Library Description: Over 3,000 Books (catalogue available on TinyCat. Must be a member to view).
Current Open House Hours:
Sundays: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesdays: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
TinyCat library: www.librarycat.org/lib/DSMPC
Capital Bears
www.capitalbears.org/
Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus
https://www.dmgmc.org/
ISU Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success
https://center.dso.iastate.edu/
515-999-5636
info@dmgmc.org
LGBTQ Iowa Archives & Library
https://www.facebook.com/LGBTQIowaArchives
Pride Sports League
www.pridesportsleague.org
IQCCC
www.facebook.com/IowaQueerCommunitiesOfColorCoalition/
We are always open to helping new organizations and groups! Have an idea for a new organization, but need a space to meet? Contact us.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/
988
http://www.glnh.org/talkline
National Hotline: 800-246-7743
LGBT National Talkline
http://www.glnh.org/talkline
National Hotline: 888-843-4564
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
National Hotline: 866-488-7386
Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
https://www.iowacasa.org
State Hotline: 800-284-7821
Your Life Iowa
https://yourlifeiowa.org
State Hotline: 855-581-8111
TransVerse
https://transverseic.wordpress.com/
Trans LifeLine
https://translifeline.org/
LGBTQIA+ Support Group
Support Group SS Therapy and Consulting, Ltd
Every Thursday at 1 pm
4725 Merle Hay Rd, Ste 205
Des Moines, IA 50322
515-528-8135
https://www.sstherapyandconsulting.com/
PFLAG-Des Moines
https://www.facebook.com/pflagdsm/
Central Iowa Poly
Iowa Queer Communities of Color Coaltion
https://www.facebook.com/IowaQueerCommunitiesOfColorCoalition/
The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Melisa Klimaszewski
melisa.klimaszewski@drake.edu
drakerainbowunion@gmail.com
Central Iowa VA Clinic
https://www.va.gov/central-iowa-health-care/locations/des-moines-va-clinic/
515-418-2440
Downtown Dental
https://www.downtowndentalcarepllc.com
515-207-6093
Heartland Surrogacy
https://www.heartlandsurrogacy.com/
Hillcrest Family Services (Dubuque)
https://hillcrest-fs.org
IDPH-Care for Yourself
https://idph.iowa.gov/cfy
PHC
https://phciowa.org
515-248-1600
Planned Parenthood
https://www.plannedparenthood.org
1-800-230-7526
UCS Healthcare
https://www.ucsonline.org/what-we-do/lgbtqia-medical-services
515-280-3860
Unity Point-LGBTQ Clinics
https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/services-lgbtq-health.aspx
515-241-7397
University of Iowa LGBTQIA+ Clinic
https://uihc.org/services/lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-and-questioning-lgbtq-clinic
Queer Health Advocates
https://rvap.uiowa.edu/help/queer-health-advocacy
Matthew J. Abendroth, DO (Family Med)
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/matthew-abendroth-923337
515-265-4211
Amy Bingaman, MD (OB/GYN)
https://www.broadlawns.org/news/dr-amy-bingaman
515-282-2200
Jazzmine Brooks (Doula)
https://www.jaiolivewellness.com/ruralblackdoula
515-509-2116
John A Carstensen, MD (Internal Med)
https://doctors.unitypoint.org/provider/John+A.+Carstensen/1164004
515-241-8221
Lindsey Christianson, DO (Family Med/ PC)
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/lindsey-christianson
(515) 282-2273
Dana Danley, MD (Family Med)
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/dana-danley
515-282-2334
TJ Guthrie, ARNP (Primary Care)
https://www.ucsonline.org/what-we-do/medical-care
(515) 280-3860
Aaron Hahn, AuD (Hearing)
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/aaron-hahn
515-282-7750
Wendi L Harris, MD (Pediatrics)
https://doctors.unitypoint.org/provider/Wendi+L.+Harris/1168106
515-241-4300
Becky Johnson, ARNP (Primary Care)
https://www.healthgrades.com/providers/becky-johnson-xymtft2
515-248-1600
Angie Knoblaugh, DO (Internal Med)
https://doctors.unitypoint.org/provider/Angie+Knoblauch/1167131
515-221-7800
Matthew Molin, DO (Family Med, Internal Med)
https://doctors.unitypoint.org/provider/Matthew+Molin/1168522
515-279-6424
Storm O’Brink (Doula)
stormy-obrink@uiowa.edu
Kaaren Olesen, DO (OB/GYN)
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/kaaren-olesen
515-282-2340
Kelsey Randel, DO (OB/GYN)
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/kelsey-randel
515-282-2334
Richard S Robus, MD (Pediatrics)
https://doctors.unitypoint.org/provider/Richard+S.+Robus/1165097
515-241-4300
Kasi Schuppe (PT/Orthopedics)
https://www.enhanceptdsm.com/about
515-985-9038
Douglas Aupperle, Ph.D
https://dmpcc.org/coolstaff/
(515) 274-4006
Kayla Bell-Consolver, MS, LMHC
https://www.drake.edu/counselingcenter/meetourcounselors/
Amy Bonebrake, BA, CADC (Waterloo)
https://www.sharecare.com/doctor/amy-bonebrake-xyn8sv7
319-252-4631
Abby Bottorff, tLMHC (Dubuque / state-wide telehealth)
https://www.newmooncounselingalliance.com/about
Susin Bredice, LISW, RPT-S
https://www.nbcsiowa.com/therapists-team/susin-bredice-lisw-rpt-s
515-401-6886
Larissa Bustamante
https://www.relationshipandintimacy.com/our-team/larissa-bustamante/
515-505-8313
Katie Cabreriza, LMHC, NCC
https://www.prairiewellness.com/doctor/katie-cabreriza-lmhc-ncc/
515-207-1705
Shelley Clymer, PhD, LMFT
https://www.drshelleyclymer.com/
515-401-1101
Lacey Combs, LMSW
lcombs@lifeworksdm.com
712-577-2140
Sharaine Conner, LMSW
https://affirmativecouch.com/meet-our-team/sharaine-conner/
515-375-1488
Megan Conrad, LMHC, NCC (Cedar Falls)
https://covenantfamilysolutions.com/team/megan-conrad/
Chad Elbandagji (Waterloo)
chad@waterlootherapist.com
Kelsey Finch, LMHC-T
https://www.nbcsiowa.com/therapists-team/project-two-dbjrg
515-401-6886
Sydnee Feuerhelm, MS, LMSW
https://www.drake.edu/counselingcenter/meetourcounselors/
515-271-2011
Sarah Garcia, MSW
https://www.garciacounselingservices.com/
(515) 468-2996
Johanna Grenko, LHMC
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/johanna-grenko
(515) 282-5695
Bridgette Hensley, Psy.D., LP
https://vidapsychotherapy.com/bridgette-hensley/
515-528-7892
Geoffrey Hills, DO
https://dmpcc.org/staff/
(515) 274-4006
Joby Holcomb, LMHC, CADC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/joby-holcomb-west-des-moines-ia/292237
515-608-8054
Mitchell Hollingshead, MSW
https://www.515therapy.com/mitchellhollingshead
515.402.4803
Nicole Holmberg PhD
http://www.birchwoodwellness.com/
515-289-1515
Hilary Johnson, LHMC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hilary-johnson-des-moines-ia/718049
(515) 303-0160
Rachel Johnson, LHMC
https://www.prairiewellness.com/doctor/rachel-johnson-lisw/
515.207.1705
Samantha Kemp Carlin, LMHC
https://www.yss.org/providers/samantha-kemp-carlin/
515-883-2379
Jeffrey Kramer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-kramer-05b90452
515-689-3071
TylerJacobs-Lewis, MS, tLMHC
https://www.drake.edu/counselingcenter/meetourcounselors/
515-271-2011
Love in the Face
https://www.loveintheface.com/mentoring
Megan Matulka
https://familyconnectionsiowa.com/our-team/
712-214-8266
Chad Mohammas, LMSW (Waterloo/Cedar Valley)
https://www.waterlootherapist.com/
Elizabeth Moreno, LISW
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/elizabeth-moreno
515-282-5695
Madi Musson, LMFT
https://www.creativelythrivingllc.com/
creativelythrivingllc@gmail.com
James Neubauer, LMFT (Cedar Rapids / State-wide telehealth)
319-382-8660
Joe Nixon, LISW
https://www.steppingstoneia.com/
515-276-6338
Ashley Parker LMHC
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/ashley-parker
(515) 282-5695
Jennie Plummer, LMHC
https://thriveccankeny.com/our-therapy-team
(515) 989-8266
Megan Runchey, LMSW
https://www.nbcsiowa.com/therapists-team/project-three-r2xjw
515-401-6886
Loey Sawvel, LMHC (Dubuque / state-wide telehealth)
https://www.newmooncounselingalliance.com/about
Mandy Semmens, MSW, LISW
https://www.compassclinicalassociates.com/our-providers/mandy-semmens/
(515) 412-5112
Ricc Terranova, tLMHC
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/ricc-terranova
515-282-5695
Kelsey Taylor, LISW
https://www.broadlawns.org/about/medical-staff/kelsey-taylor
515-282-5695
Tiffany Thomas-Killam, RYT
https://vidapsychotherapy.com/tiffany-thomas-killam/
(515) 666 – 1868
Jennifer Thompson, MSW, LMSW
https://synergyclinicalservices.com/therapy-team/
(515) 277-6399
Samantha Tratchel LISW
https://cfiowa.org/
515-288-1981
Eli Trumpy, MSSW, LISW, LCSW
https://www.elitrumpycounseling.com/
512.299.8647
Amy J Ugulini Pals, LMHC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amy-j-ugulini-pals-west-des-moines-ia/331885
515-393-4137
Ramona Wink, LMHC
https://www.515therapy.com/ramonawink
515-401-1010
Tricia Yavitz, LHMC, IADC
https://www.trytherapyia.com/
(515) 669-3650
A Single Mother – Grants for Single Moms
https://www.asinglemother.org/
Iowa Mutual Aid
https://iowamutualaid.org/
Change of Name Checklist (PDF)
https://standwithtrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Name-Change.pdf
Coming Out: Living Authentically Guide
https://reports.hrc.org/coming-out-living-authentically-as-transgender-non-binary
Electrolysis: Chantell Howard
https://npidb.org/doctors/other_service/specialist_174400000x/1275281511.aspx
515-681-3143
Folx Health
https://www.folxhealth.com/
Guide to Gender Affirmation Surgeries
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gender-affirmation-surgeries
Iowa Guide to Changing Legal Documents (PDF)
https://trans-resources.org.uiowa.edu/sites/trans-resources.org.uiowa.edu/files/2020-04/iowa_guide_to_changing_legal_identity_documents_january_2019_0.pdf
Transgender Health Injection Guidelines (PDF)
https://fenwayhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/COM-1880-trans-health_injection-guide_small_v2.pdf
Trans Vocal Training
https://transvocaltraining.com/
Trans Voice Lessons
https://www.yourlessonsnow.com/
Queer Health Advocates
https://rvap.uiowa.edu/help/queer-health-advocacy
Matthew J. Abendroth, DO (Family Med)
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/matthew-abendroth-923337
515-265-4211
John A Carstensen, MD (Internal Med)
https://doctors.unitypoint.org/provider/John+A.+Carstensen/1164004
515-241-8221
TJ Guthrie, ARNP
https://www.ucsonline.org/what-we-do/medical-care
(515) 280-3860
Abby Bottorff, tLMHC (Dubuque / state-wide telehealth)
https://www.newmooncounselingalliance.com/about
Sarah Garcia, MSW
https://www.garciacounselingservices.com/
(515) 468-2996
Joby Holcomb, LMHC, CADC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/joby-holcomb-west-des-moines-ia/292237
(515) 608-8054
Nicole Holmberg, PhD
https://www.birchwoodwellness.com/nicole-holmberg-phd
515-289-1515
Hilary Johnson, LHMC
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hilary-johnson-des-moines-ia/718049
(515) 303-0160
Loey Sawvel, LMHC (Dubuque / state-wide telehealth)
https://www.newmooncounselingalliance.com/about
Mandy Semmens, MSW, LISW
https://www.compassclinicalassociates.com/our-providers/mandy-semmens/
(515) 412-5112
Jennifer Thompson, MSW, LMSW
https://synergyclinicalservices.com/therapy-team/
(515) 277-6399
Eli Trumpy, MSSW, LISW, LCSW
https://www.elitrumpycounseling.com/
(512) 299-8647
Love in the Face
https://www.loveintheface.com/mentoring
Tricia Yavitz, LHMC, IADC
https://www.trytherapyia.com/
(515) 669-3650
ACLU of Iowa
https://www.aclu-ia.org/
Change of Name Checklist (PDF)
https://standwithtrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Name-Change.pdf
Iowa Guide to Changing Legal Documents (PDF)
https://trans-resources.org.uiowa.edu/sites/trans-resources.org.uiowa.edu/files/2020-04/iowa_guide_to_changing_legal_identity_documents_january_2019_0.pdf
Lambda Legal – Know Your Rights
https://legacy.lambdalegal.org/know-your-rights#transgender-people
Lavender Legal Center (Cedar Rapids)
https://www.lavenderlegalcenter.org/
OneIowa
https://oneiowa.org/resources/transresources/
Sylvia Rivera Law Project
https://srlp.org/
Transgender Law Center
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund
https://tldef.org/
Trans Health Project
https://transhealthproject.org/
Gender Nonconforming and Trans Family Get Togethers (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/823809868738681/
Iowa Association of Transgender Women (Virtual)
Email adwilson8@dmacc.edu or join their discord at discord.gg/SsSuE45KtP
Trans @ Iowa (Iowa City)
https://trans-resources.org.uiowa.edu/
Transgender Action Group For Iowa (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/tagiowa/
Transformations Iowa
https://www.facebook.com/transformationsiowa/
Contact Sophia Stone: sophia.transformations@gmail.com
Transformative Healing (A Safe Space for LGBTQIA Survivors of Violence)
https://www.facebook.com/transformativehealing
Trans Help Iowa (Facebook Group)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/327246240632435/
Trans Voice Virtual Support Group (National)
https://www.henryford.com/calendar/support-groups/trans-voice-virtual-support-group
UCS Transgender Support Group
https://www.ucsonline.org/resources-and-education/support
The Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund
https://www.iowatransmutualaidfund.org/
Love in the Face
https://www.loveintheface.com/services
Genderqueer (Blog)
https://genderqueer.me/
Trans Ally Guides
https://straightforequality.org/topic/trans-non-binary/
National Center for Transgender Equality
https://transequality.org/
SAGE USA
https://www.sageusa.org/
“I Think I Might Be Trans” (PDF)
https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ITIMB-Trans-for-print.pdf
Finding an LGBTQ-Friendly College
https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/
Gender Affirming Care Ban
https://oneiowa.org/resources/gendercareban/
Gender Spectrum (Resources)
https://www.genderspectrum.org/
Guide to Being An Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/guide/a-guide-to-being-an-ally-to-transgender-and-nonbinary-youth/
LGBTQIA+ Youth Support Group
https://www.unitedactionforyouth.org/yc
PFLAG
https://pflag.org/
Ruby Shines – Clothing for Trans Girls
https://rubyshines.com/
Self-Esteem Resources for Nonbinary Adolescents and Teens
https://onlinecounselingprograms.com/resources/44-self-esteem-resources-for-nonbinary-adolescents-and-teens/
Stand With Trans
https://standwithtrans.org/resources/?doing_wp_cron=1680812146.3151700496673583984375
Students: Know Your Rights
https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/transstudent_kyr_20120508.pdf
Trans Student Educational Resources
https://transstudent.org/
Trans Youth Equality Foundation
http://www.transyouthequality.org/
Trans Youth Family Allies
http://www.imatyfa.org/
UCS Teen Local Support Group
https://www.ucsonline.org/resources-and-education/support
