Welcome to
Zero Masking Mentors
Our Mission
To improve the health and happiness of the Queer Neurodivergent community by curating access to vetted public and private neuro-queer affirming spaces, and providing life-skills education and community support through art and gaming.
Mx. Phoenix & Mr. Chase
Led by the community
Zero Masking Mentors (ZMM) is not just a service—it is a community built from the ground up by the very people it serves.
Lived Experience at the Helm
Our vision is guided by Mx. Phoenix Woody and Mr. Chase Simmons. As Queer Neurodivergent (QND) leaders, they understand that the systems designed for the neurotypical world often fail our community.
ZMM was born from a need for spaces where we don't have to apologize for our sensory needs, our communication styles, or our identities. Phoenix and Chase lead from a place of shared struggle and shared joy, ensuring that every workshop and social event is designed by us, for us.
A Vision of Radical Acceptance
We believe that the cure for burnout isn't just "rest"—it's the ability to exist without a mask. Our vision is to build a QND community rooted in Radical Acceptance, where your support needs are respected without question.
- You are the expert on your body: We create environments where stimming, moving, and taking breaks are the norm, not the exception.
- Shame-Free Participation: We replace judgment with neutral language. There is no "lazy" or "failing" here—only energy limits and executive capacity.
- Honoring the Intersection: We celebrate the unique overlap of queer and neurodivergent identities, providing a sanctuary where you are safe to be your whole self.
We partner with sensory-friendly and LGBTQIA+ spaces across the KC Metro to host our gaming, social, and educational events. These community partnerships are the heartbeat of our mission, allowing us to keep our programming 100% free for the Neurodivergent Queer community.
Unmasked. Unashamed. Unstoppable.
Roll for Initiative:
Ignite the Future
Together, we are building our own sensory-friendly and Queer-safe physical spaces!
Chaos for a Cause!
Bring extra cash! In this game, the audience rules. Pay to change rolls, trigger wild magic effects, and more. Every dollar goes directly to our community mission!
Come As You Are
At Zero Masking Mentors, we believe that your identity and your needs are valid exactly as you experience them.
No Formal Diagnosis Required
Whether you are formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or currently exploring your Neurodivergent identity, you have a place here. We recognize that medical pathways can be filled with barriers, and we choose to center lived experience over clinical gatekeeping.
Our community is built for Queer and Neurodivergent adults who are seeking connection, support, and a space to exist authentically. If you feel you belong here, you do.
Community Information
Who We Are For
Zero Masking Mentors is a specialized haven for Queer and Neurodivergent adults (18+) in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area. We center those looking for a space to exist authentically without the pressure to perform social "normalcy."
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Current Events & Groups
Talk About It Tuesday Peer Support Group
Unmask and Adventure (D&D)
10707 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO
Crafts and Coffee
Support Us On Patreon
Zero Masking Mentors is committed to keeping our community groups free for everyone. While we are currently founder-funded by Mx. Phoenix Woody and Mr. Chase Simmons, your support helps us grow and sustain these vital spaces.
Help us keep the community unmasked and unashamed:
Support On Patreon