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LGBTQ+ Resources
WeARE an inclusive, safe space for our LGBTQ+ community.
WeARE can always be your first stop for ALL questions if you're not sure where to begin.
WeARE here for you! Request an appointment!
We have also listed helpful resources below.
LGBTQ+ Resources
• Remember, WeARE can always be your first stop for ALL questions if you're not sure where to begin. WeARE here for you! Request an appointment! (https://www.wearebrainerd.org/request-appointment)
• The Trevor Project:(thetrevorproject.org) 24/7 crisis support
• Suicide Hotline: call 988, then press 3 to get an LGBT-based counselor
• Central Minnesota PFLAG: 320-492-8486
• GLBT national hotline: 888-843-4564
• QTP Loveline: rapid response, healing justice initiative of The Queer Trans Project, featuring pre-recorded messages of affirmation and encouragement from LGBTQ+ members and allies - (855) 578-5683
• QUEERSPACE collective: q(http://queerspacecollective.org/)ueerspacecollective.org(http://queerspacecollective.org/)
• Storytelling for LGBTQ+ youth: I(http://itgetsbetter.org/)tGetsBetter.org(http://itgetsbetter.org/)
• Asexuality Resources: w(http://www.asexuality.org/)ww.asexuality.org(http://www.asexuality.org/)
• Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens: Q(http://qchatspace.org/)ChatSpace.org(http://qchatspace.org/)
• The ABC’s of LGBT+: (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28783749-the-abc-s-of-lgbt)book by Ash Hardell (if you’d like a copy of this book, call or text us!)
• Point of Pride:(www.pointofpride.org) resources, funding, and free binders
• The Queer Trans Project: f(www.queertransproject.org)ree kits, resources, and more
• Remember, WeARE can always be your first stop for ALL questions if you're not sure where to begin. WeARE here for you! Request an appointment! (https://www.wearebrainerd.org/request-appointment)
• Relationship Safety Alliance: (https://www.relationshipsafety.org/)domestic violence shelter, call 218-828-1216 or 888-777-1248
• reDefyne: ( redefyneyourlife.com)mental health care
• Acquire Mental Health: m(acquirementalhealth.com)ental health care (http://acquirementalhealth.com/)
• Kimberly Dwinnell-Dillon MSW, LICSW, 218-232-3089: m(acquirementalhealth.com)ental health care
• Kristin Elliott, MD: WeARE - The Clinic: 218-454-1546
• Alicia Prahm, MD: Essentia Health / Gynocology: 218-828-2880
• Lori Guttierez, cNP: Essentia Health / Family Medicine / Women’s Health: 218-828-2880
• Remember, WeARE can always be your first stop for ALL questions if you're not sure where to begin. WeARE here for you! Request an appointment! (https://www.wearebrainerd.org/request-appointment)
• QUEERSPACE collective: queerspacecollective.org (queerspacecollective.org)
• Storytelling for LGBTQ+ youth: ItGetsBetter.org (ItGetsBetter.org)
• Asexuality Resources: www.asexuality.org (www.asexuality.org)
• Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens: QChatSpace.org (QChatSpace.org)
• The ABC’s of LGBT+: book by Ash Hardell (if you’d like a copy of this book, call or text us!)
• Point of Pride (resources, funding, and free binders) - www.pointofpride.org (www.pointofpride.org)
• The Queer Trans Project (free kits, resources, and more) - www.queertransproject.org (www.queertransproject.org)
• It Gets Better Support Group: 218-731-8896
• It Gets Better Together Support Group: 218-731-8896
• Rainbow Road Support Groups: 218-454-2039
• The Shop (Brainerd/Baxter Youth Center) (www.theshopbrainerd.org/rainbowroad )
• Brainerd Lakes Pride: brainerdlakespride@gmail.com(brainerdlakespride@gmail.com;)
• Rainbow Coalition at Central Lakes College: Advisor
- Amanda Small, amanda.small@clcmn.edu (amanda.small@clcmn.edu)
• Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at Brainerd High School: Advisor/Contact - Leslie Moughty: pastorleslieucc@gmail.com (pastorleslieucc@gmail.com)
• First Congregational UCC Brainerd: 218-829-2528, Rev. Leslie Moughty: pastorleslieucc@gmail.com(pastorleslieucc@gmail.com)
• The Naming Project:(www.thenamingproject.org/summer-camp/ ) Minnesota summer camp
• Family Tree Clinic: (www.familytreeclinic.org)Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones, 1919 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis; 612-473-0800
• Health Partners - Park Nicollet Gender Services: (www.healthpartners.com/care/specialty/gender-services/)2001 Blaisdell Ave S, Minneapolis; 952-993-2000
Gender affirming hormones for adolescents and adults
• Hennepin Healthcare:(www.hennepinhealthcare.org/specialty/pediatric-gender-sexual-health/ ) Pediatric Gender and Sexual Health: 715 South 8th Street, Minneapolis; 612-873-9360;
Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
• M Health Fairview Clinic – Smiley’s:(www.mhealthfairview.org/locations/M-Health-Fairview-Clinic---Smileys) 2020 E 28th St, Minneapolis; 612-333-0770; Gender affirming hormones for adolescents and adults
• North Memorial Health – Total Transgender Health: (northmemorial.com/specialty/transgender/)5615 Xerxes Ave N Brooklyn Center; 763-581-5630, Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
• Children’s Minnesota – Gender Health: Children’s Specialty Center,(www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/gender-health/) Third floor, Suite 390, 2530 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis; 612-813-7950, Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
• University of Minnesota – Gender Creative Children and Adolescents: (med.umn.edu/sexualhealth/clinic/transgender-health-services/gchad)1300 South 2nd Street, Suite 180, Minneapolis; 612-625-1500; Puberty blockers and gender affirming hormones
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