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What is LGBTQ+?
What is LGBTQ+?
LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer. The "+" is meant to encompass all other identities.
Language - What's appropriate?
Language - What's appropriate?
Learn more about language and appropriate pronouns here:
https://lgbtq.uchicago.edu/page/gender-pronouns
https://www.umass.edu/stonewall/sites/default/files/pronouns_intro.pdf
Not sure of someone's pronouns? ASK!
Not sure of someone's pronouns? ASK!
OutFront MN
OutFront MN
"OutFront Minnesota was founded in 1987 to fight for LGBTQ justice and equity. "
"OutFront Minnesota’s mission is to create a state where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are free to be who they are, love who they love, and live without fear of violence, harassment or discrimination."
Reclaim!
Reclaim!
Look here for mental health, healthcare, substance use, housing, education, family support and advocacy resources tailored to the LGBTQ+ population.
www.reclaim.care/what-we-do/resources-for-queer-and-trans-youth.html
PRIDE Institute
PRIDE Institute
"PRIDE Institute nurtures personal growth, resiliency and overall wellness for members of the LGBTQ Family."
"PRIDE’s recovery programs provide solutions for all types of substance abuse, trauma, sexual and behavioral issues."
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project
"The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth."
If you are in crisis or need more information, you have multiple options:
- TrevorLifeline — A crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386
- TrevorText — Text “START” to 678678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7/365.
- TrevorSpace — An online international peer-to-peer community for LGBTQ young people and their friends.
- Trevor Support Center - Where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/#sm.00018h2ybb2kvfmusee2drua0umeo
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
NAMI offers support groups for the LGBTQ+ population. These support groups may include topics such as, "social isolation, stigma, discrimination, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression." There are also additional resources on their website.
https://namimn.org/education-public-awareness/lgbtq-community/
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