Welcome to SQSH!
Have phone anxiety? Take some of the pressure off by scheduling a call. Simply fill out our Call Request Form , and a trained LGBTQIA-affirming peer counselor will call you at your preferred time!
SQSH stands in solidarity against systemic violence against the Black community. We train our Helpline volunteers protest-specific peer counseling skills and require a 4-hour anti-racism and anti-bias training when volunteers join SQSH.
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We offer a free, confidential, identity-affirming, and volunteer-run helpline serving the St. Louis region. Our trained peer counselors provide compassionate support to any LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and service providers.
Our mission is to serve and strengthen the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community—by providing an empathetic listening ear, by connecting callers safely and reliably to LGBTQIA-affirming resources, and by increasing the visibility of LGBTQIA+ concerns, needs, and resources in the St. Louis region.
The SQSH community is made up of a dedicated group of volunteers. As members of the queer community ourselves, we understand the isolation, stigmatization, and fear that can arise from lack of acceptance by our societies.
We are always looking for dedicated, humble individuals who are passionate about serving the St. Louis LGBTQIA+ community. Apply to become a helpline volunteer, or join a SQSH project team!
Have a question, suggestion, or desire to make a general connection? Get in touch!