St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH) Collection
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a leaflet announcing the opening of the St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline with a target date of August 22, 2019. It includes contact information, social media, and donation accounts.
Dates
- 2019
Creator
- St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH) (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Author, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.
Historical Sketch
The St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline was established in 2019 and uses the acronym SQSH, pronounced “squish.” It is a community-based, grassroots nonprofit focused on providing spaces and support for queer St. Louisans to lead fulfilling lives. Its trained helpline volunteers provide free, confidential, and identity-affirming emotional support; short-term peer counseling; and resource referrals for LGBTQIA+ individuals, friends, family members, allies, and service providers. Initial funding came from a $5,000 Civic Scholars grant from Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (at Washington University). Other funding sources include donations, fundraiser proceeds, and a grant from the St. Louis Area Violence Prevention Commission.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder))
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The collection consists of one item (2 copies).
Physical and Technical Requirements
There are no physical or technical restrictions.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was donated by Ian Darnell in 2022 (accession number 2022-104).
Bibliography
Processing Information
Processed with funding from The Stuart Foundation, Inc. by Kristina Perez, 2023.
Creator
- St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH) (Saint Louis, Mo.) (Author, Organization)
- Title
- St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (SQSH) Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- EAD by Kristina Perez using ArchivesSpace
- Date
- 2023
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository