Social Clubs/Events | Gay And Lesbian Community Center Of The Ozarks
518 East Commercial, Springfield, MO 65803
Eligibility
Most programs open to all; Light at the End of the Tunnel Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group is open to people who are seeking help for a drinking problem; must be discreet and follows the rules of AA; P.O.Z Men's Group is open to men who are HIV-positive; GALAGXY Youth Group is open to people under 21 years old; Tau Unity Transgendered Support Group is open to transgendered people..
Required documents
No Documentation Required
Hours
Hours vary by program
call for details
To access this service, contact:
Charles Abernathy
417-869-3978
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Main
417-863-7898
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Contact Person
Websitehttps://www.glocenter.org
Languages
English
Application process
Come in or phone:
Counseling call (417) 865-8943 to ask for GLO counselor
Greater Ozarks Pridefest event - call or check the website for details
Light at the End of the Tunnel Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group - people who are seeking help for a drinking problem; must be discreet and follows the rules of AA - Saturdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
--P.O.Z Men's Group - men who are HIV-positive - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:30pm
--GALAGXY Youth Group - under 21 years old - Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 10:00pm
--Tau Unity Transgendered Support Group - open to transgendered people - Sundays at 7:00pm
--American Sign Language class - Thursdays at 7:00pm - call to register
Walk-in:
--Game Night - open to anyone looking to meet people and have fun - Saturdays at 8:00pm
--One United Christian study group - 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm - walk-in
Fees
No fees for programs; call for more information on counseling
Service area
Barry, Christian, Dade, Douglas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
Supports the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons in the greater Springfield area by organizing and sponsoring community activities and by increasing public understanding and appreciation of GLBT citizens. Services provided include Sign Language Instruction, Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups, LGBTQ2+ Support Groups, Men's Support Groups, Religion/Spirituality Relationship Support Groups, Social Clubs/Events, Individual Counseling, and Extreme Cold Weather Warming Center.
Barry, Christian, Dade, Douglas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster and Wright counties in Missouri
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Next door to Askinosie Chocolate on Commercial Street in Springfield
ALSO KNOWN AS
GLO
Last Assured
12/05/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE OZARKS
Supports the well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons in the greater Springfield area by organizing and sponsoring community activities and by increasing public understanding and appreciation of GLBT citizens.
ALSO KNOWN AS
GLO