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Resource Navigation Program

New Offering!

Resource Navigation

A new client-centered resource navigation program focusing on LGBTQ+ needs that assists clients with navigating:

Resource Navigation Process

Step 1

Initial Consultation

In your first 45-minute consultation, we’ll discuss your hopes, goals, and current concerns. Together, we’ll identify your strengths, explore available resources, and set actionable goals to guide your next steps.

In this visit, we will:

  • Discuss desired outcomes
  • Present any concerns
  • Do a strengths assessment
  • Explore resources
  • Set goals

Step 2

Follow-Up Visits

To provide ongoing support, we offer follow-up appointments tailored to your needs. Whether at our center, in your environment, or a public space, these consultations ensure you receive direct assistance in accessing the services you need.

We’ll provide support through:

  • Follow-ups toward meeting goals
  • Flexible meeting locations
  • Hands-on help with accessing services

Current Offerings

Food Pantry

A food pantry to supplement necessities.

Hygeine Pantry

A hygiene pantry to promote well-being, job readiness, and more.

Bus Passes

Bus Passes are available to assist clients with transportation to appointments and meetings.

Translation Services

Our program is pleased to offer Translation Services, including American Sign Language.

Get in Touch

For more information about this program, contact Emilia Stauffer (she/her):

Email

Emilia@glocenter.org

Call

417-860-4368

Location

518 East Commercial St
Springfield, MO 65803

Center Hours

Mon, Thu, Fri: 10am - 4pm Tue, Wed: 10am - 3pm

Events/Resources

Monthly Resource Evening

Join us for GLO’s Monthly Resource Night on every first Monday of the month from 5:15–8:00 PM! Each month, we’ll open our doors to provide helpful resources and connect our community with trusted partners and services.

Services will change monthly, but the food and hygiene pantry will always be available along with APO Overdose Prevention & Testing.

APO Medicaid Specialist

An APO Community Health Medicaid Specialist will be at The GLO Center every 4th Monday to provide services to the LGBTQ+ Community.

They'll be able to assist with enrollment, provide resources, and answer your questions.

Walk-ins are welcome!

Upcoming Events

Rainbow Families Nature Walk

What: Tag along for a tour around Springfield’s Nature Center and a short walk along their Boardwalk Trail where we’ll be identifying native trees and their fall foliage. 🍂 Please RSVP by emailing theo@glocenter.org with the number of people that plan on being in attendance.
When: Saturday, November 14th @ 1PM – 3PM
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here: Nature Center – 4601 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO

Gaming with GLO

What: The GLO Center and Village Meeple are partnering for an afternoon of cooperative gaming! Entry is free by telling the front desk person the secret password: “Golden Cornucopia”
When: Sunday, November 15th @ 11AM – 1PM
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here: Village Meeple Board Game Cafe – 1570 E Battlefield Rd Ste f, Springfield, MO

Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony

What: Join S.T.A.R.T. and The GLO Center for our Transgender Day of Remembrance Memorial Ceremony. TDOR is a yearly international event where we honor our trans family who were taken from us too soon via violence, uplift our local trans community as they mourn, and educate cisgender allies about the struggles and loss of transgender life.
When: Friday, November 20th @ 6PM
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here: Drew Lewis Foundation – 1126 N Broadway Ave, Springfield, MO