LGBTQ+ Resources
Educational 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:
Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2024
How LGBTQ+ Rights, ERA, and Congregations Are Collaborating in a Minnesota Network
Roots of Anti-Trans Violence Against Indigenous Communities
Colorado Springs Shooting Is 42 Years to the Day After 1980 Massacre
Resources to Support Children, Youth & Families
We recognize that you and your family may be experiencing stress and trauma as a result of LGBTQ+ discrimination and violence. 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.
NAMI’s Hope Starts With Us Podcast: Pride & LGBTQ+ Mental Health
A Parent’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
Minnesota LGBTQ+ Therapists’ Network
LGBTQ Youth Peer Support through the Trevor Project
The Trevor Project Coming Out Handbook
Elementary Books that Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Kids & Families
Starting a Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) At Your School
Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
Resources to Enhance Social Workers’ Capacity to Support LGBTQIA2S+ People
Equity for LGBTQIA2S+ Individuals
Taking Care of Your Mental Health When You Are Deciding About Coming Out
Organizations
Connect with the numerous organizations in Minnesota providing resources and advocacy for and with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gender Justice works to dismantle the legal, political, and structural barriers to gender equity
OutFront Minnesota builds power within Minnesota’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and addresses inequities through intersectional organizing, advocacy, education, and direct support services.
Pink Haven Coalition is a collective of organizations and individuals growing community defense, mutual aid, and alternative systems of care for gender-diverse people.
Minnesota Trans & Intersex Resource Network is a collaboration between local LGBTQIA+ organizations and individuals to assist Trans and Intersex folx coming to Minnesota.
RECLAIM’s mission is to increase access to mental health care for queer and trans youth so they may reclaim their lives from oppression in all its forms.
Queermunity is a vibrant event venue, gathering space, and café in Minneapolis, dedicated to offering high-quality experiences for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities and their allies.
QUEERSPACE collective is the first mentorship program created specifically for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Minnesota.
Transforming Families is a community where transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families come together to support each other in a welcoming and respectful space.
