The Research Center
On this page you will find we have put the very best of our local resources together to provide a powerful Research tool, finding localized information. We have also collected, other useful tools, software, and search engines.
Research Tools for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies (Univ CA- Berkely)
Use these research tools to find information related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies from sources such as scholarly articles, books and encyclopedias.
Archival Collections and Primary Sources
Article Databases and Indexes
Biographical Sources
Book and Film Review Sources
Dissertation and Thesis Sources
Encyclopedias and Almanacs
Laws and Regulations Sources
Library and Book Catalogs
News Databases, Indexes and Web Sites
Organizations
Web Gateways and Search Engines
ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives
St. Louis LGBT RESEARCH
Suggest a RESOURCE: webmaster@hopeandhelpcenter.org
Ask an HIV Doctor:
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POZ Magazine
POZ chronicles the HIV epidemic, both in the United States and overseas, supports AIDS healthcare providers, and empowers patients through publications.
Shanti - The L.I.F.E. Program
L.I.F.E. stands for Learning Immune Function Enhancement. It is a new approach to health and healing based on more than three decades of published medical research. The standard "biomedical" approach to treating disease relies primarily on the use of drugs. A new, comprehensive, "biopsychosocial" approach enhances traditional medicine by also looking at internal psychological responses and external social factors that affect immunity and the course of a disease.
ASK THE EXPERTS ABOUT GENERAL LGBT AGING ISSUES
Harold Kooden (Clinical Psychologist) and Kenneth Stewart (Village Care NY) answer your questions about senior housing, socializing, dealing with loss, coming out and more.
ASK THE EXPERTS ABOUT LIFE PLANNING
Thomas Sciacca (attorney) and William Bowden (financial representative) answer your questions about government entitlements, health care proxy, domestic partnerships, landlord and tenant rights, retirement solutions, insurance (life and disability), investment services, and estate planning (including charitable giving and long term care insurance).
ASK THE EXPERTS ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AND THE LAW
Kate Kendell, Esq., (Executive Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights) and Rose Saxe (Staff Attorney, ACLU) answer your questions about civil rights of lgbt people and their families, public
ONLINE MAPS AND TOOLS
Whats My IP Address?
www.whatIsmyipaddress.com
Google Maps
http://maps.google.com/
Mapquest
http://maps.google.com/
MSN Maps
http://mappoint.msn.com
Wayfaring.com
http://www.wayfaring.com/
Geotool
http://geotool.servehttp.com/
Infoplease Atlas
http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/
National Geographic Expeditions
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/
Placeopedia
http://www.placeopedia.com/
PICTURE HISTORY
ONLINE SOFTWARE AND DOWNLOADS
FSF (Free Software foundation)
http://directory.fsf.org/
Download.com
http://www.download.com
Midwestern Sounds
Your source for information and products from the local and beyond music scene. Please visit our friends, read the reviews, go to the shows, buy the merchandise, and support live, local music.
www.midwesternsounds.com
ONLINE TOOLS & FREE STUFF
ARTPAD
paint & canvas tool (no download)
HORIZON CLUB
202 North 23rd Street (Between Olive & Pine,
one block East of Jefferson)
314/436-1733
The safe haven called the Horizon Club is open 24/7, provides showers, bathrooms, laundry, lounge, beverages, snacks, lockers, computers, and movies. It offers an opportunity for homeless people to get off the streets and to receive some basic services that previously didn't exist in the downtown area.
CENTENARY CARES
1610 Olive 63103
314/421-3136
Permanent mailing address, hygiene items, referrals to other agencies
Birth certificates and state ID' - Tuesdays, 9:30am
Breakfast, Monday - Friday 7 - 9:30am
Lunch, Monday - Friday 12 - 12:30pm
Dinner, Sunday - Thursday 5 - 5:30pm
ST. LOUIS EMPOWERMENT CENTER
3024 Locust 63103
314/652-6100 Friendship Line: 866/525-1442
A drop-in center for the mentally ill. Open 365 days a year. A consumer-run, self-help, drop-in program for people who are either suspicious of the behavioral health system or who feel that they were victimized by it. Tv, books, pool table.
Open M-F 9 - 5, weekends 7 - 3.
Lunch daily. Open 9 - 5 weekdays. Weekends 7 - 3.
St. Louis Dream Center
4324 Margaretta Ave. 63115
314-381-0700
www.stldreamcenter.org
Clothing Boutique. Distributes new and gently used clothing
and accessories at no charge.
Wed. - Fri. 2-3:30 p.m.
Tues. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:30-12:30
Carver House
3035 Bell 63106
314-652-8485
Call first. Mostly winter clothing 8:30-5, M-F
Guardian Angel Settlement &
Social Services at Hosea House
2635 Gravois 63118
314-773-9027
Primarily serves zip codes 63104 and 63118. Will supply
persons with referrals free of charge.
M-F, 9 a.m - noon and 1 - 3 p.m.
Human Development Corporation (HDC)
935 N. Vandeventer 63108
314-613-2154
Offers furniture and clothing as well as emergency food.
M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Isaiah 58 Ministries
2149 South Grand 63104
314-776-1410
Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau & Chippewa, between Jefferson & Kingshighway. Hours 10-1 p.m. M-F
Karen House
1840 Hogan 63106
314-621-1515
www.karenhousecw.org
Every Thursday from 1 ߒ 3:30 they offer free clothing.
Kingdom House
1321 S. 11th St. 63104
314-421-0400
Tuesday and Thursday, 10-noon.
The social worker gives vouchers for clothing.
Neighborhood Houses:
St. James Center
1455 E. College 63107
314-383-1733
www.neighborhoodhouses.org/centers
Thrift Store on Mondays, 10-12. Very inexpensive or free.
New Life Evangelistic Center
1411 Locust St. 63103
314-421-3020
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org
Free clothing.
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10- noon
Wed. 10-11:30 a.m.
Sunshine Mission Intake Center
1520 North 13th St. 63106
314-231-8209
www.sunshineministries.org
Clothing for homeless men.
Dress for Success
1431 Kingsland 63133
314-333-4490
www.connectionstosuccess.org
Need a referral from a participating organization. Provides ߏsuiting߰ for women who are going for a job interview. Will also provide an additional set of clothing once the job has been obtained.
St. Patrick Center
800 N. Tucker 63101
314-802-0700
www.stpatrickcenter.org
Every Second Saturday, 8a.m. - noon
M,W,F from 2-2:30
Joint Neighborhood Ministries
7911 McNair ߒ 63118
314-771-3987
www.neighborhoodhouses.org
Free clothing, Tues. 9:30-12:00
St. Vincent de Paul Church
1408 South 10th Street 63104
314-231-9328
Free clothing, Wed. 12 - 2
PUBLIC LIBRARIES provide computers
St. Louis Transgender Groups & Gatherings
STLGF St. Louis Gender Foundation (visit online)
StLGF
P. O. Box 9103
St. Louis Mo. 63117
314-963-4658
stlgftg@netscape.net
EZEKIEL PROJECT
a minsistry of MCCGSL
ezekielproject@mccgsl.org
http://hopeandhelpcenter.org/ezekiel.aspx