+ people; complex trauma survivors, including people living with DID and other dissociative experiences; neurodivergence; disability and chronic conditions (including chronic suicide and self harm).
Join the Stronger Together discord community to access free peer support: https://discord.gg/tGWKTX6uka
Contact Information
Regular Hours
8a - 8p, Eastern Time; 24/7 peer support in our discord community (https://discord.gg/tGWKTX6uka)
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
We work with people of numerous identities and experiences, globally; we prioritize people in multiply marginalized communities
Age
Adults (19-64)
Seniors (65+)
Victim Survivor Of Relationship Sexual Violence
People With Hiv Or Aids
First Time Home Owner
First Generation College Student
Intersex Status
Parent Status
Pregnancy Status
Locations Served
Zip Code
School District
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Queer-Owned / -Led
Yes: Queer-Owned/-Led
Yes: Queer People are in Leadership Positions
Queer Owned Led Notes
Trans-Owned / -Led
Yes: Trans-Owned/-Led
Yes: Trans People are in Leadership Positions
Trans Owned Led Notes
Immigrant Owned Led
No: Not Immigrant-Owned/-Led
No: Immigrants are not in Leadership Positions
Immigrant Owned Led Notes
Bipocblack Owned Led
No: Not Black-Owned/-Led
Yes: Black Folks are in Leadership Positions
Bipocblack Owned Led Notes
Sexual Orientation Affirming Policies Notes
Gender Identity Affirming Policies
Has Confidentiality Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Gender Identity & Gender Expression
Dress Code Includes Diverse Gender Expressions
Asks For & Respects People's Pronouns
Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Gender & Pronouns
Staff is Trained in Trans Issues
Uses Gender-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
Curriculum or Content Includes Trans Perspectives
Supports Gender-Affirming Self-Care Rituals (e.g. Binding, Tucking, Packing)
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele
Hiring Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Staff
Gender Identity Affirming Policies Notes
Virtual resource; bathrooms are our clients' own or their preferred
Immigrant Affirming Policies
Has Confidentiality Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Citizenship & Immigration Status
Works With Undocumented Immigrants Without Involving Institutional Authorities
Dress Code Includes Diverse Cultural Expressions
Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Citizenship & Immigration Status
Staff is Trained in Immigration Issues
Uses Immigrant-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
Curriculum or Content Includes Immigrant Perspectives
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Citizenship & Immigration Status Diversity
Hiring Policies Promote Citizenship & Immigration Status Diversity Among Staff
Immigrant Affirming Policies Notes
Blackbipoc Affirming Policies
Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Race & Ethnicity
Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Race & Ethnicity
Works With Black & Brown People Without Involving Institutional Authorities
Dress Code Includes Diverse Racial & Ethnic Norms
Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Race & Ethnicity
Uses Black/BIPOC-Inclusive Language in Daily Communications
Curriculum or Content Includes Black/BIPOC Perspectives
Service & Outreach Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Clientele
Hiring Policies Promote Racial & Ethnic Diversity Among Staff
Blackbipoc Affirming Policies Notes
Other Accessibility Factors
Covidguidelines Proof Of Vaccination
Does not require proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test
Covid Guidelines Masking Policy
Does not require masking
Covid Guidelines Social Distancing
Does not require social distancing
Covid Guidelines Notes
We are fully virtual, so are naturally socially distanced. Internally, our team follows COVID protocols and masking mandates if we travel in-person.
Ways To Access Resource
Virtual Option(s) Available
Transportation to Physical Location Not Required
Internet Not Required
Cost
Free
Sliding Scale (fee based on income and other factors)
Payment Assistance Available
Standard Pricing
Cost Notes
We have free and low cost options, scholarships and sliding scale options; some clients pay full price and/or provide scholarships for others who cannot.
Payment Or Insurance Accepted
Cash or self-payment
Payment Or Insurance Accepted Notes
Language Interpretation Offered
Does not offer language interpretation
Language Interpretation Offered Notes
Language Translation Offered
Does not offer language translation
Language Translation Offered Notes
Documentation Required Notes
N/A
Confidentiality
HIPAA compliant
Has its Own Confidentiality Policies in Place
Confidentiality Notes
We are fully confidential and non-carceral
Other Conditions For Accessing Service Notes
Availability
Currently has open slots
Requires a Pre-scheduled Appointment
Availability Notes
SQSHBook is a program led by the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH)
SQSH is a grassroots, queer-led collective dedicated to facilitating healing spaces and providing holistic support for queer St. Louisans to thrive.
Our Peer Support Helpline is open
Friday through Monday, 1:00-7:00 PM CT
Local:
Toll-Free:
4220 Duncan Ave, Suite 201
St. Louis, MO 63110
