Getting to Tomorrow: A Resources Mini-Episode

We know that things in life can suck. Because we live in a world  full of white supremacy, patriarchy, misogyny, and transphobia there are most likely times you feel alone, overwhelmed, afraid, ashamed, confused, or scared. Hopefully you also have times that you feel powerful, loved, connected, joyful, and full of dreams for the future. This episode is all about giving you some organizations, numbers and websites for the times you need support.

Host: Azul (they/them) a queer, nonbinary, Latinx-European adult

HEALTH RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ FOLKS:

Minneapolis School-Based Clinics: offer a range of mental health, physical health, and sexual health services at no cost to students or their parents. Website: https://sites.google.com/view/minneapolisschoolbasedclinic

Health Start Clinics (St. Paul Schools):  Website: https://www.spps.org/domain/15098

Clinic 555: confidential, low-cost health services for adults and teens. 651-266-1255. www.Clinic555.org 

Face to Face Health & Counseling: health services for youth 11-24 years old.  651-772-5555. www.Face2face.org 

Family Tree Clinic: affordable and respectful sexual health care and education for LGBTQ individuals. 612-473-0800. www.familytreeclinic.org 

Rainbow Health: Mental health services for LGBTQ folks. (800) 248-2437. www.rainbowhealth.org

RECLAIM: Mental Health support for queer and trans youth. 612-235-6743. www.reclaim.care 

CRISIS RESOURCES:

Trans Lifeline: For any trans person in crisis of any kind,  a national hotline staffed by trans people. 877- 565- 8860. www.translifeline.org 

The Trevor Project: National crisis line and counseling for LGBTQ youth. 24 hour crisis hotline: 866-488-7386. Text “Trevor” to 202-304-1200 or chat online. www.thetrevorproject.org

HOUSING

Youth Services Network (YSNMN): Website and app helping youth in the Twin Cities’ Metro Area connect to shelter and services. Available at the Apple Store and Google Play, search for ysnmn. https://ysnmn.org/

Avenues for Youth-GLBT Host Home Program: emergency shelter, short-term housing and supportive services in a safe and nurturing environment. 612-968-1672

The Bridge for Youth: provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, outreach and support, and weekly LGBTQ+ support groups in their Minneapolis location. Call The Bridge at 612-377-8800 or text 612-400-7233. https://bridgeforyouth.org/youth-faq/

DROP IN CENTERS:

Safe Zone: Serves low income youth facing homelessness, lack of preventative healthcare and other challenges. 651-224-9644

Freeing Ourselves & Finding Community:  Free drop-in program for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults. 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Tuesdays. Groups for teens ages 13-17, and young adults ages 18-24. Provides meal, free bus cards and conversations with other LGBTQ+ folks. This program takes place at Family Tree Clinic, and is presented in partnership with Avenues for Youth.

PEER SUPPORT

Q Chat Space: A community for LGBTQ+ Teens. Find and give support, have fun, connect around shared interests and get good information. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care. https://www.qchatspace.org/