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Curious about what services we offer?

Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center values a holistic approach to wellness. Our professional team is ready to help you prioritize your physical and mental health. Explore our services here.

Have one of our providers in mind? Find their info by clicking one of the following buttons.

Carlos Perez

Alex Socorro

ALEX WALLER

Free HIV and STD testing? Yes, please.

We're proud to provide free, confidential STD and HIV testing. Get in touch with us today for additional details.

Quick Facts About HIV

Other Health Resources

Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ Center is part of a community. That's why we recommend...

• Jackson County Health Department. As a leader in Southern Illinois health, JCHD has served the community since 1940 and offers a wide array of services from clinical exams to immunizations to long-term HIV coordinated care.
• The Community Action Place, Inc. A very cool group of people we're friends with that offers comprehensive and confidential testing, harm reduction, and syringe exchange - no matter where you're at.
• Shawnee Health. Founded in 1972, Shawnee Health is a collection of healthcare facilities across Southern Illinois that provides a range of medical services.
• CHOICES. In addition to medication and procedural abortions, CHOICES also provides gynecological wellness care, transgender affirming care, HIV testing, birth control, and more.
• Planned Parenthood. One of the nations most trusted healthcare providers, Planned Parenthood offers a massive range of services outside of abortion care. In addition to their Carbondale location, Planned Parenthood also has a collection of resources to cover the gaps in LGBTQIA+ sexual health.
• Scarleteen. One of the most comprehensive and inclusive sex education resources - all available online for free.
• Teen Vogue. An inclusive guide that centered around young people and their issues, with an inclusive guide on LGBTQIA+ health.

Want to find out more about abortions, how to access them, and laws? Check out this community-made by downloading below.

Abortion & Pro Choice Masterpost
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Did you know Rainbow Cafe offers the following for free?

Visit us at our building or any event we're tabling at for free condoms, dental dams, Plan B, Narcan, and more - no questions asked.

Mental Health Counseling

At Rainbow Cafe, we recognize that mental health is critical to overall wellbeing. Get in touch with us for counseling today.

We're not the only ones with resources.

For additional information, read the LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide Serving Southern Illinois.

LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide - August 2022
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Rainbow Approved Healthcare Providers

Need more regular health services? We have a database of local healthcare providers and mental health professionals that specialist in LGBTQIA+ issues. Here are our favorites.
Medical

• Dr. Matin Nekzad, MD. Shawnee Health, 1006 S Division Street, Carterville.
• Dr. Katie Painter, MD. Anna Rural Health, 513 N Main Street, Anna.
• Dr. Todd Smith, MD. Harrisburg Medical Center, 100 Dr. Warren Tuttle Drive, Harrisburg.
• Dr. Kathryn Waldyke. SIU Student Center, 374 E Grand Avenue, Carbondale.
• Emily Hawkins, APRN, FNP-C. Rural Health, Inc., 1003 E 5th Street, Metropolis.
• Brandi Swift, NP. Shawnee Health, 7 S Hospital Drive, Murphysboro.
• Holly Gates, NP. Shawnee Health, 1506 Sioux Drive, Marion.
• Jackson County Health Department. 415 Health Department Road, Murphysboro.
• CHOICES. 600 N Giant City Road, Carbondale.
• Queer Med. Online.

Behavioral

• Elaine Ketring, MS, LCPC. Ketring and Associates, 112 W Madison Street, Herrin.
• Margaret Howard, MFA, LCSW. The Wild Therapist, 3412 S Illinois Avenue, Carbondale.
• Yvonne Daniels, LCSW. Shawnee Health, 1006 S Division Street, Carterville.
• Elana Floyd-Kennett, LCSW. 3412 S Illinois Avenue, Carbondale.
• Poorva Talapatra, LCPC. Shawnee Health, 1006 S Division Street, Carterville.

Physical Therapy

• Bridget Rose, Physical Therapy Assistant. Athletico Physical Therapy, 900 E Walnut Street, Carbondale.
• Dustin Allard, Licensed Massage Therapist. 121 N 13th Street.