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Free HIV and STI testing

We're proud to provide free, confidential STI and HIV testing through our clinical extension at Rainbow Community Health & Wellness (RCHW). 

Quick Facts About HIV

Mental Health Counseling

At Rainbow Cafe, we recognize that mental health is critical to overall wellbeing. Get in touch with our health and wellness center at RCHW.org.

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.

Additional Resources

LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide Serving Southern Illinois
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​Reproductive care

LGBTQIA+ Resource Guide - August 2022
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Abortion & Pro Choice Masterpost
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Rainbow Cafe & RCHW offer a variety of harm reduction resources, menstrual products, emergency contraceptives, and hygiene products. Visit our building or stop by our table at an upcoming event for more info.

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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. 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, APRN. 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

• Frederick Siglar, Psy.M, QMHP, Counselor/Behavioral Health Program Coordinator, Rainbow Community Health & Wellness, Carbondale, IL
• Sam Sheppard, LCSW, Spoken Balance, Carbondale IL
• 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.