LGBTQ+ Resources
The following resources are designed to provide education around our country’s long history of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, the current violence queer communities are experiencing, and ways to take action against this hate:
Anti-Trans Violence & Rhetoric Reached Record Highs in 2022
Human Rights Watch: U.S. State Readies First Anti-Transgender Bill of 2023
Trans Legislation Tracker: Take Action to Protect Trans Youth
Roots of Anti-Trans Violence Against Indigenous Communities
Colorado Springs Shooting Is 42 Years to the Day After 1980 Massacre
ALOK: This is About Compassion, Not Comprehension
Resources to Support Children, Youth & Families
We recognize that you and your family may be experiencing stress and trauma as a result of these events and so many others. We know repeated, ongoing trauma has adverse effects on mental and physical health, and undermines our communities as a whole.
The following resources are designed to support youth and families amid the traumatic events happening throughout our communities.
We hope you’re finding ways to care for yourself. If you need support accessing mental health services for your family, please get in touch with us at info@macmh.org.
Minnesota LGBTQ+ Therapists’ Network
Resources for Queer & Trans Youth
The Trevor Project Coming Out Handbook
Elementary Books that Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Kids & Families
Minnesota LGBTQ+ Therapists’ Network
Starting a Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) At Your School