LGBTQ+ Resources
WeARE is a LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare Provider. Our medical professionals want to know about your sexual orientation and gender identity to provide the best care possible. We encourage you to schedule an appointment at WeARE-The Clinic first. We can answer questions and provide some healthcare services. Based on individual needs, we may refer our LGBTQ+ patients to other trusted resources listed below.
WeARE Support Groups
WeARE is now offering the following FREE and VIRTUAL support groups each month. The goal is to foster connection and community for trans, gender non-conforming, gender expansive, and questioning individuals of all ages, as well as their parents and guardians, across the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Healthcare Providers
Kristin Elliott, MD
WeARE - The Clinic
Phone: 218-454-1546
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Alicia Prahm, MD
Essentia Health / Gynocology
Phone: 218-828-2880
Lori Guttierez, cNP
Essentia Health / Family Medicine / Women’s Health
Phone: 218-828-2880
CentraCare Sexual and Gender Medicine
Gender & Sexual Health Clinic
Phone: 320-654-3633
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Minnesota Gender Affirming Hormone Providers for Kids and Adolescents
Family Tree
1919 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
Phone: 612-473-0800
www.familytreeclinic.org
Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
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Health Partners - Park Nicollet Gender Services
2001 Blaisdell Ave S, Minneapolis
Phone: 952-993-2000
www.healthpartners.com/care/specialty/gender-services/
Gender affirming hormones for adolescents and adults
Hennepin Healthcare – Pediatric Gender and Sexual Health
715 South 8th Street, Minneapolis
Phone: 612-873-9360
www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/pediatric-gender-sexual-health/
Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
M Health Fairview Clinic – Smiley’s
2020 E 28th St, Minneapolis
Phone: 612-333-0770
www.mhealthfairview.org/locations/M-Health-Fairview-Clinic---Smileys
Gender affirming hormones for adolescents and adults
North Memorial Health – Total Transgender Health
5615 Xerxes Ave N Brooklyn Center
Phone: 763-581-5630
northmemorial.com/specialty/transgender/
Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
Children’s Minnesota – Gender Health
Children’s Specialty Center, Third floor, Suite 390, 2530 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis
Phone: 612-813-7950
www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/gender-health/
Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
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University of Minnesota – Gender Creative Children and Adolescents
1300 South 2nd Street, Suite 180, Minneapolis
Phone: 612-625-1500
med.umn.edu/sexualhealth/clinic/transgender-health-services/gchad
Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
Faith Support Services
Rev. Leslie Moughty
United Church of Christ (UCC)
415 Juniper Street, Brainerd MN 56401
Phone: 218-829-2528
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Sexual Assault Advocates
Sexual Assault Services
24-hour Advocates Available - Free & Confidential
Phone: 218-828-0494 or (888) 458-0494
Relationship Safety Alliance
Phone: 218-828-1216 or 888-777-1248
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Mental Health
Kimberly Dwinnell-Dillon MSW, LICSW
The Therapist
Phone: 218-454-3288
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Support Groups & Advocates
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Rainbow Road Support Groups
Meets at The Shop
Call for information at 218-454-2039
Brainerd Lakes Pride
Adam Bunte, ED - 320-360-6893
Rainbow Coalition at CLC
Advisor: Erin Wilmot - erin.wilmot@clcmn.edu
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Advisors:
Steve Fisher: steven.fisher@isd181.org
Janet Ortberg: janet.ortberg@isd181.org
Rev. Leslie Moughty: pastorleslieucc@gmail.com
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Parent/Guardian of Trans Gender/Gender Diverse Support Group
Call WeARE - The Clinic for more information
Phone: 218-454-1546