***TGNC Youth Group Therapy
For Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Nonconforming Teens Ages 14-17
***Therapy Group for Trans, Nonbinary and Gender Nonconforming Adults 18-29
Located at 616 Kentucky St. Lawrence Ks
For more info contact Sebastian De La Rosa, LMSW SEBASTIAN@MBHEALINGCOLLECTIVE.org
Socializing places for LGBTQ+ Adults:
*Studio 62 Art Bar, 816 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka. *Henry's Upstairs, 11 E. 8th St. Lawrence, Ks
* Woodys KC, 3740 Broadway Blvd. KC, Mo. * Missy B's KC, 805 W. 39th St. Westport, KC
Youth groups
Kansas Queer Youth Network is the statewide GSA Network that is affiliated with the National Association of GSA Networks. We work to connect youth with resources and community and to build the queer youth movement in Kansas. For more information on how to get involved, check Facebook or
www.lawrencequeeryouthvoice.org/kqyn
Advocacy Organizations
Equality Kansas (eqks.org)is a unified statewide group of fair-minded people who are determined to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We seek to ensure the dignity, safety and legal equality of all Kansans.
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka, Inc. works to secure fair treatment for all citizens, especially with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. We recognize the interconnectedness of all forms of oppression and we seek alliances with other organization to combat racism, sexism, homophobia, and all other forms of oppression.
Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project (K-STEP) provides a panel of transgender educators to groups who request their services. K-STEP has presented to departments of corrections, mental health care providers, social organizations, and many more diverse groups. Their goal is to put a human face on a population that is sometimes feared and is generally misunderstood.
Service Organizations
Positive Connections(formerly Topeka AIDS Project (TAP): Become a "Fan" on the TAP Facebook page.
2044 SW Fillmore St, Topeka 66604. 785-232-3100. Free testing, education and support
NetworQ’s mission is to support, educate, and serve the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community, their friends, families, and allies. NetworQ will raise awareness for social, economic, cultural, health, educational and political issues affecting the people of Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas.
Open and Affirming Churches in Topeka
Cafe Quetzal Coffee Church, 2111 SW Belle Ave, Topeka, Ks
Trinity Lutheran Church, Topeka
Central Congregational United Church of Christ, Topeka Metropolitan Community Church of Topeka
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka
University United Methodist Church, TopekaSt. David's Episcopal Church, Topeka
Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Topeka
St. David's Episcopal Church, Topeka
Counseling services Headquarters Counseling Center: 2110 Delaware St. Lawrence Ks 785-841-2345 Provides services directly to individuals, with Headquarters receiving approximately 20,000 counseling contacts a year over the telephone and in person. Among the services provided are:
For Trans, Nonbinary, Gender Nonconforming Teens Ages 14-17
***Therapy Group for Trans, Nonbinary and Gender Nonconforming Adults 18-29
Located at 616 Kentucky St. Lawrence Ks
For more info contact Sebastian De La Rosa, LMSW SEBASTIAN@MBHEALINGCOLLECTIVE.org
Socializing places for LGBTQ+ Adults:
*Studio 62 Art Bar, 816 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka. *Henry's Upstairs, 11 E. 8th St. Lawrence, Ks
* Woodys KC, 3740 Broadway Blvd. KC, Mo. * Missy B's KC, 805 W. 39th St. Westport, KC
Youth groups
Kansas Queer Youth Network is the statewide GSA Network that is affiliated with the National Association of GSA Networks. We work to connect youth with resources and community and to build the queer youth movement in Kansas. For more information on how to get involved, check Facebook or
www.lawrencequeeryouthvoice.org/kqyn
Advocacy Organizations
Equality Kansas (eqks.org)is a unified statewide group of fair-minded people who are determined to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. We seek to ensure the dignity, safety and legal equality of all Kansans.
Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka, Inc. works to secure fair treatment for all citizens, especially with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity. We recognize the interconnectedness of all forms of oppression and we seek alliances with other organization to combat racism, sexism, homophobia, and all other forms of oppression.
Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project (K-STEP) provides a panel of transgender educators to groups who request their services. K-STEP has presented to departments of corrections, mental health care providers, social organizations, and many more diverse groups. Their goal is to put a human face on a population that is sometimes feared and is generally misunderstood.
Service Organizations
Positive Connections(formerly Topeka AIDS Project (TAP): Become a "Fan" on the TAP Facebook page.
2044 SW Fillmore St, Topeka 66604. 785-232-3100. Free testing, education and support
NetworQ’s mission is to support, educate, and serve the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community, their friends, families, and allies. NetworQ will raise awareness for social, economic, cultural, health, educational and political issues affecting the people of Lawrence and Douglas County, Kansas.
Open and Affirming Churches in Topeka
Cafe Quetzal Coffee Church, 2111 SW Belle Ave, Topeka, Ks
Trinity Lutheran Church, Topeka
Central Congregational United Church of Christ, Topeka Metropolitan Community Church of Topeka
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka
University United Methodist Church, TopekaSt. David's Episcopal Church, Topeka
Grace Episcopal Cathedral, Topeka
St. David's Episcopal Church, Topeka
Counseling services Headquarters Counseling Center: 2110 Delaware St. Lawrence Ks 785-841-2345 Provides services directly to individuals, with Headquarters receiving approximately 20,000 counseling contacts a year over the telephone and in person. Among the services provided are:
- Counseling and support for all personal concerns, such as family problems, stress, loneliness, relationship difficulties, depression, abuse, sexuality issues, alcohol or other drug problems
- Suicide intervention for anyone who is having suicidal feelings; guidance and support to those who are concerned about a family member or friend who is feeling suicidal
- First Call for Help for people seeking any kind of help or community resources including financial matters, housing, food, legal problems, and health concerns