Community Resources: health

The EX Plan is based on scientific research and practical advice from ex-smokers. It isn’t just about quitting smoking. It’s about re-learning life without cigarettes. Our online community is filled with people who know what you’re going through. Let them cheer you on. Sign up for our free quit smoking plan today.

Go To Website

Tags: health, tobacco, quitting, smoking, online

The Missouri Tobacco Quitline can help Missourians stop using tobacco. The Quitline offers telephone and online counseling and resource materials to assist individuals who want to quit smoking or using other tobacco products. The Quitline is free to anyone in Missouri. Call or use the web to get help to quit smoking or chewing tobacco. Both the toll-free number and the web enroll will register you to talk to a trained quit coach. The quit coach will help you plan your quit. The coach can also suggest other resources to help, like nicotine replacement therapy.
Go To Website or Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
Tags: tobacco, quitting, health, Missouri, quitline

Tobacco Free Missouri is a statewide group of concerned individuals and organizations from all backgrounds and walks of life. Some of us are former smokers and some are working to help friends and loved ones quit. However we found our way here, the group is working to improve clean air access for everyone and reduce tobacco use and second hand smoke. Since 2007, TFM has been working with partners across the state to support communities and individuals working on cessation and other tobacco control policy efforts.

Go To Website

Tags: tobacco, health, Missouri, quitting, smoking, advocacy, policy

Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Our mission is to lead in addressing issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender aging.

Go To Website

Tags: elders, older lgbt, lgbt, national, resources, advocacy, education, awareness, health, support, aging

Indigenous Peoples Task Force (IPTF) is a Native American provider of HIV education and direct services to the Native community in Minnesota. For over 20 years, IPTF has developed and implemented culturally appropriate programs to prevent further transmission of HIV, increase access to traditional and western medical services, and improve the quality of life for clients, families, and communities.

Go To Website

Tags: education, get tested, health, HIV/AIDS, national, people of color, native american, resources

YouthResource is a Web site created by and for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) young people. YouthResource takes a holistic approach to sexual health and exploring issues of concern to GLBTQ youth, by providing information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy.

Go To Website

Tags: lgbt, national, youth, sex, sex health, education, reproduction, health, advocacy

The Healthcare Equality Index is a unique and invaluable resource for healthcare organizations seeking to provide equitable, inclusive care to LGBT Americans—and for LGBT Americans seeking healthcare organizations with a demonstrated commitment to their care.

Go To Website

Tags: health, how are things going, lgbt, national, HRC, healthcare, equality, research, data

Blog posts about LGBTQ youth issues offering insights about health, coming out, education and finances.

Go To Website

Tags: get involved, lgbt, national, youth, health, blog, media

The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal advocacy that is focused on research, policy, education, and training.

Go To Website

Tags: health, lgbt, national, working for equality, advocacy, education, policy, research

The purpose and goal for ShoutOut Health is to provide a safe haven for any LGBT people who are interested in access to essential, up to date, uplifting and informative health and wellness information in a safe, anonymous forum, from health care providers, writers and other professionals who care about promoting LGBT health.

Go To Website

Tags: health, lgbt, national, wellness, information, resources, providers