7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection (SE MN, SW WI, and NE IA) | 608-784-0452 | https://7riverslgbtq.org/ | LGBTQ+ advocacy, programming, and outreach. | Community | Advocacy | Events | |
ACLU (national) | 212-549-2500 | https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights?redirect=issues/lgbt-rights | Provides information, resources, and support for LGBTQ+ individuals. The ACLU wants to hear from you if you’ve been discriminated against based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or HIV/AIDS status. | Social Justice | Legal | ||
Adult Gender & Sexual Health (AGSH) Clinic at Hennepin Healthcare (metro) | 612-873-2474 | https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/adult-gender-sexual-health/?gclid=eaiaiqobchmi_dgepj355aivicdach35zwiyeaayasaaegkblfd_bwe | Specialty medical clinic offering gender affirming services, care, and referrals. | Physical Health | Mental Health | ||
AMAZEworks (metro, state) | 651-493-8702 | https://www.amazeworks.org/ | Offers anti-bias education curriculum, programs, training for schools, organizational and individual cultural assessments, consultation, and equity training for communities, nonprofits, municipalities, as well as for-profit businesses. | Education | Community | Social Justice | |
Annex Teen Clinic (metro) | 763-533-1316 | https://annexteenclinic.org/ | “The Annex Teen Clinic helps young people [up to age 25] take charge of their sexual health by providing confidential health services and education.” Education programs and presentations for young individuals and parents are available on the website or upon request. | Physical Health | Education | ||
Autisitc People of Color Fund (national) | https://www.instagram.com/autisticpocfund/?utm_medium=copy_link | “Disability Justice & Full Abolition. We believe in community power, movement building, redistributive justice, and mutual aid.” | Mental Health | Community | Social Justice | Advocacy | |
Avenues for Homeless Youth (metro) | 612-844-2001 | https://avenuesforyouth.org/ | Provides safe and culturally capable emergency shelter, short term housing, and support services for homeless youth ages 16-24. Avenues for Homeless Youth also coordinates an LGBTQ+ host home program. | Shelter | Mental Health | ||
BECAUSE Conference by The Bisexual Organizing Project (metro, state) | http://www.becauseconference.org/ http://www.bisexualorganizingproject.org/ | “Annual conference dedicated to building an empowered bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, and unlabeled (bi*) community”. | Community | Events | Social Networking | ||
Black Table Arts (metro) | https://www.blacktablearts.com/ | “Black Table Arts is a community driven arts cooperative located in Minneapolis, Minnesota gathering black communities through the arts toward better black futures. Complete with a bookstore, shared workspace and a performance space (BTA) makes bold the connection between art and grassroots organizing by providing programs that invite local artists to see themselves as change makers and organizers of their collective liberation.” | Art | Events | Social Justice | Social Networking | |
Bridge for Youth (metro) | Call: 612-377-8800 Text: 612-400-7233 | https://bridgeforyouth.org/ | On-site shelter, housing services, emergency shelter, and counseling for youth experiencing homelessness. | Mental Health | |||
Calliope Women’s Choir (metro) | https://calliopewomenschorus.org/ | “The second-oldest feminist women’s choir in the country and the oldest group in the Twin Cities’ Queer Music Consortium.” | Community | Music | Social Networking | ||
Camp True Colors (state) | 888-216-2028 | https://oneheartland.org/camps-and-programs/camp-true-colors/ | MN camp offering one week camps for LGBTQ+ identity ages 12-17 and transgender or gender expansive youth ages 7-17, as well as a 2 week camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-17. | Events | Community | Social Networking | |
Canvas Health: Crisis Connection (metro) | (Crisis Line) 800-273-8255 | https://www.canvashealth.org/crisis-support/ | 24 hour crisis counseling and resources for the twin cities area. | Mental Health | Crisis | ||
Center for Sexual Health, University of MN (metro) | 612-625-1500 | https://www.sexualhealth.umn.edu/clinic-center-sexual-health | Sexual health and gender identity counseling services. “Emergency services are provided 24 hours a day for current clients.” | Physical Health | Mental Health | Crisis | |
Children’s Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of MN (CHLSS) | 651-646-7771 | https://chlss.org/adoption/lgbtq-adoption/ | Support and resources for LGBTQ+ families looking to adopt or foster. | Community | Education | Family | |
Clare Housing (metro) | 612-236-9515 | http://www.clarehousing.org | Minnesota based nonprofit offering housing as a human right and “critical pathway to ending the HIV epidemic”. Clare House offers “a continuum of affordable and supportive housing options that create healing communities and optimize the health of people living with HIV/AIDS”. | Shelter | Social Justice | ||
Clinic 555 (metro) | 651-266-1255 | https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/health-medical/clinics-services/sexual-reproductive-health | Offers access to sexual and reproductive health services for adults and teens with service costs ranging from “low” to “free” based on a sliding fee scale. “No one will be turned away for lack of funds”. | Physical Health | |||
Club Recovery (metro) | 952-926-2526 | https://clubrecoveryllc.com/ | Twin cities based alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction resource and outpatient clinic. | Mental Health | |||
Cornerstone (metro) | Appointments: 952-884-0376 | https://cornerstonemn.org/abuse-help-minnesota/ | “Serves adults and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking and crime.” Cornerstone also offers educational speakers and materials focused on these issues and prevention. | Mental Health | Crisis | Education | |
Couples in Transition (metro) | https://couplesintransition.org/ | “provides support for couples experiencing a gender transition within a committed relationship.” | Community | Education | Social Networking | ||
Day One Services (metro, state) | Crisis Hotline:1-866-223-1111 | https://dayoneservices.org/ | A statewide network of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, youth-and community-advocacy programs in Minnesota. Day One hosts the Minnesota Day One Crisis Line which connects individuals seeking safety and resources to service agencies statewide. | Advocacy | Crisis | ||
Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) (metro, state) | General: 612-348-5073 | https://www.hennepinattorney.org/get-help/crime/domestic-abuse-service-center | Work to address the needs of victims of domestic violence through a trauma informed care. They offer multiple services, such as “advocacy, filing order for protections, connecting with a prosecution team, and seeking legal consultation and representation from pro-bono attorneys”. | Legal | |||
Du Nord Foundation Community Market (metro) | https://dunordcommunitymarket.square.site/ | Free groceries and household supplies (i.e. toilet paper). | Food | Community | |||
Equality Federation (national) | 929-373-3370 | https://www.equalityfederation.org/ | LGBTQIA+ advocacy, community programs, and leadership training. | Social Justice | Advocacy | Education | |
Evergreen Youth and Family Services (NW MN) | Youth Crisis Center: 218-751-4332 | https://www.evergreenyfs.org/index.html | A private, non-profit youth and family service provider offering “emergency food and shelter, mentoring, independent living skills training, counseling, pregnancy prevention, transitional housing and community suicide prevention”. | Mental Health | Crisis | Shelter | |
Face to Face (metro) | 651-772-5555 | https://face2face.org/ | Offer prepared meals (lunch and dinner), transportation assistance, and personal hygiene products to go; medical and mental health care on-site; mental health telehealth services; by appointment “medical clinic services”, such as free HIV testing, reproductive care, and STI testing; as well as case management and MNSure services for young people. | Food | Physical Health | Mental Health | Community |
Family Acceptance Project (national) | https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/content/contact-us | Research, intervention, education, and public policy resources in support of LGBTQIA+ youth. | Social Justice | Advocacy | Education | Family | |
Family Equality (national) | 646-880-3005 | https://www.familyequality.org/ | Nonprofit resource for LGBTQIA+ families. | Family | Education | ||
Family Means: Center for Grief and Loss (metro, state) | 651-439-4840 | https://www.familymeans.org/about-us/ | Minnesota based multiservice nonprofit mental health clinic/resource for individuals, couples families, and groups. | Mental Health | |||
Family Tree Clinic (metro) | 651-272-3550 | https://www.familytreeclinic.org/ | Reproductive and sexual health care clinic focused on serving the LGBTQIA+ community in Minnesota. They offer all services on a sliding fee scale and health education focused on “teaching comprehensive sexuality education that positively influences sexual health by helping participants feel comfortable with their bodies, confident in their knowledge, and powerful in their decision-making abilities”. | Physical Health | Advocacy | ||
Fenway Health (national) | 617-927-6000 | https://fenwayhealth.org/care/medical/transgender-health/ | Resources for transgender health, such as hormone replacement and suicide prevention resources, support groups, as well as informed consent forms. | Education | |||
FORGE (national) | 414-559-2123 | https://forge-forward.org/ | Offer self-help guides, blogs, photography exhibits, social media-based information, discussion groups, online workshops and events, as well as extensive, “on-demand archive of training webinars and technical assistance publications to help victim service providers better serve transgender and non-binary survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking”. | Media | Community | Events | Education |
Gay Lesbian Elders Active in Minnesota (GLEAM) (metro, state) | 612-201-6122 | https://sites.google.com/site/l9god0skvd/ | Social space for “elder Gays and Lesbians” focused on peer support and community connection. | Social Networking | Community | ||
Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life (metro) | 612-625-0537 | https://gsc.umn.edu/ | “Provides education, advocacy, outreach, and support to students, staff, faculty, alum and community members” in an effort to “create a campus climate where more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality foster a sense of belonging for all”. | Education | Advocacy | ||
Gender Education Services (state) | https://www.debradavis.org/ | A Minnesota non-profit corporation of differently gendered people dedicated to support, advocacy & education who specialize in coordinating workplace gender transitions for transgender employees and managers. | Education | Advocacy | |||
Gender Inclusive Schools (metro, state) | https://www.genderinclusiveschools.org/ | Offer consultation and professional training that strive to “proactively create gender inclusive school environments”. | Education | Community | Advocacy | ||
Gender Justice (metro, state) | 651-789-2090 | https://www.genderjustice.us/ | Work towards gender equity through legal representation/services, advocacy, and collaboration. | Legal | Advocacy | ||
Gender Spectrum (national) | https://www.genderspectrum.org/ | Work to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all youth. They offer resources, online consultations, as well as groups for “preteens, teens, caregivers, and other family members”. | Education | Community | Advocacy | ||
GLAAD (national, state) | https://www.glaad.org/ | GLAAD works to rewrite the cultural script for LGBTQ+ acceptance by addressing issues that shape the narrative and dialogue that leads to change. | Media | Social Justice | Advocacy | ||
GLASS (Upper Midwest Gay Lesbian Athletic Association) (metro) | https://www.glassports.org/ | Twin cities based organization focused on amateur sports event and positive social activities for “the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities and their allies”. | Community | Events | |||
GLMA (national) | http://www.glma.org/ | A national organization offereing provider and patient resources that “ensure health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and equality for LGBTQ/SGM health professionals”. | Professional Networking | Education | Advocacy | ||
GLSEN (national) | 212-727-0135 | https://www.glsen.org/ | Advise on, advocate for, and research comprehensive policies designed to protect LGBTQ+ students as well as students of marginalized identities. | Advocacy | Social Justice | Education | |
GSA Network (national) | https://gsanetwork.org/ | National organization offering support and resources to middle/high school GSA’s and LGBTQ+ youth. | Education | Community | Advocacy | ||
Hennepin County Resource List (metro) | https://www.hennepin.us/covid-19-community-resources | List of resources for “domestic violence; economic, business, and grants; education; financial assistance; food shelves/meals; housing; etc.”. | Food | Shelter | Crisis | Professional Networking | |
Homeless Shelters Directory (state) | https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/state/minnesota | Compiled list of shelters in Minnesota. Many are emergency shelters that also offer “general homeless shelters or transitional housing opportunities”. | Shelter | Crisis | |||
Hope House (Central MN) | 651-351-0907 | https://hopehousescv.org/ | Aids hospice care, housing, and support. | Physical Health | Shelter | Community | Advocacy |
Human Rights Campaign (national) | https://www.hrc.org/ | LGBTQ+ advocacy and resources. | Advocacy | Education | Social Justice | ||
Indigenous Peoples Task Force (state) | http://indigenouspeoplestf.org/ | Work to develop and implement culturally appropriate HIV education and direct services, such as HIV counseling and rapid testing, to the Indigenous community in Minnesota. | Physical Health | Mental Health | Education |
JPride (by Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Minneapolis) (metro) | 612-481-1037 | https://www.facebook.com/JPrideMN/ | Engages Minnesota based “LGBTQ+ Jews” and allies through “social events, community gatherings, celebrations, and educational opportunities”. | Events | Community | Education | Social Networking |
KAAN (national) | https://www.wearekaan.org/ | all-volunteer organization with a mission “to improve the lives of Korean-born adoptees by connecting the community and providing opportunities for dialogue, education, and support.” | Community | Education | Social Networking | ||
Kaleidoscope (national) | 818-779-5163 | https://www.kaleidoscopelgbtq.org/ | “Offers support (i.e. counseling and individual coaching), education, and connection for LGBTQIA+/Questioning young adults and their families, including those with social, emotional and learning challenges.” | Mental Health | Education | Community | Social Networking |
KFAI (metro) | 612-341-3144 | https://www.kfai.org/ | LGBTQ+ friendly, “volunteer-based community radio station that exists to broadcast information, arts and entertainment programming for an audience of diverse racial, social and economic backgrounds”. | Media | Community | ||
Lambda Legal (national) | 212-809-8585 | https://www.lambdalegal.org/ | Legal, education, resources, and advocacy nonprofit organization working to improve all aspects of LGBTQ+ lives and everyone living with HIV. | Legal | Education | Advocacy | |
Lavender (state) | 612-436-4660 | https://lavendermagazine.com/ | Minnesota based LGBTQ+ magazine offering “Big Gay News”. | Media | |||
Life House (NE MN) | 218-722-7431 | https://lifehouseduluth.org/ | Provide “homeless and street youth ages 14 to 24 with support, transitional housing, and a safe alternative to the streets”, including recreational activities, hot meals, and group support. | Shelter | Food | Community | Social Networking |
Loaves and Fishes (metro) | https://www.loavesandfishesmn.org/dining-sites/ | Large network of free food resources. | Food | Community | |||
M Health Fairview Comprehensive Gender Care (by University of Mn) | https://mhealthfairview.org/conditions/ | “Specializes in compassionate and coordinated care for transgender and gender non-binary patients”, including “Breast Augmentation; Chest Masculinization (Top Surgery); Dermatology and Hair Removal; Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery; Gender Therapy; Hormone Therapy; Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy; Phalloplasty; Vaginoplasty (Bottom Surgery); and Voice Therapy”. | Physical Health | Education | |||
Mayo Clinic Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic (SE MN) | 800-446-2279 | https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/transgender-and-intersex-specialty-care-clinic/overview/ovc-20395546 | Multidisciplinary specialty clinic. | Physical Health | Mental Health | Education | |
Midwest Mixed (regional, state) | https://www.midwestmixed.com/ | Social space, events, and resources for BIPOC, mixed-race, multiracial, biracial, multiethnic, and transracial/transnational adoptees. | Social Networking | Events | Education | Community | |
Minnesota Asexuals (state) | https://www.meetup.com/Minnesota-Asexuals/?_cookie-check=IBsca_V04pU0fKqM | Offer social connections and support to individuals who identify as asexual, aromantic, or on either of those spectrums, as well as allies and those who are questioning. | Social Networking | Community | Advocacy | ||
Minnesota Community Care and West Side Community Health Services (metro, state) | 651-602-7500 | https://www.mncare.org/minnesota-health-care-services/ | Offer a variety of healthcare services, such as mental health and HIV/AIDS care/case management. | Mental Health | Physical Health | ||
Minnesota Ice Swim Club (state) | https://www.mniceswimclub.com/ | Minnesota’s only LGBTQ+ masters swim team that provides a safe, affirming community for LGBTQ+ athletes as well as promotes health and fitness through swimming in the Twin Cities area. MN Ice is officially registered with US Masters Swimming (USMS) and IGLA (International LGBTQ+ Aquatics). | Events | Community | Social Networking | ||
Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (metro, state) | 612-656-5676 | https://www.mnphil.org/ | Full orchestra of LGBTQ+ musicians. | Music | Events | Community | Social Networking |
Minnesota Transgender Alliance (state) | 612-787-2671 | http://www.minnesotatransgenderalliance.com/ | Trans support group based on topics and resources. Members include “trans women, trans men, and n.b. people, all seeking and sharing information”. | Community | Education | Social Networking | |
Minnesota Women’s Press (metro, state) | 651-646-3968 | https://www.womenspress.com/ | “Authentic community-based journalism that amplifies and inspires the stories, action steps, and leadership of powerful, everyday women (cis and trans), nonbinary people, and trans men.” | Media | Social Justice | Advocacy | |
MN Department of Justice (state) | 763-569-8000 | https://www.justice.gov/actioncenter/report-crime | Report a hate crime committed in Minnesota. | Social Justice | |||
MN Freedom Band (metro) | 612-564-0632 | https://www.mnfreedomband.org/ | Twin Cities-based non-profit GLBTQIA+ concert, jazz, and marching band. | Music | Events | Community | Social Networking |
MN Gay Flag Football (metro, state) | https://www.facebook.com/groups/MNGFFL/about | Flag football league for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. | Events | Community | Social Networking | ||
MN Lavender Bar Association (state) | https://mnlavbar.org/ | Membership based nonprofit creating opportunities for LGBTQ+ lawyers and law students to network, learn together, and address homophobia within the profession. | Legal | Professional Networking | |||
MN LGBGTQ+ Therapist Network (state) | http://lgbttherapists.org/ | Grassroots organization for mental health professionals wanting to safely network, support and educate each other and the community about issues related to LGBTQIAPGE2S mental health and wellness. | Professional Networking | ||||
MN Transgender Health Coalition (MTHC) (metro, state) | 612-823-1152 | https://www.mntransgenderhealth.org/ | Work to increase health care access and quality of health care received by trans and gender non-conforming people through education, resources, and advocacy. Services offered include support groups, free HIV/Hepatitis C testing and counseling, as well as a shot clinic and syringe exchange. | Physical Health | Mental Health | Education | Advocacy |
Modern Military Association of America (national) | 202-328-3244 | https://modernmilitary.org/ | “Nation’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to advancing fairness and equality for the LGBTQ military and veteran community [through] education, advocacy and support.” | Education | Advocacy | Community | |
National Alliance on Mental Illness MN (state) | 651-645-2948 Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 | https://namimn.org/ | “Works with individuals with mental illness, their families, professionals and the community at large by providing education, support and advocacy.” | Mental Health | Education | Advocacy | |
National Center for Lesbian Rights (national) | 415-365-1337 | https://www.nclrights.org/ | A non-profit, public interest law firm focused on precedent-setting cases; advocating for equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ+ community; providing free legal assistance to LGBTQ+ people and their legal advocates; and community education. | Legal | Advocacy | Social Justice | |
National Center of Transgender Equality (national) | 202-642-4542 | https://transequality.org/ | Social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. NCTE offers a variety of self-help and “know your rights” resources. | Social Justice | Advocacy | Education | |
National Coalition of Anti-violence Programs (national) | 212-714-1184 Report Violence Hotline: 212-714-1141 | https://avp.org/ncavp/ | “Empower lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected communities and allies to end all forms of violence through organizing and education”, as well as support survivors through counseling and advocacy. | Mental Health | Advocacy | Community | |
National LGBTQ Task Force (national) | 202-393-5177 | https://www.thetaskforce.org/ | National LGBTQ+ grassroots organization focused on calls to action, public policy, as well as training and mobilizing activists. | Social Justice | Education | Advocacy | |
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center (by Fenway Institute, Fenway Health) (national) | 617-927-6354 | https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/ | Provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to health care organizations with the goal of optimizing quality, cost-effective health care for LGBTQIA+ individuals. | Education | Advocacy | ||
Neighborhood House (metro) | 651-789-2500 | http://neighb.org/ | Programs include “housing stability, parent and early childhood education, literacy and adult education, food support programs, and family centers for families experiencing crisis. | Food | Shelter | Crisis | Education |
North Star Gay Rodeo Association (NSGRA) (metro, state) | http://nsgra.org/home.aspx | A Minneapolis based nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ rodeo fans and participants; members of the International Gay Rodeo Association. | Events | Community | Social Networking | ||
Northland Therapy Center (metro) | 612-641-1009 | https://northlandtherapycenter.com/\ | LGBTQ+ specialty mental health clinic. | Mental Health | |||
Oasis for Youth (metro) | 952-512-2061 | https://www.oasisforyouth.org/ | Meets the needs of youth through individualized case management, connections to resources, drop-in center (food, clothes, showers, legal aid, etc.), and housing. “All services are offered free of charge.” | Food | Shelter | Crisis | Community |
One Voice Mixed Chorus (metro) | 651-298-1954 | http://www.ovmc.org/ | “One Voice Mixed Chorus is Minnesota’s own LGBT and straight allies community chorus. We’re building community and creating social change by raising our voices in song!” | Music | Community | Social Networking | |
Open Arms MN (metro) | 612-872-1152 | https://www.openarmsmn.org/ | Nonprofit that cooks and delivers free, nutritious meals to people living with life-threatening illnesses in the Twin Cities. | Food | |||
Out and Sober MN (state) | http://www.outandsoberminnesota.org/ | LGBTQ+ substance use support groups and resources. | Mental Health | Education | Community | Social Networking | |
Out for Equity (state) | 651-767-8100 | https://www.spps.org/outforequity | “Advocate for gender equitable practices, programs, and policies through direct programming, professional development, and strategic collaborations… to ensure a safe and welcoming school environment”. | Education | Advocacy | Professional Networking | |
Out in the Valley (St. Croix area) | 612-822-0127 ext. 9502 | https://www.outinthevalley.org/ | LGBTQ+ social organization with support programs located in the St. Croix Valley area (MN and WI). | Social Networking | Community | ||
Out Magazine (national) | https://www.out.com/ | LGBTQ+ national magazine published monthly. | Media | ||||
Out4Good (by Minneapolis Public Schools) (metro) | 612-668-5482 | https://equity.mpls.k12.mn.us/out4good | LGBTQ+ programs and services for students, families, and educators. | Education | Community | Advocacy | |
OutFront Minnesota (metro, state) | 612-822-0127 Help Line: (612) 822-0127 | https://www.outfront.org/ | LGBTQ+ civil rights group and advocacy organization offering a variety of resources and community services. | Advocacy | Community | Education | |
Outwoods (metro) | https://www.meetup.com/Outwoods/?_cookie-check=h34gH56A72SIIW5o | LGBTQ+ outdoor activities and social groups. | Social Networking | Events | Community | ||
Parents and Family of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) (metro, state) | 612-720-1673 | https://pflag.org/ | Offers “support to families and allies who are in need, through peer-to-peer meetings, online outreach, and telephone hotlines. PFLAG National also offers a huge variety of resources and programs that provide support for those in need.” | Community | Advocacy | Social Networking | |
PFund Foundation (metro, state) | 612-870-1806 | https://pfundfoundation.org/#contact | LGBTQ+ grants, scholarships, leadership development, and resources. | Community | Professional Networking | Advocacy | |
Planned Parenthood (national, state, local) | https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved | Gender affirming hormone care, STI screenings, education, and preventative/reproductive health care. | Physical Health | ||||
Plume (national) | https://getplume.co/ | Provide safe, expert, affirming hormone replacement therapy and letter writing services accessible through a smartphone or online. | Physical Health | ||||
PRC (formerly Positive Resource Center) (national) | 415-558-6999 | https://prcsf.org/ | Work to help indiviual’s impacted by HIV/AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues by providing integrated legal, social, and health services. | Physical Health | Mental Health | Legal | |
Pride Collective and Community Center (NW MN) | 218-287-8034 | https://www.fmpridecollective.org/ | Work to “create a sense of community and promote education and social activities aimed at furthering the social and physical well-being and development of the LGBT community in the Red River Valley. During business hours, The Pride Collective and Community Center is open for drop in support, activities and socialization.” | Community | Education | Social Networking | Advocacy |
Pride Institute (metro) | 952-900-4325 | https://pride-institute.com/ | In- and out-patient recovery programs for LGBTQ+ individuals. | Mental Health | |||
Prism Mental Health (St. Cloud and greater Minnesota) | 320-217-9964 | http://www.prismmentalhealth.com/ | “LGBTQ+ mental health services for St. Cloud and greater Minnesota.” | Mental Health | |||
Program in Human Sexuality (by University of Minnesota) (metro) | 612-625-1500 | https://www.sexualhealth.umn.edu/ | Extensive research, education, resources, and health services focused on human sexuality. | Physical Health | Mental Health | Education | |
Quatrefoil Library (metro) | (612) 729-2543 | https://qlibrary.org/ | LGBTQ+ community library and archives. | Education | Media | ||
Queer Birth Project (national) | https://www.queerbirthproject.org/ | “A collection of LGBTQ-identified birth and postpartum professionals who work together to support LGBTQ families during family building and early parenting.” Services include “childbirth information, new/perspective parent groups, non-gestational parent groups, grief/loss groups, and ally training for cis/straight birth workers”. | Family | Education | Physical Health | Mental Health |
Queer Science (by U of MN) (metro) | http://queerscience.umn.edu/ | Space for “queer/trans high school students” to interact with garduate students and professors “conducting experiments in microbiology, environmental chemistry, physics and engineering, as well as engaging in dialogue about the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ scientists”. Sessions are Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 1pm. | Events | Education | Social Networking | Community | |
QUORUM (state) | 612-460-8153 | http://www.twincitiesquorum.com/ | LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce, “LGBT-allied businesses, corporations, nonprofits and professionals focused on building a strong business community in Minnesota.” Grant opportunities for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Minnesota businesses. | Professional Networking | Community | Advocacy | |
Rainbow Health (previously “JustUs Health”) (metro) | https://www.justushealth.org/clinic | Offers individual, family, and group therapy; chemical health services; and a variety of HIV related direct services and support, such as case management and housing. | Mental Health | Physical Health | |||
RainbowRoad (by The Shop) (Central MN) | 218-454-0009 | https://theshopbrainerd.org/ | Safe social space for youth in Brainerd area, offers snacks/food. | Community | Food | Social Networking | |
Ramsey County Housing Services and Support (Ramsey County) | Family with minor(s): | https://www.ramseycounty.us/residents/assistance-support/assistance/housing-services-support | “Ramsey County works with a variety of local agencies to provide resources for people who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless or need emergency assistance to stay in their homes.” | Shelter | Crisis | ||
Ramsey County- Contracted Community Food Resources (metro) | https://www.ramseycounty.us/covid-19-info/county-services-initiatives/investment-support-efforts-cares-funding/contracting-opportunities-resources/food-provider-contracts-community-based-organizations | “The organizations in the chart below support Ramsey County’s work to provide emergency food and basic need supplies to residents during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic”. | Food | Shelter | Crisis | ||
Reclaim (metro) | 612-235-6743 | https://www.reclaim.care/ | Gender and sexuality specialty nonprofit clinic offering individual, group, as well as couples/family counseling services for “queer and trans” youth ages 13-25. Accepts most insurance, however, will provide services despite ability to pay. | Mental Health | Community | Education | |
Red Door Clinic (metro) | 612-543-5555 | https://www.reddoorclinic.org/ | STI/HIV testing and sexual health services. | Physical Health | Education | ||
Rural AIDS Action Network (RAAN) (rural MN) | https://raan.org/ | Supporting rural Minnesota in the fight to stop HIV through a variety of services, such as risk reduction, resources, advocacy, and awareness. | Physical Health | Community | Education | Advocacy | |
Safe House (metro) | 651-444-5757 | https://www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/twin-cities-metro/safe-house-emergency-youth-shelter-twin-cities | St. Paul emergency shelter for youth ages 16-20 years old. | Shelter | Crisis | ||
SAGE (national) | 212-741-2247 | https://www.sageusa.org/ | Advocacy and resources for LGBTQ+ elders. | Education | Community | Advocacy | Social Networking |
Salty World (national) | https://saltyworld.net | “Salty is a 100% independent, membership supported newsletter, buoyed by the voices of women, trans and non binary contributors from all over the world.” Link to free subscription for BIPOC people and people living with disabilities: https://saltyworld.net/freememberships/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=129996119&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ZhdgulK-T5yo0VmvlwxSaipL30XRMNwZHs-mZhk-NWDzlQDqf9kwQzcouqqVn9FyRtOjeXAZbyTl-O9z4NIGE0ZuGgg&utm_content=129996119&utm_source=hs_email | Media | Education | Community | ||
Second Harvest (metro) | http://www.2harvest.org/who–how-we-help/services-and-programs/services/fresh-produce-sites.html | Free groceries, meals, and other food resources. | Food | Community | |||
Sexual Violence Center (metro, state) | 24-Hour Crisis Line: 612-871-5111 | https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org/ | Crisis counseling addressing sexual assault; LGBTQ+ sensitive services. | Mental Health | Crisis | ||
Simpson Housing Services/Adult Shelter Connect (metro) | (612)248-2350 | https://www.simpsonhousing.org/our-programs/need-help/ | Emergency shelter and urgent housing resources for youth, adult individuals, and families. | Shelter | |||
Sisters Camelot (metro) | https://sisterscamelot.org/ | Collective nonprofit that distributes free organic produce, and “supply community kitchens that are cooking for unhoused encampments, Indigenous elders, etc.” | Food | Community | Social Networking | ||
Soulforce (national) | 800-810-9143 | https://www.soulforce.org/ | “Works to end the political and religious oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people through relentless nonviolent resistance and “sabotaging Christian Supremecy”. | Community | Education | Advocacy | |
South Central MN Pride (South Central MN) | 507-339-4740 | https://www.scmnpride.org/ | “Support in coming out, searching for an LGBTQ-friendly community, or looking for a fun event where you can meet new friends, SCMN Pride is working to help bring together a visible and vibrant LGBTQ and Allied community in south central Minnesota. Whatever your life circumstances, SCMN Pride is here to support you.” | Social Networking | Events | Community | |
Speech Pathology Programs (national) | https://speechpathologymastersprograms.com/transgender-voice-therapy/ | “Speech Pathology Programs Promoting Access to Transgender Voice Therapy” | Education | ||||
Stonewall Sports – Minneapolis (metro) | https://stonewallminneapolis.leagueapps.com/ | Bringing “our LGBTQ+ community and allies together to create a fun, inclusive environment through recreational sports and social activities, and work toward positive change for each other and those in need.” | Events | Social Networking | |||
Susan’s Place (national) | https://www.susans.org/ | Transgender resources and social/media. | Media | Social Networking | |||
Sylvia Rivera Law Project (national) | 212-337-8550 | https://srlp.org/ | “Seek to increase the political voice and visibility of low-income people and people of color who are transgender, intersex, or gender non-conforming.” Offers “access to respectful and affirming social, health, and legal services”. | Mental Health | Legal | Advocacy | Community |
Teaching LGBTQ History (national) | https://www.lgbtqhistory.org/ | Instructional resources for educators, students, and families. | Education | Community | Family | ||
Telling Queer History (national) | https://www.tellingqueerhistory.com/ | Social resource for LGBTQ+ intergenerational narrative sharing, gatherings, and podcasts. | Media | Education | Community | Social Networking | |
The Aliveness Project (metro, state) | (612) 822-7946 | https://aliveness.org/ | Minnesota organization offering free At-Home HIV Self-Testing kits through pick-up or drop-off locally in the Twin Cities or by mail as well as onsite by appointment only with instant result. | Physical Health | Social Justice | Advocacy | |
The Atons (metro, state) | 612-562-8667 | http://www.atons.net/ | “Nation’s oldest continuously active Leather/Levi social fraternity” | Community | Social Networking | ||
The Family Partnership (metro) | 612-728-2061 | https://www.thefamilypartnership.org/ | Offers early education and care; family home visiting and parent skills training; and mental health care services. | Mental Health | Education | ||
The Family Partnership (metro) | 612-728-2061 | https://www.thefamilypartnership.org | Offer children and families support “regardless of income or origins”. Services include early education and care, family home visiting, and mental health services. | Mental Health | Family | Education | Advocacy |
The Garage (south metro) | 952-895-4664 | https://thegaragemn.com/ | “An all-ages, alcohol-free, multi-stage music venue, recording studio, and educational [nonprofit] facility located in Burnsville, MN.” | Music | Community | Events | Social Networking |
The Link (metro) | Housing/Homelessness 612-287-1642 Safe Harbor from Sexual Exploitation 612-232-8385 The C.O.R.E. 612-205-7944 | https://thelinkmn.org/ | Provide support to young people who are at-risk or currently: homeless, involved in the juvenile justice system, and/or sexual exploitation. The Link also offers C.O.R.E. (Community, Outreach, Resources and Engagement), which “provides a place where youth who are at-risk of or are currently experiencing homelessness can get help with basic needs (food/meals, clothes, shower, laundry, hygiene kits, transportation assistance, etc.) and connections to case management and longer term services such as housing.” “Project Live Out Loud, is culturally specific to youth who identify as LGBTQ.” | Food | Shelter | Community | |
The Trevor Project (national) | 24-hour crisis line: (866) 488-7386 Text “Trevor” to (202) 304-1200 | https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ | Crisis line, research, counseling, social networking platform (TrevorSpace), and resources for LGBTQ+ youth. | Mental Health | Education | Social Networking | Crisis |
Trans Disabled Care (metro, state) | https://www.instagram.com/transdisabledcare/?utm_medium=copy_link | “Mutual aid fund for trans & nonbinary disabled people in Minnesota” | Community | Social Networking | |||
Trans Justice Funding Project (national) | https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/ | Offers grants with “no restrictions or no strings” to “support grassroots trans justice group run by and for trans people”. | Professional Networking | Community | Social Justice | Advocacy | |
Trans Lifeline (national) | 877-565-8860 | https://translifeline.org/ | Trans lifeline offers peer support without police involvement and important resources, such as microgrants for HRT and changing legal names. | Crisis | Mental Health | ||
Transforming Families (metro, state) | https://tffmn.org/ | “Transforming Families is a community where transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families come together to support each other in a safe, welcoming space. At our monthly gatherings, separate breakout groups for parents, kids, siblings, and teens provide the opportunity to meet and learn from other people traveling the same path.” | Family | Advocacy | Community | Social Networking | |
Transgeander Guide (national, state) | https://tgguide.com/transgender-resources/transgender-support-groups/us-states-m-n/minnesota/ | “Trans chats, forums, and information”. | Media | Community | Social Networking | ||
Transgender Law Center (TLC) (national) | Phone: 510-587-9696 Collect line for people in prison detention: 510-380-8229 | https://transgenderlawcenter.org/ | “Largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define themselves and their futures.” They are grounded in legal expertise; committed to racial justice; and employ a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation. | Advocacy | Legal | Social Justice | |
Transgender Map (national) | https://www.transgendermap.com/ | Resources for gender transition, such as providers and ways to pay. | Physical Health | Advocacy | |||
Transgnder, Intersec, Gender-Expansive Revolutionary Resources and Services (TIGERRS) (metro) | https://tigerrs.org/teen-tigers/?fbclid=IwAR1sM2K3aQyYmh-jwOlh3lIeoVdFr8yaX54UV14ilEKDB3eJIiu26bsyRbM | Minneapolis organization offering youth programs, community events, as well as resources and a weekly online support group Sundays 12:30-3pm (email programs@tigerrs.org to get connected). | Events | Community | Social Networking | ||
Tri-ESS (metro, state) | 612-870-8536 | http://www.triessmn.com/ | “Group of heterosexual / dual-gendered cross dressers and their families that have monthly meetings and other activities which serve to offer peer support, education, outreach and a safe social atmosphere.” | Community | Events | Social Networking | Education |
Tri-State Transgender (MN, SD, and ND) | 701-404-9955 | http://tristatetransgender.weebly.com/ | “We are a support group that can help with various levels of support. We often try to network people in finding the various support systems transgender people need. Our goals are to spread awareness and support for transgender people in MN, SD, and ND. Most importantly we give a chance for people to be themselves in a safe setting.” | Community | Education | Advocacy | |
Tubman Center (metro) | 612-825-3333 | https://www.tubman.org/ | Support those who have experienced “relationship violence, elder abuse, addiction, sexual exploitation or other forms of trauma” and provide “safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, youth programming, and community education”. | Mental Health | Shelter | Crisis | Education |
Twin Cities Country Dancers (metro) | https://www.twincitiescountrydancers.org/ | “GLBT and friends country dancing.” | Events | Music | Social Networking | ||
Twin Cities Gay Men’s Choir (TCGMC) (metro) | 612-339-7664 | http://tcgmc.org/ | “TCGMC is a member of the international association of the lesbian and gay choral movement.” | Music | Events | Social Networking | |
Twin Cities Pride (metro) | 612-255-3260 | https://tcpride.org/ | Organizes annual Twin Cities Pride event held at Loring Park. | Events | Social Networking | Community | |
Twin Cities Queer Book Club (metro) | https://www.facebook.com/events/1791034694556539/ | For ages 30+ | Media | Social Networking | Community | Events | |
U of M Duluth Sexuality and Gender Equity Initiatives (NE MN) | https://www.d.umn.edu/sgei/ | Training, support, advocacy, information, social and academic programs. | Education | Advocacy | |||
Voices for Racial Justice (state) | https://voicesforracialjustice.org/ | Social justice organization working to end racism through community organizing, research/education, as well as cultural and collective healing through narrative sharing. | Education | Community | Social Networking | Social Justice | |
WE Health Clinic (NE MN) | 218-727-3352 | https://wehealthclinic.org/ | Gender affirming, sexual and reproductive health clinic offering STI/HIV tests, hormone therapy, and PrEP. | Physical Health | Mental Health | ||
WeARE (Northcentral MN, Brainerd Lakes Area) | Call: 218-454-1546 Text: 218-838-6280 | https://www.wearebrainerd.org/ | Work “to help address the lack of reproductive healthcare services for youth, young adults, and the underserved in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The Clinic offers confidential reproductive healthcare services, education, and community outreach. No person will be denied needed services”. | Physical Health | Education | Advocacy | |
Wellstone Center Food Market (by Neighborhood House) (metro) | 651-789-2534 | http://neighb.org/program/foodsupportprogram/ | Contactless food pick up or delivery, no ID required. If going onsite, “call when you arrive and wait in your car”. | Food | Community | ||
Women for Political Change (metro, state) | https://www.womenforpoliticalchange.org | “Small youth-led, multi-racial collective building political power by investing in the leadership of women, trans, and nonbinary youth in Minnesota” through mutual aid, resources, and networking. | Community | Advocacy | Social Justice | ||
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) (international) | https://www.wpath.org/ | International group offering a provider search, as well as research, conferences, and resources to professionals supporting “transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals”. | Education | Physical Health | Mental Health | ||
Youth and Aids Project (YAP) (metro) | 651-231-4849 | https://www.yapmn.org/ | Developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, and family focused HIV related services for youth in MN. | Physical Health | Education | Community | |
Youth Services Network (metro) | https://ysnmn.org/#/home | Exhaustive list of resources for MN youth, such as basic needs, food, shelter, mental/emotional health/services, etc. | Community | Education | Advocacy | ||
YouthLink (metro) | 621-252-1200 | https://www.youthlinkmn.org/i-want-help/drop-in-center/ | Youth resources, such as drop in center, food, employment, education support, etc., and direct support to homeless youth ages 16-24. Drop in center is located at 41 N. 12th Street in downtown Minneapolis. For youth 22-24 Monday, 9:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday, 9:00am – 1:00pm Thursday, 9:00am – 1:00pm Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm For youth 16-21 Monday, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Tuesday, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Thursday, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Friday, 2:00pm – 6:00pm AM Drop-in is closed on Wednesdays. However, individual services are available by appointment. Community dinner is from 4pm to 5:30pm. | Food | Shelter | Community | Advocacy |