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

Brief History of Pride

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

LGBTQ Youth Stories of Pride

Gender Justice

OutFront Minnesota

The Trevor Project Coming Out Handbook

Elementary Books that Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Kids & Families

Minnesota LGBTQ+ Therapists’ Network

Guide to Using Pronouns

Starting a Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) At Your School

 Minnesota Resources for Queer & Trans Youth

LGBTQ+ Youth Stories of Pride

Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools