LGBT and Allied Organizations
Over 200 organizations in the local area offer diverse programs and services to LGBT Minnesotans, their friends and families. See also: Campus Groups / PFLAG Chapters / National Organizations
ABC
AIDS Emergency Fund/Every Penny Counts
Emergency assistance for people with AIDS
(612) 331-7733
AA Intergroup - Minneapolis
Access to all Alcoholics Anonymous groups including GLBT specific groups
(952) 922-0880
AA Intergroup - Saint Paul
Access to all Alcoholics Anonymous groups including GLBT specific groups
(651) 227-5502
Affirmation: United Methodists for GLBT Concerns - Minneapolis
Support for GLBT persons & issues
(612) 871-3585
Affirmation: Gay and Lesbian Mormons - Minneapolis
Support, community, and advocacy for GLBT members, former members, and non-members
(612) 822-6783
African American AIDS Task Force - Twin Cities
(612) 825-2052
Alexandra House - Blaine
Domestic violence shelter that welcomes lesbians and bi women
Crisis Line: (763) 780-2330
The Aliveness Project - Minneapolis
Meals, foodshelf, therapy, and care-advocacy for people with AIDS.
(612) 822-7946
Alliance of MN Gay & Lesbian Bowlers - Minneapolis
G & L Bowling group
(612) 722-9806
AMAZE - Minneapolis
Using children's literature to make schools safe and welcoming for all children and families.
(612) 724-4323
American Civil Liberties Union Get Equal Site
Provides information and resources for GLBT people and issues from a national perspective.
Arrowhead Transgender Group - Duluth
Transgender group which is part of the Northland Gay Men's Center
(218) 722-8585
Atons - Minneapolis
Men's Levi & leather group
(763) 443-0459
Aurora, A Northland Lesbian Center - Duluth
Drop-in center and grassroots organization which welcomes all LGBTQA friends.
(218) 722-4903
Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis
Provides safe and nurturing emergency shelter, short term housing and support services for homeless youth. Also coordinates the GLBT Host Home Program.
(612) 522-1690
Black Guard - Minneapolis
Men's Levi & leather group
Boys Into Gardening (BIG) - Twin Cites
Gay male gardening group
boysintogardening@comcast.net
The BRIDGE for Runaway Youth - Minneapolis
Crisis intervention and shelter for runaway youth including GLBT sensitive services (answered 24-hours)
(612) 377-8800
Bryant Lake Bowl - Minneapolis
Theater/cabaret often featuring a variety of performances of GLBT interest
(612) 825-8949 (Theater)
(612) 825-3737 (Bowl)
Calliope Women's Chorus - Twin Cities
Inclusive women's choral group
(612) 285-5835
CareMinders Home Care - Twin Cities
Medical and non-medical care for people in need of help at home
(877) 264-6337
Casa de Esperanza - Saint Paul
Domestic abuse shelter that serves all women with special focus on Latinas
(651) 772-1611 (Crisis Line)
(651) 646-5553
Center for Homicide Research - Twin Cities
Non-profit studying and disseminating information on the nature of homicide, including LGBT homicide and the Minnesota gay homicide study.
(612) 331-4820
Center for Sexual Health, University of Minnesota
Counseling services on sexuality and gender identity, including gender reassignment
(612) 625-1500
Cheer, Dorothy, Cheer! - Twin Cities
Wizard of OZ, drag and cheer routines.
Children's Home Society and Family Services - Minneapolis
GLBT specific counseling, support groups and presentations
(612) 339-9101
Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center - Eau Claire, WI
Local Wisconsin GLBT community center
(715) 552-5428
Chrysalis: see Tubman
City of Lakes Crossgendered Community (CLCC) - Minneapolis
Transgender support and social organization
(651) 229-3613
Clare Housing - Minneapolis
Shelter, services, and compassionate care to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Twin Cities.
(612) 236-9515
CLEAR - Minneapolis
One-on-one counseling sessions for gay/bi/questioning men ages 18-24 struggling with substance use or wondering if it is an issue in their lives. Gift cards provided.
612-373-2437
Community Resource Directory
24-hour telephone listings and connection to GLBT organizations and resources
(612) 822-0127 ext. 711
Cornerstone Advocacy Services - Bloomington
Advocacy and shelter for victims of domestice violence, including support groups for battered GLBT people
(952) 884-0376
Crisis Line: (952) 884-0330
Council of Religious AIDS Networks - National
Crisis Connection
24-hour crisis counseling for the metropolitan area
(612) 379-6363
(866) 379-6363
Men's Line (612) 379-6367 / toll free (866) 379-6367
DEF
Dignity - Twin Cities
Group for Gay & Lesbian Catholics
(612) 827-3103
District 202 - Minneapolis
LGBT youth community center
(612) 871-5559
Duluth/Superior Pride Committee
Group that plans the annual Labor Day weekend celebration
(218) 213-4120
East Central Minnesota Men's Circle - Hinkley
Men's social group in central Minnesota
(218) 591-9789
Element Mental Health Services - St. Cloud
GLBT specific counseling in Central Minnesota
(320) 492-4525
Equality Iowa - Des Moines, IA
Non-partisan grassroots organization educating Iowans about GLBT civil rights
(515) 537-3126
Fairmont GLBT
Group for GLBT people and allies
Meets every 3rd Sunday - 4:15pm
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
102 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
FFI: Sheryl Clyde 507-230-3004 or Episcopal Community Resources 1-507-235-9320
Family and Children's Service – Minneapolis
GLBT specific counseling, support groups and presentations
(612) 339-9101
Family Equality Council: Midwest Office
(previously Rainbow Families)
Organization for GLBT parents
(651) 644-4848
Family Service of St. Paul
GLBT sensitive counseling and support groups
(651) 222-0311
Feminist Eclectic Martial Arts Group - Minneapolis
Nonprofit organization working to empower women & girls
(612) 729-7233
Friends for Lesbian & Gay Concerns St. Paul
(651) 646-5456
GHI
GAMMA - Minneapolis
Social group for gay men
(612) 822-5002
Gay Fathers Support Group - Twin Cities
Support group for gay men with children
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) -
New York - Nation-wide media watch and anti-defamation group
(212) 629-3322
Gay & Lesbian Amateur Sport Society - Twin Cities
GLBT sports group, primary focus on tennis & volleyball
GLBTQ Jewish Teens - Saint Paul
Support of Jewish GLBTQ teens at Jewish Community Center of Saint Paul
Community Center (651) 698-0751
Teen Director (651) 255-4767
GLBT-Kids Abuse Intervention Network - Twin Cities
Providing resources, referrals, and counseling to youth, schools, service providers, parents and concerned adults
(877) GLBTKID
(877) 452-8543
Gay & Lesbian Community Services of Southeastern MN
Community organization in Rochester
(507) 281-3265
Gay & Lesbian Elders Active in MN (GLEAM) - Minneapolis
Social group for 50+ community members
(612) 201-6122
Gay & Lesbian Medical Association - San Francisco
National group for GLBT health care providers and patients in advocacy, education, referrals and research.
(415) 255-4547
GLBT National Help Center
Peer counseling, information and local resources for GLBTQ callers
GLBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
GLBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network (GLSEN) - New York
Organization working to create safe school
(212) 727-0135
Gay & Lesbian Youth Services - Rochester
Providing advocacy and social activities for GLBT youth
(507) 289-6329
(888) 880-6329 toll free in 507 area code
Gay Men's Relationship Group - Minneapolis
A gathering of gay men interested in pursuing a committed relationship embracing monogamy, emotional intimacy, honest communication, and respect.
http://mensgroup.blogsite.org
Gender Education Center - Twin Cities
Providing transgender education, assistance and counseling
(763) 424-5445
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys
Local council of this highly effective national organization for youth
(763) 535-4602
(800) 548-5250
GLBT Host Home Program of Avenues for Homeless Youth - Minneapolis
Provides GLBT-friendly homes to homeless queer youth.
612-522-1690, ext. 110
GlobalAge - Eastern Wisconsin
LGBT workplace issues
Hate Crime and Anti-GLBT Harassment Incident Reporting
24-hour official statewide reporting site
(612) 822-0127 ext. 214
Grindr for Equality - National
A nationwide broadcast service on topics related to LGBT equality.
Hennepin County GLBT & Friends Employee Workplace Group, Minneapolis
(952) 472-8223
Hennepin County Health Clinic (formerly Red Door Clinic) - Minneapolis
STD & HIV testing and sexual health service
(612) 543-5555 (HIV Testing)
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) GLBT & Friends
Resource group for GLBT & Allied employees of HCMC
(612) 873-3000 / glbtandfriends@hcmed.org
HIM Program of the Red Door Clinic - Minneapolis
Sexual health program for gay and bisexual men. Offers individual counseling, discussion groups (general g/b men and married men), Rapid HIV & Syphilis testing.
(612) 348-9100
Hope House - Stillwater
AIDS Hospice Care
(651) 351-0907
Indigenous Peoples Task Force - Minneapolis
HIV Counseling and rapid testing. Injection drug user's program. Programs accessible to Two Spirit individuals.
(612) 870-1723
The Infectious Disease Clinic - Minneapolis
AIDS/HIV/Hepatitis outpatient clinic
(612) 863-5336
Initiative for Violence Free Families - Minneapolis
Mobilizing people to prevent violence in the local community
Lois Gunderson: (612) 728-2094
Intersex Society of North America - Seattle, WA
Working to end shame, secrecy and unwanted genital surgeries on intersex people.
JKL
Jewish Family Services - Saint Paul
Social Services agency in Saint Paul
(651) 698-0767
Jewish Mosaic: The National Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity - Denver, CO
(303) 691-3562
Kawashaway Sanctuary - Minneapolis
Sanctuary and home of the Northwoods Radical Faeries
(612) 327-3096, after 7 p.m. CDT
Keshet Ga'avah - Twin Cities
A local group serving the GLBT Jewish community
(612) 374-8638
KFAI-FM - Twin Cities
Community Radio, including the GLBT themed shows "Fresh Fruit", "Lesbian Power Authority" and "This Way Out"
(612) 341-3144
Knights of Leather - Twin Cities
Providing opportunities for men and women to learn and explore BDSM
Lake Calhoun Boys
Organizing events and adventures to build bonds between new and old friends, with zero barriers to age, race, sexuality, and gender.
admin@lakecalhounboys.org
Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund (LLDEF)
Midwest regional office in Chicago
National organization defending GLBT rights in the legal system
(312) 663-4413
Latitude at Twin Town - Saint Paul
Residential and outpatient chemical dependency / mental illness treatment program serving LGBT individuals. Programs are designed to provide individual care and meet the needs of each person.
651-645-3661
Lavender Bridge - Saint Paul
GLBT student organization at Metro State University
651-793-1544
Lavender Greens - Twin Cities
Official GLBT caucus of the Minnesota Green Party
612-317-0741
Lavender
Bi-weekly Minnesota GLBT magazine
(612) 436-4660
(877) 515-9969
Leech Lake Health Division - Cass Lake
AIDS/HIV/STD Education
(218) 335-4500
LGBT Mental Health Provider's Network - Minneapolis
LGBT Resource Center of the 7 Rivers Area - La Crosse, WI
(608) 784-0452
Log Cabin Republicans - Twin Cities
Local chapter of national Gay & Lesbian Republican organization.
(612) 588-2044
Lutherans Concerned - Duluth
Group for GLBTA Lutherans
(218) 722-3381
Lutherans Concerned - Southern Minnesota
Group for GLBTA Lutherans
(763) 463-0057
Lutherans Concerned - St. Cloud
Group for GLBTA Lutherans
(320) 252-6183
Lutherans Concerned - Twin Cities
Group for GLBTA Lutherans, at Reformation Lutheran, Saint Paul
(651) 270-4960
MNO
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
Offers a support group for GLBT persons with disabilities
(651) 646-8342
(651) 603-2001 TTY
If no TTY, please call via relay at 711
Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP)
Statewide HIV/AIDS prevention and education. Minnesota AIDSLine and AIDSWalk.
(612) 373-AIDS AIDSLine
(612) 341-2060
(612) 373-2465 TTY metro
(888) 820-2437 TTY state
Minnesota Freedom Band - Twin Cities
GLBT and Allied concert and marching band that presents several concerts and appears in many parades
(612) 374-8639
Minnesota Lavender Bar Association Group for GLBT legal professionals and law students
info@mnlavbar.org
Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra - Twin Cities
GLBT concert orchestra
(612) 656-5676
Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition
Focusing upon Trans health issues in the local community
(612) 823-1152
Minnkota Center - Moorhead
Safe, affordable counseling & support for GLBTQ individuals and services for people living with HIV/AIDS.
(218) 287-4636
(877) 871-4636
Minnesota Women's Press
Bi-weekly Minnesota women's newspaper
(651) 646-3968
Naked Minnesota - Twin Cities
Gay and Bisexual Nudists
Narcotics Anonymous - Minnesota
Providing listings of NA meetings including GLBT specific meetings
(952) 939-3939 Helpline
(877) 767-7676 outstate MN
National Center for Lesbian Rights - San Francisco
Legal center devoted to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families.
(415) 392-6257
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
Washington, DC - Nation-wide grass roots organization and think-tank
(202) 393-5177
National Transgender Advocacy Coalition - Washington, D.C.
National Advocacy organization promoting understanding, fighting discrimination and fighting for the full civil rights of all transgender, intersex and gender variant people.
(978) 373-8898
North Country Bears - Twin Cities
Social organization for bears & admirers
North Star Gay Rodeo Assn - Twin Cities
Local group for GLBT rodeo fans and participants
(612) 82RODEO
Northern Lights Country Dancers
Sponsors GLBT country dancing for all. With lessons.
(612) 741-7827
Northland Gay Men's Center - Duluth
Services and social group for men in the Twin Ports area
(218) 722-8585
Northland Therapy Center - Saint Paul
Counseling agency with GLBT specialization
(651) 641-1009
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) - Minneapolis
Local chapter of national group that confronts ageism
(612) 724-6541
One Voice Mixed Chorus - Minneapolis
Local GLBT chorus group
(612) 332-1302
Open Arms Minnesota, Inc. - Twin Cities
Preparing & Delivering Meals for people living with HIV/AIDS
(612) 872-1152
Out Magazine - New York
National monthly GLBT feature magazine
(800) 792-2760
Out & Beyond - Brainerd
GLBT group in the Brainerd lakes area
(612) 822-0127 ext. 508
Out to Brunch - Twin Cities
Local lesbian social group
(763) 391-3449
Out for Equity - Saint Paul
GLBT programs for students, educators and families in the Saint Paul Public Schools
(651) 523-6322
Out4Good - Minneapolis
GLBT programs for students, educators and families in the Minneapolis Public Schools
(612) 668-5482
Out in Minnesota
GLBT Community Website for Minnesota
Out in the Valley - Stillwater
GLBT social group in the Saint Croix Valley
info@oitv.org
OutFront Minnesota - Minneapolis
GLBT Civil Rights Organization
(612) 822-0127
(800) 800-0350
OUT Twin Cities Film Festival - Minnesota's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer film festival
Outwoods - Twin Cities
GLBT outdoor activities social group
PQRS
Patrick's Cabaret - Minneapolis
Performance-art space of GLBT interest
(612) 721-3595
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, (PFLAG)
Washington, DC - National organization of allies of the GLBT community
(202) 467-8180
Park House, Inc. - Minneapolis
Adult day health facility for people living with HIV/AIDS
(612) 871-1264
PFLAG Minnesota chapter listings
Current listing of groups all across Minnesota
(612) 822-0127 ext. 750
PFLAG Anoka/North Metro
anokapflag@hotmail.com
PFLAG -Duluth
(218) 879-2798
PFLAG Mora/East Central MN
s_endicott@yahoo.com
PFLAG -Northfield
(507) 645-4609
PFLAG -Red Wing
(651) 388-9610
PFLAG -Rochester/Southern MN
(507) 282-8874
PFLAG -St. Cloud/Central MN
pflagstcloud@gmail.com
PFLAG - Saint Paul & Minneapolis
Provides informational meetings as well as telephone support to parents
(612) 825-1660
PFund
GLBT community foundation
(612) 870-1806
PrideAlive
Young gay and bi men's initiative at Minnesota AIDS Project
(612) 373-9165
Pride Collective & Community Center
GLBT organization based in Fargo-Moorhead
(218) 287-8034
Pride Institute - Twin Cities
Providing in- and out-patient chemical dependency treatment for GLBT individuals
(952) 934-7554
(800) 547-7433
Twin Cities Pride
The group organizing Minneapolis-St Paul's annual festival held during the last weekend of June in Loring Park
Prideline: (612) 305-6900
The Pride Collective and Community Center - Moorhead
Fargo-Moorhead's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community center
Prime Timers - Twin Cities
Social Group for GLBT people over 50
(612) 371-9537
Project Positive - Minneapolis
HIV & STD prevention service for people living with HIV or AIDS and their sexual partners. See also Clinic 42
(612) 863-5387
Q & A (Formerly Sexual Minorities Advocacy Council) - Austin
(507) 433-6601
Quadriga
GLBT in MN State employment and Allies
(612) 605-9708
Quatrefoil Library, Saint Paul
GLBT community library and archives
(651) 641-0969
Quorum
GLBTA Chamber of Commerce
(612) 399-6827
Quorum Young Professionals
GLBTA networking for individuals under 35
Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf - Twin Cities
Local chapter of national gay and lesbian organization
(800) 627-3529 Relay
Rainbow Cloggers - Twin Cities
(952) 925-0932
Rainbow Families: see Family Equality Council
Rainbow Health Initiative - Minneapolis
Improving the health of GLBT Minnesotans through education, clinical practice, and research
(612) 206-3180
Rainbow Road, downtown Minneapolis
Offering gifts, apparel and special event tickets
(612) 872-8448
Rape and Sexual Abuse Center (NIP) - Minneapolis
Offering counseling and support groups including GLBT specific; offers sliding fee
(612) 374-9077
RECLAIM
Provides counseling services and support groups for LGBT-identified youth
(612) 235-6743
River City Clinic, St. Paul
General clinic with GLBT staff and support groups
(651) 646-8985
Rural AIDS Action Network
Statewide Organization providing AIDS prevention, testing and care services for Minnesotans in rural areas
(320) 631-0404
(800) 966-9735
Safespace
Support & Education for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender domestic violence survivors.
(For information contact safespaceglbtdv@hotmail)
Service Members Legal Defense Network (SLDN)
Washington, DC - Legal services for victims of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy
(202) 328-3244
Sexual Orientation & Human Rights (SOHR)
Group of GLBTAQ individuals in the Detroit Lakes area
sohrmn@yahoo.com
(800) 800-0350 ext. 9524
Sexual Violence Center
Crisis counseling about sexual assault; GLBT sensitive
Crisis: (612) 871-5111
(612) 871-1550 TTY
Business Line: (612) 871-5100
Shades of Yellow (SOY)
Advocacy organization providing support, education, cultural awareness, and social gatherings for Hmong GLBT, families, allies and the Hmong community in the Twin Cities
(651) 291-1811 x201
Smitten Kitten
Progressive adult store that also does community trainings and education.
Soulforce - Twin Cities
Local chapter of national group engaged in non-violent struggle within religious institutions to end spiritual violence against LGBT people.
South Central Minnesota Pride
Organizes the Pride festival for South Central MN and works to build community in the area
(507) 327-4569
Speak Up and Out Toastmasters
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Twin Cities chapter, GLBT Toastmasters
St. Cloud OUT
Central Minnesota's GLBTA organization
Stonewall DFL Caucus
Group for involved GLBT Democrats
TUV
Tapestry LGBTQ Contra Dance
first Thursday of every month, 7:30-10pm
cristina@tapestryfolkdance.org
TEM - Twin Cities
Local chapter of Tri-Ess, a national organization supporting heterosexual transgender men and their families
(612) 870-8536
TMen - Twin Cities
Group for people assigned female at birth and no longer feels that is complete or accurate
(612) 264-4749
Together for Youth/LSS - Duluth
Group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning teens
(218) 722-5053
Trans Youth Support Network (TYSN) - Minneapolis
A partnership of youth and community members working together to support transgender youth in Minnesota
(612) 363-7574
Transgender Law and Policy Institute
National organization working on law & policy initiatives to improve transgender equality.
TransVoices - Saint Paul
A non-auditioned, transgender/genderqueer chorus in existence since 2004
(651) 428-6844
The Trevor Project
24-hour crisis line and counseling for GLBT youth
(800) 850-8078
TriState TG - Midwest
Transgender, cross-dresser, and transsexual support group serving North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Manitoba
(218) 287-8034
True Colors Bookstore - Minneapolis
Family-friendly, feminist and queer neighborhood bookstore.
(612) 821-9630
Tubman - Minneapolis
Helping women, children and families struggling with relationship violence, substance abuse and mental health
(612) 825-3333
24 hour Hotline: 612-825-000 / 651-770-0777
Twin Cities Black Pride
Festival held every August
(612) 787-3642
Twin Cities LGBT Film Festival
Organized every fall by the U Film Society
(612) 627-4431
Twin Cities Gay Hockey Association
Affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Ice Hockey Association
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
Provides several popular concerts throughout the year
(612) 339-SONG
The Twin Cities Men's Center - Twin Cities
Support Groups for men including coming out, bisexual men and gay-dads. Family Law Clinic.
(612) 822-5892
Twin Cities Polyamory Discussion Group
Talking about ethical non-monogamy
(612) 822-0127 ext. 505
Two Spirit Program at the Indigenous Peoples Task Force - Minneapolis
Assisting Two Spirit Natives, and Natives with HIV/AIDS
(612) 870-1723 x22
TYSN: see Trans Youth Support Network
U of M GLBTA Programs Office
Dedicated to improving campus climate for GLBT people at the U of M
(612) 625-0537
U of M Duluth GLBT Services - Duluth
Training, support, advocacy, information, social and academic programs at the Duluth Campus
(218) 726-7300
Unity Basketball League - Twin Cities
Co-recreational GLBT basketball league
(952) 261-6413
WXYZ
Washington County Human Services - Stillwater
GLBT specific counseling available
(651) 430-2720
Women's Drum Center - Saint Paul
Women's percussion groups
(651) 695-1941
The Women's Network of the Red River Valley
Feminist and Women's Resource Organization
(218) 233-2737
Womyn's Twilight Golf League - Twin Cities
(651) 645-7227
Womyn Unlimited Minnesota - Twin Cities
Non-profit organization providing & facilitating social & networking opportunities for women
Workplace Alliance Statewide GLBT employee's group
Youth & AIDS Project - Minneapolis
Education, prevention, and care among youth at risk for HIV infection at the U of M
(612) 627-6820
Youth Link (formerly Project Offstreets)
Youth services, including GLBT youth outreach, support, recreation, HIV/STD prevention
(612) 252-1200
Youth Resource - Washington, DC
Website created by and for GLBTQA youth.