Community Resources: midmissouri

The Jefferson City Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is an organization comprised of the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered persons, dedicated to celebrating diversity and envisioning a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. The Jefferson City chapter is currently not meeting, but please contact Don Love, dmaclove@centurytel.net or (573)875-7918, for information/resources.

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Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri has provided access to reproductive health care to women and families since 1935. The reproductive health clinics are located in the Kansas City metro, Columbia and Warrensburg, MO.

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WestMo A.F.T.E.R. serves as a bridge between the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, asexual and straight communities at Westminster College, and as a constructive forum where members of the Westminster community can express themselves without binding claim to sexual orientation, thereby working toward the greater goal of the understanding and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning and asexual individuals in society.

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The mission of Rainbow House is to keep children safe and to support families in crisis through prevention, assessment, and intervention in child abuse and neglect. This is facilitated by many services, which includes the Children’s Emergency Shelter, Regional Child Advocacy Center, Homeless Youth Program and Clinical Programs.

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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) promotes the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons, their families, and their friends through support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. The Mid-Missouri/Columbia Chapter meets on the first Thursday at 7:00PM at The Center Project, 300 St. James, STE 104, Columbia, Missouri.

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The MU LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Resource Center offers campus organizations, a radio show, programs, events, and many resources.

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In 2011, three psychologists began meeting with the intention of forming a network of health care professionals specifically focused on increasing and improving health care services to trans-identified individuals in our community. T-Net has grown to include physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, a nurse, and additional psychologists, many from numerous health care settings. This website is designed to share the most recent list of trans-friendly providers in our network.

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The mission of Rain-Central Missouri, Inc. is to provide comprehensive STD, HIV and Hepatitis education, early detection and care coordination for at-risk individuals, families and communities. Their vision is to implement effective strategies that promote positive health for those impacted by or at risk for STD, HIV and Hepatitis health issues. RAIN serves special populations by providing health and educational resources, testing, referrals and other assistance for unfulfilled needs.

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Mid-Missouri PrideFest is an annual celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally community in Mid-Missouri. This family-friendly event includes entertainment, food, vendors, information on community organizations, children’s activities and more.

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The Mid-Missouri Crisis Line is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential crisis hotline number provided to Mid-Missouri residents in a 20 county area.

573-445-5035

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