LGBTQIA+ Resources
Support Lines:
The Trevor Project - 1-866-488-7386
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline - 1-877-LGBT (5428)
Trans Lifeline - 1-877-565-8860
LGBT National Youth Talkline - 800-246-7743
For Everyone:
Out Front Minnesota (Anti-Violence)- Each year, OutFront Minnesota’s Anti-Violence Program assists with more than 1,000 incidents of anti-LGBTQ+ bias/hate violence, relationship abuse, and sexual assault. We provide crisis intervention services, confidential crisis counseling, and other advocacy services for LGBTQ+ victims/survivors of violence and harassment.
800.800.0350
avp@outfront.org
Twin Cities Pride- Our mission is to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self. We envision a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
For Youth:
RECLAIM- RECLAIM's mission is to increase access to mental health care for queer and trans youth. Offers financially accessible, specialized mental healthcare to this population.
Queer Space Collective- mentorship program created specifically for LGBTQ+ youth in Minnesota. Creates space for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves.
For Parents and Families:
Transforming Families- A peer led support group for families with transgender, gender non-conforming and questioning youth seeking ways to support their children.
Gender Inclusive Schools- Provides parent and educator training to proactively create safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
For Those Needing Gender Affirming Clothing:
Rainbow Wardrobe- Rainbow Wardrobe is a part of Twin Cities Pride’s year-round programming division, Rainbow Circle. Our wardrobe is made up of new and gently used items donated by community members. Access to free gender affirming resources is LIFE CHANGING for some individuals. Rainbow Wardrobe provides individuals access to Masc and Femme presenting clothing as well as gender affirming items from TomBoyX.
For Community Leaders and Teachers:
Welcoming Schools- HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools is a comprehensive bias-based bullying prevention program. Provides LGBTQ+ and gender inclusive professional development training, lesson plans, booklists and resources specifically designed for educators and youth-serving professionals. Program uses an intersectional, anti-racist lens dedicated to actionable policies and practices.
Gender Inclusive Schools- Provides parent and educator training to proactively create safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
For Allies:
OutFrontMinnesota- Minnesota’s largest advocacy group. Their mission is to build power within Minnesota’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and address inequities through intersectional organizing, advocacy, education, and direct support services.
Twin Cities Pride- Our mission is to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self. We envision a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
