DOORWAYS Housing
- 2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter
- 2.3 Transitional Housing
- 2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing
- 2.5 Rental & Mortgage Assistance
- 3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)
- 8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics
- 8.9 Case Management
- 10.2 HIV & AIDS Care
- 20.2 Job Preparation Resources
- 26.2 Faith-Based Organizations
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Queer AffirmingDescription
Provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/AIDS. An interfaith organization established in 1988, whose sole mission is the provision of safe, secure and affordable housing for people living with HIV/AIDS. Provides a complete continuum of housing options ranging from direct rental subsidy to licensed residential care units. Services available 15 Missouri and Illinois counties surrounding the metropolitan St. Louis region. Clients receive 1:1 Care Coordination, Behavioral Health Services, Career Services, Self-Development Programming, Community Events, and Access to Resources.
- Homeless or unstably housed.
- Live in the DOORWAYS service area, which encompasses the 15-county St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and 117 under-served rural counties in Missouri and Illinois.
- Most clients are referred to DOORWAYS by their Ryan White medical case manager. If you contact DOORWAYS without that referral, staff will help you enroll in the Ryan White Program to receive a referral for services.
To be eligible for the Ryan White Program, you must:
- Have an HIV/AIDS diagnoses from a medical provider.
- Be considered low income as determined by city, county, state, or clinic’s financial criteria.
Housing Programs:
- Fifty units of flexible housing are provided in Allen House, which is located on the Jefferson Avenue Campus. Offers a model of care to co-locate housing with ONSITE comprehensive supportive services offering 360 degrees of coordinated care. Also located on campus, Elliott Place offers 39 permanent housing apartments.
- 60- to 90-day stays. Care coordinators assist participants with accessing resources to help them on the journey to more independent and/or permanent housing. Each night, Doorways leases 80+ units for individuals and families who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness.
- Six housing buildings with 92 permanent housing apartments that include one-bedroom units for individuals and two-, three-, and four-bedroom units for families with children. Residents are supported with an array of resources to assure stabilization, health, and opportunities for a more independent life by strengthening the social determinants of health.
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- Accessibility: Need a verified diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, proof of financial need, and should be enrolled in HIV/AIDS case management services through an agency; once you are enrolled in case management, you can be referred to DOORWAYS by health care providers, social service providers and case managers
Age
- Children (0-12)
- Youth (13-18)
- Adults (19-64)
- Seniors (65+)
Gender
- Transgender Women
- Transgender Men
- Non-Binary
- Agender
- Cisgender Men
- Cisgender Women
- Gender Non-Conforming
- Genderfluid
- Genderqueer
- Queer
- Questioning
- Two-Spirit
Sexuality
- Asexual Spectrum
- Aromantic Spectrum
- Bisexual
- Pansexual
- Gay
- Heterosexual / Straight
- Lesbian
- Queer
- Questioning
- Two-Spirit
Race & Ethnicity
- Alaska Native
- Arab / Middle Eastern
- Asian: Central Asian / Asian American
- Asian: East Asian / Asian American
- Asian: South Asian / Asian American
- Asian: West Asian / Asian American
- Balkan / Bosnian
- Biethnic / Multiethnic
- Biracial / Multiracial
- Black / African-American / African Descent
- Hispanic
- Latine / Latinx
- Native American / Indigenous / First People / American Indian
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
- White / Caucasian / European American
- Jewish
Citizenship Status
- U.S. Citizen
Immigration Status
- Unknown/NA
People with HIV or AIDS
- Yes
Housing Status
- Unhoused
Insurance Status
- Uninsured
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- Yes
Location(s) Served Notes
- DOORWAYS service area, which encompasses the 15-county St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and 117 under-served rural counties in Missouri and Illinois.
State
- Missouri
- Illinois
County
- Bond County (IL)
- Calhoun County (IL)
- Clinton County (IL)
- Jersey County (IL)
- Macoupin County (IL)
- Madison County (IL)
- Monroe County (IL)
- St. Clair County (IL)
- Warren County (MO)
- St. Louis County (MO)
- St. Louis City (MO)
- St. Charles County (MO)
- Lincoln County (MO)
- Jefferson County (MO)
- Franklin County (MO)
- Crawford County (MO)
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Vetted or Listed As Queer-Affirming
- Yes: Vetted by PrideSTL
Vetted or Listed As Trans-Affirming
- Yes: Trained by THISTL
Vetted or Verified by Student Peer Counselors
- Yes: Verified by WashU’s Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Has Confidentiality Policies around Sexual Orientation
- Has Anti-Discrimination Policies around Sexual Orientation
- Has Anti-Harassment Policies around Sexual Orientation
- Uses Intake Paperwork with Inclusive Language for Sexual Orientation
- Staff is Trained in LGBTQIA+ Issues
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele
- Hiring Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Staff
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
- Offers Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Single Stall Bathrooms, or Private Changing Areas
- Staff is Trained in Trans Issues
- 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
- Services should be trans inclusive and placements should be made in accordance with gender identity. See bottom of resource description for details from Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL).
Black/BIPOC-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
- Staff is Trained in Race & Ethnicity Issues
- 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