Resources
Resource links for the LGBTQ+ Community in the St. Cloud, MN Area. Assistance is available for all members of the community. Whether you or someone you know is a student, at risk individual, person in need of health care or a struggling parent there are resources to help! If you need further assistance please reach out to St. Cloud Pride.
To the best of our knowledge these resources are considered a place that is welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community. If any community members feels otherwise to please email us at info@stcpride.org.
Local Resources
LGBT Resource Center
720 4th Avenue South
B105 Atwood Memorial Center
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301
(320) 308-5166
www.stcloudstate.edu/lgbt
lgbt@stcloudstate.edu
PATY St. Cloud
This is a support group for parents of transgender and gender diverse youth. Meet monthly in person. If interested, contact PATY leadership at stcloudpaty@gmail.com
180 Degrees
Youth shelter for ages 12-17 which includes housing.
www.180degrees.org/st-cloud-youth-shelter.html
QueerSpace Collective
QueerSpace Collective is to create space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves.
www.queerspacecollective.org
Rainbow Support Evening • Virtual – Saint Benedict’s Monastery
Parents/allies/friends and LGBTQI+ persons gather to pray, share stories, and support each other. Confidentiality is maintained.
sbm.osb.org/event/rainbow-support-evening-virtual-3/
First United Methodist Church
Love First United Methodist Church of Sartell has open arms to LGBTQ+ individuals including performing marriage ceremonies.
Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal by Robyn
Queer friendly electrolysis and laser hair removal.
QueerSpace Collective
PO box 11455
Minneapolis, MN 55411
www.queerspacecollective.org
info@queerspacecollective.org
Youth Resource Center
Homeless resource center for youth 16-24. (Formerly Path Ways 4 Youth)
203 Cooper Ave N. Suite 260
St. Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 316-1640
www.lssmn.org/services/youth-homelessness/brainerd/youth-resource-center-st-cloud
Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud is welcoming to the community including performing marriage ceremonies for the LGBTQ+ community.
www.salemstcloud.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters
They do have Bigs that identify as LGBTQ+ for mentoring of youth!
www.bigdefenders.org
Valentines Electrolysis
601 W St. Germain St.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 237-8155
www.valentines.salon
Morph Salon and Barber
1411 W St. Germain St. 102
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 333-9412
morphsalonandbarber.com
Healthcare Resources
Centracare LGBTQ Medicine
CentraCare Sexual and Gender Medicine offers inclusive care for our LGBTQ+ patients and families.
www.centracare.com/services/lgbtq-medicine
Centracare Addiction Services
Our programs are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services under 245G. We treat chemical dependency and mental health diagnoses with an integrated approach.
www.centracare.com/locations/centracare-st-cloud-hospital-addiction-services/
Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center
15 Riverdale Drive
St. Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 251-4670
www.cmsac.org
cmsac@cmsac.org
Central MN Sexual Assault Center (CMSAC) is a 24-hour crisis intervention agency providing direct services to all individuals affected by any form of sexual violations. The Center’s purpose is to offer non-judgmental, confidential, free, direct services to all victims/survivors of sexual assault, their partners, families, coworkers, and friends. CMSAC provides services to individuals residing in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties.
https://cmsac.org/for-the-lgbtq-communities-we-serve/
Plume
Gender affirming hormone therapy and transition support, including medications. This is a membership based service. Virtual
The Village Family Service Center
110 6th Ave S #100
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 253-5930
1-800-627-8220 (toll-free)
The Village Family Service Center offers counseling services for children, adults, couples, and families in the St. Cloud area. Committed to promoting a culture-sensitive and accepting society, The Village provides client-centered, nonjudgmental care. Some Village counselors specialize in LGBTQ+ issues and they often host programs or groups, such as a regular Pride Teens therapy group for LGBTQ+ youth. The Village is a safe space for all in the LGBTQ+ community with respectful reception staff, unisex bathrooms, nonjudgmental therapy practices, and experienced clinicians that are both members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
St. Cloud web page: https://www.thevillagefamily.org/content/st-cloud
The Village website: https://www.thevillagefamily.org/
Request an appointment: https://thevillagefamily.org/request-appointment
HIV/AIDS Information and Testing Services
SCSU Student Health Services (302) 255-3193
Rural Aids Action Network (RAAN) (800) 966-9735
Minnesota STD Hotline 1-800-78-FACTS
Minnesota AIDS Hotline Number 1-800-248-AIDS and (888) 820-2437 TTY
Tri-Cap Family Planning of Central Minnesota (320) 251-1612
Testing.com www.testing.com/hiv-test
Planned Parenthood St. Cloud Health Center
451 E. St. Germain St, Suite 100
Saint Cloud, MN 56304
(320) 252-9504
www.plannedparenthood.org
Affinity Psychological Services
340 1st St N, Suite 101
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 268-5858 (call or text)
affinitypsych.com/our-team/st-cloud/
Affinity is a queer owned, LGBTQIA+ positive, insurance friendly therapy clinic in the St. Cloud area and several of our therapists have current openings for in person and telehealth services who love working with LGBTQIA+ clients.
State Resources
Transforming Families
Transforming Families is a community where transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families come together to support each other in a welcoming and respectful space.
Florin|Roebig
7760 France Avenue South
Suite 130
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435
(866) 938-4463
florinroebig.com/lgbtq-discrimination/
Gender Justice Minnesota
Founded in Minnesota, Gender Justice has expanded our work across the Upper Midwest to be responsive to the needs we see in our communities and our clients’ cases. It is never the wrong time to fight for people’s rights.
651-789-2090
www.genderjustice.us/legal-assistance
NAMI Minnesota
Many mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ Community.
namimn.org/education-and-public-awareness/nami-resources-lgbtq-community/
MN LGBTQIA2S+ Council
MN council works on economic, social, legal and political equality for this community.
mn.gov/lgbtqia2s/
Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition
730 E 38th Street Suite 108
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435
612-823-1152
www.mntransgenderhealth.org
The Arc Minnesota
Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting them and their families in a lifetime of full inclusion and participation in their communities.
952-920-0855
arcminnesota.org
OutFront Minnesota
Minnesota’s Largest LGBTQ+ Advocacy Organization
(612) 822-0127
2446 University Ave W Ste 112
Saint Paul, MN 55114
www.outfront.org
access@outfront.org
Anti-Violence Helpline:
(800) 800-0350
avp@outfront.org
TIGERRS
TIGERRS is a nonhierarchical collective dedicated to delivering programs and resources that build solidarity and safety among transgender, intersex and gender-expansive Minnesotans.
Pride Institute
Specializes in LGBTQ Recovery Programs
952-522-5683
pride-institute.com
SoftWildJoy
Offers Winter and Summer LGBTQ+ Camps for those ages 30+
Volunteer Lawyers Network Community Clinic
VLN promotes access to justice by offering free legal advice, representation, education, and referrals to Minnesotans experiencing poverty.
612-766-7819
1619 Dayton Ave #205
Saint Paul, MN 55114
www.vlnmn.org/help/clinics/
Virtual Peer Support Network
Offers free virtual events for all and they have LGBTQ+ specific programming as well.
National Resources
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
This is the former national suicide prevention lifeline
www.fcc.gov/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline-social-media
Trans Lifeline
Crisis line staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
1-877-565-8860
Queer Birth Project
Support for LGBTQ families during family building and early parenting.
www.queerbirthproject.org/new-parent-group
Outcare Health
A place to search for LGBTQ affirming providers and clinicians.
www.outcarehealth.org/outlist/
InterConnect
Provides education and support to parents and those that are intersex.
PFLAG
Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies United with LGBT People to Move Equality Forward.
Point of Pride Financial Aid for Electrolysis, HRT, Surgery and Thrive Fund They have various cycles in the calendar year in which you can apply for assistance.
Human Rights Campaign – HRC
The Human Rights Campaign is the nation’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve LGBTQ+ equality.
FreeWill
Is a site that offers no cost online tools to update or create a legal will and advance health care directives.
Psychology Today
A place to search for LGBTQ+ therapists. You must search for the filter LGBTQ+ and sort the list to find them in your area.
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