NAMI Resources for LGBTQ+ Community
NAMI Resources for LGBTQ+ Community:
LGBTQ+ Connection Support Groups
Because of COVID-19 concerns, none of NAMI Minnesota’s regularly scheduled LGBTQ+ Connection Support Groups are currently meeting. There is still one such group meeting online on Saturdays. See our list of online support groups for more information on joining in.
It’s Time to Talk about Suicide in the LGBTQ+ Communities
Many in the LGBTQ+ community experience bullying, violence, discrimination and social rejection due to their sexual or gender identity. Even worse, many can endure discriminatory or ignorant attitudes from doctors or counselors when trying to seek help. Targeted prevention strategies are needed if we are ever going to reach those in need.
NAMI Fact Sheets
- Basic Steps Toward LGBTQ+ Affirmative Health Practice
- Being an Ally for LGBTQ+ People
- Double Stigma: LGBTQ+ People Living with a Mental Illness
- LGBTQ+ Treatment Disparities
- LGBTQ+ Terminology
- Mental Health Issues Among LGBTQ+ People
- Suicidal Behavior in LGBTQ+ Youth
- Tips and Resources for Family & Friends of LGBTQ+ People
- What LGBTQ+ Consumers May Bring to Interactions with the Healthcare System
Local Resources
- Bisexual Organizing Project
- Reclaim
- Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition
- OutFront Minnesota
- JustUs Health
- MN LGBTQ+ Directory
- Gender Education Center
- U of M Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
- MN LGBT Therapists’ Network
- Meridian Residential Program
- Pride Institute
- Twin Cities PFLAG
- Quatrefoil Library
General Resources
- Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
- National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
- National Resource Center on LGBT Aging
- National Youth Advocacy Coalition
- It Gets Better Project
- The Affordable Care Act and LGBTQ+ Families
- Mental Health Issues and Substance Use among Adults by Sexual Identity and Orientation (SAMHSA)
