Resources
Center For Diversity & Inclusion
Blum Union 207
Phone: (816) 271-4150
Fax: (816) 271-4538
cdi@missouriwestern.edu
Counseling Center
Eder Hall 203
Phone: (816) 271-4327
counseling@missouriwestern.edu
Health Center
Blum Union 203
Phone: (816) 271-4495
Fax: (816) 271-4498
health@missouriwestern.edu
Title IX
Blum Union 231
(816) 271-4557
titleix@missouriwestern.edu
MWSU Police/ Parking and Security Services
Blum Union 201
816-271-4438 (24 hrs)
mwsupd@missouriwestern.edu
Coming Out Resources
- 4 Tips for Coming Out To Your Parents|Queer 101|The Advocate
- Coming out: A handbook for LGBTQ+ People
- Human Rights Campaign: Coming Out Resources
- Strong Family Alliance: Coming out to your parents
National Hotlines and Online Support Resources
- National GLBT Hotline
- “Serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning community by providing free & confidential peer-support and local resources.”
- LGBTribe Wellness Community
- A peer-to-peer community for individuals living as LGBTQ+ –lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning.
- Trans LifeLine
- “Trans LifeLine is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive.”
- The Trevor Project
- Information and support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round
Missouri Western State University is committed to maximizing our Campus Pride Index ranking. Beginning fall 2022, the LGBTQ+ Initiatives Steering Committee, along with campus and community partners, are working to complete an updated Campus Climate Index to reflect an accurate depiction of LGBTQ+ culture at Missouri Western. Learn more about the Campus Pride Index.
Missouri Western State University is a member institution of the Consortium Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals.
Missouri Western State University engages in events and activities in partnership with PFLAG St. Joseph.