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A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The LGBT Cancer Community Online Support Group is a 24/7 online peer support group that provides a safe and informal atmosphere for talking about cancer in the LGBT community. Offers a Peer Support group 3 times weekly online for those who have and who have had cancer.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Advocacy and support organization provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Promotes the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people, their families and friends by offering education and advocacy including: * Cultivating Respect: Safe Schools for All - Working with schools and stakeholders, providing support, resources, training, creative programs, and model policy to create an atmosphere of respect and make schools safer for all students * PFLAG Academy Online - Monthly online learning sessions for members * Finding a community after coming out

Housing for people with low income that includes coordination of other services for residents. The coordination professional can help residents identify resources, navigate systems or help with applying to additional programs. MORE INFORMATION Provides supportive services in housing for homeless and disabled youth throughout the Twin Cities. Supportive housing is provided in an apartment building and 48 units of scattered-site housing in Hennepin County. These sites serve homeless and/or disabled young people and are designed to increase self-sufficiency and decrease the risk of future homelessness. Lindquist Apartments * A permanent supportive housing program offering 24 single units in north Minneapolis * Serves youth ages 16 - 24 Cairn Housing Program * Permanent supportive housing * Scattered site * Serves homeless youth ages 18 - 24 Housing First * 30 units of scattered site supportive housing for youth ages 18 - 24 experiencing homelessness that also have a mental health and/or chemical dependency diagnosis or a physical disability Periscope Program * Serves young adults between the ages of 18 - 24 in Hennepin County who have been referred by Hennepin County social workers, probation officers, other community partners, or self-referred * Assists participants in locating and maintaining stable housing within Hennepin County using local private landlords Project Live Out Load * Rapid Rehousing program for youth who identify on the LGBTQ spectrum ages 18 - 24 Dignity House provides emergency shelter for youth ages 10 - 17 of all gender identities who have run away from home, are experiencing homelessness and/or who are involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Accepts referrals from any geographic location. The Rapid Rehousing Program * Helps youth ages 18 - 24 who are experiencing homelessness transition quickly from the streets and emergency shelters to stable housing * Housing for up to 24 months with support in building skills and increasing income to successfully maintain housing after completing the program

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides peer-to-peer support, information and referral for parents, families and friends of people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+). Meetings are held both in-person and online. In addition, online support forums are available for: * Parents * Friends and allies * Lesbian people and friends/families * Gay people and friends/families * Bisexual people and friends/families * Transgender people and friends/families * Questioning people and friends/families * Workplace allies and issues

Program that helps you find local housing options. The program may guide you on how to choose and obtain a place that meets your needs. MORE INFORMATION Meet with a case manager to help find housing or use the computer lab to research apartments.

A database that lists resources, information, social and support groups as well as gay-friendly religious organizations, sports leagues, student groups and other supporting organizations. They also have information on Lesbian Gay Bisexual and/or Transgender (LGBT)-friendly businesses including lawyers, doctors and various counseling professionals. Use the online directory to find resources by searching by zip code and resource type.

Professional membership organization for LGBTQ+ and allied/affirming mental health professionals who work with the LGBTQ+ community. Use the member directory to find a mental health provider in Minnesota.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers online support groups for caregivers and their loved ones: * The Caregiver Online support group * African American caregiver Support group * LGBTQ+ Community Support: caregiving for families and friends * LGBTQ caregiver support group * Young Adult caregiver support group

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Connects LGBTQ+ older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen * Hotline is available 24/7 in English and Spanish with translation in 180 languages * Offers support without judgment * Provide information about community support resources such as healthcare, transportation, counseling, legal services, and emotional support programs

Therapists offer mental health counseling to help resolve behavioral, emotional or social problems Mental health services may include: * Family Therapy * Group Therapy * Individual Therapy * Mental health evaluation MORE INFORMATION Provides individual, family, group, and couples counseling to folks who are seeking support with identity development as it relates to sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Trained advocates are available to help LGBTQ+ Minnesotans experiencing violence, harassment, or harm.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION Provides information and advocacy for LGBTQ+ older adults. Agency doesn't provide individual support. Additional services include: * Working for LGBTQ+ elders to address and overcome the challenges of discrimination in senior service settings * Publishing guides for caregiving with LGBTQ+ elders, advocacy guides and many informational resources about aging * National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging provides training, technical assistance and educational resources to aging providers, organizations and older adults

Program that maintains a list of private attorneys and can connect people who need legal services to attorneys that can help them. Examples of specialty areas are family law, elder law, immigration law and real estate law. MORE INFORMATION Offers a listing of LGBTQ+ friendly attorneys for people in need of legal representation

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provide information and statistics on: * Health topics A - Z * Diseases and conditions including: - Current disease outbreaks - Treatments - Disease prevention * Health and vaccine information for travelers * Healthy living * Emergency preparedness * Bed Bugs The National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) is an information and referral resource for: * Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) * Viral hepatitis * Sexually Transmitted Disease * Tuberculosis * School health Also provides information about Influenza (flu)

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides peer-to-peer support, information and referral for parents, families and friends of people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+). Meetings are held both in-person and online. In addition, online support forums are available for: * Parents * Friends and allies * Lesbian people and friends/families * Gay people and friends/families * Bisexual people and friends/families * Transgender people and friends/families * Questioning people and friends/families * Workplace allies and issues

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION The Elder Law Project empowers LGBT elders to protect themselves by making sure that they have the resources and information they need to access their rights

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers several support groups including: * General Men's Issues / Relationship Issues Support Group * Addiction Busters Support Group * Gay Issues Support Group * Choosing Healthy Sexual Boundaries Support Group * ManKind Project Open Circle * Men Facing Retirement Issues Support Group * Men's Wellness Support Group

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Offers mental wellness support and an empathetic ear to LGBTQ+ elders 24/7 Can assist with connecting to community resources, answer questions and offers friendly visiting to reduce isolation. The hotline is available in English and Spanish, with translation services available for other languages.

A program that helps individuals with drug or alcohol addiction. They assess a client's needs, develop planned interventions, provide services to help reduce or stop the substance use, coordinate services with other providers, and reassess the client on a regular basis. This program is licensed for Substance Use Disorder Treatment by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) under MN statute 245G. MORE INFORMATION Offers identity-affirming care for LGBTQ+ community members with substance use disorders or co-occurring conditions Telehealth services are available.

Provides housing and supportive services to individuals and families who are homeless or in need of safe housing. Transitional housing helps people live independently, address issues that led to homelessness or kept them homeless, rebuild their support network and transition into permanent housing. The length of time a person can use the program is limited. MORE INFORMATION Offers transitional living arrangements for homeless youth ages 16 - 24 in the Twin Cities Metro area Living arrangements are in host homes - volunteer adults provide safe housing and support to homeless youth in their community. The youth are not assigned to a home by the agency, but are able to select a host home to live in. Offers host home programs including: * Minneapolis and suburban host homes * ConneQT supports Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+) youth homelessness ages 16 - 24 for up to one year. All host home families are LGBTQ or allies. * Young Families provides housing and support for youth ages 18 - 24 and their children in apartments.

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Volunteer services include: * Lawn mowing * Snow removal The Care Partner service can provide non-medical care to older adults and caregivers who need more assistance than volunteers can provide. Services include: * Meal preparation * Help with laundry * Light housekeeping and basic cleaning * Socialization and companionship * Reminders to take medications or perform personal care tasks * Respite for caregivers * Assistance with mail * Grocery shopping * Help with errands * Out of home activities

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides a monthly peer support group for LGBTQ persons who have developmental disabilities: * Provides a supportive space for education and interactive discussions regarding LGBTQ issues and topical discussions * Provides assistance with learning about and accessing LGBT events, resources, organizations and locations within the community * Provides advocacy and outreach through sharing stories, receiving education about key issues, learning about cultural and social opportunities

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION The LGBT National Senior Hotline provides peer support, listening and affirmation to lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual older adults. Some common topics callers talk about include: * Isolation * Relationship concerns * Bullying * HIV/AIDS * Safer sex * Suicide * Coming out * Living condition issues

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides peer-to-peer support, information and referral for parents, families and friends of people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+). Meetings are held both in-person and online. In addition, online support forums are available for: * Parents * Friends and allies * Lesbian people and friends/families * Gay people and friends/families * Bisexual people and friends/families * Transgender people and friends/families * Questioning people and friends/families * Workplace allies and issues

Outpatient health clinic offering preventative, diagnostic (exam or test) and treatment services Some clinics are certified as Health Care Homes, where primary care providers, families and patients work together to support wellness and improve health outcomes. The Minnesota Department of Health website provides a complete list of Health Care Home Clinics along with an online map of these clinics in Minnesota. MORE INFORMATION General health care services vary by location and may include: * Vaccines * Women's and men's health and routine physical examinations * Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing and treatment * Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing, education and prevention * Birth control * Sexual and reproductive health education and services * Transgender hormone therapy * LGBTQ+ care * Patient education * Fertility Awareness Education * Urinary tract infections, vaginal and bladder infection testing and treatment Offers information and referrals to local resources for mammograms, cancer testing and specialist services. Offers online visits for many services.