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Faces of the Community

Local GLBT & Allied Organizations

Over 200 organizations in the local area, from school groups and theater companies to bowling associations and political groups, offer a wide variety of programs and services to GLBT Minnesotans, their friends and families.

National and International GLBT Resources
 

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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

 
 

 

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Workplace Alliance
Statewide GLBT employee's group
 

 


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Employee Resource Networks - Contacts maintained in cooperation with the Workplace Alliance

Campus Groups - Organizations and groups serving students and faculty on college campuses

PFLAG Chapters -
Find local, Minnesota PFLAG chapters in your area

 

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

Amazon Bookstore Cooperative - Minneapolis
Family-friendly, feminist and queer neighborhood bookstore.
(612) 821-9630

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

Bemidji Safe - Bemidji
GLBT youth group & community education in northern MN, including Evergreen House Youth Shelter
(218) 751-8223

Black Guard - Minneapolis
Men's Levi & leather group

Boys Into Gardening (BIG) - Twin Cites
Gay male gardening group
(651) 452-9217

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

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

Central MN Gay Men And Bisexuals (GAB) - St. Cloud
Gay, bisexual & transgender men's social as well as support group for central MN
(320) 656-2583

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 - A Center for Women, Minneapolis 
Support and counseling for women including coming-out
(612) 871-0118

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

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
 

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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
(800) 800-0350 ext. 528

Element: Building A Common Bond - St. Cloud
Group for GLBT & Allied youth in Central Minnesota
(320) 252-2944
(320) 761-9337

Equality Iowa - Des Moines, IA
Non-partisan grassroots organization educating Iowans about GLBT civil rights
(515) 537-3126

Evergreen House, Inc. - Bemidji
Transitional Housing  & community services for teens, including BemidjiSafe program for GLBT teens
(218) 751-8223

Faith, Family, Fairness Alliance - Twin Cities
Faith-based coalition of people in Minnesota from diverse religious backgrounds and beliefs

Family and Children's Service – Minneapolis
GLBT specific counseling, support groups and presentations
(612) 339-9101

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

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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) 824-2074

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

GenderBlur - Twin Cities
Providing social events for the trans, genderqueer, and allied communities.
(612) 823-1152

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

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)

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. Two Spirit Program.
(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.
 

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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

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund (LLDEF)
Midwest regional office in Chicago
National organization defending GLBT rights in the legal system
(312) 663-4413

Lavender Bridge - Saint Paul
GLBT student organization at Metro State University
(651) 793-1544

Lavender Greens - Twin Cities
Officially recognized caucus of the Green Party with a state chapter

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 - Twin Cities
Group for GLBTA Lutherans, at Reformation Lutheran, Saint Paul
(651) 222-1209

Lutherans Concerned - St. Cloud
Group for GLBTA Lutherans
(320) 252-6183
 

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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
(612) 822-0127 ext. 530
(800) 800-0350 ext. 530

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 transgendered, 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
GLBT specific counseling agency
(651) 641-1009

NSP SAGE Group - Minneapolis
Supportive Association of Gay & Lesbian Employees
(612) 330-5522

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
(612) 822-0127 ext. 502
(800) 800-0350 ext. 502

OutFront Minnesota Programs and Services Directory
A complete listing of all OutFront Minnesota's programs
(612) 822-0127 ext. 511

OutFront Minnesota general offices
State-wide GLBT community organization
(612) 822-0127 ext. 200

OutFront Minnesota Anti-Violence Program
Works to end harassment and violence against GLBT individuals
(612) 822-0127 ext. 210

OutFront Minnesota Community Events Calendar
Listings of upcoming OutFront Minnesota events
(612) 822-0127 ext. 610

OutFront Minnesota InfoLine
24-hour GLBT community information and referral service including visitor information such as coffeehouses & bars
(612) 822-0127 ext. 700

OutFront Minnesota Legal Program
Legal referrals and education for the GLBT community
(612) 822-0127 ext. 230

OutFront Minnesota Public Policy Program
Public advocacy for the human rights of GLBT and allied communities
(612) 822-0127 ext. 115

OutFront Minnesota Speakers' Bureau
Educational programs about the GLBT community provided throughout the state
(612) 822-0127 ext. 124

OutFront Minnesota Statewide Organizing Program
Statewide technical assistance to GLBT groups and community outreach and education
(612) 822-0127 ext. 111

Outward Spiral Theater Company - Minneapolis
GLBTA theatre company
(612) 703-1258

Outwoods - Twin Cities
GLBT outdoor activities social group
 

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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 -Alexandria
(218) 943-1431

PFLAG -Bemidji
(218) 759-2556

PFLAG -Duluth
(218) 728-4027

PFLAG - Fargo-Moorhead
GLBT and ally group in the Red River Valley
(701) 232-8361

PFLAG -Grand Rapids/Itasca
(218) 326-2609

PFLAG -Marshall/Buffalo Ridge
(507) 532-0231
(507) 929-0583

PFLAG -Northfield
(507) 645-4609

PFLAG -Red Wing
(651) 388-9610
(651) 388-7894

PFLAG -Rochester/Southern MN
(507) 282-8874

PFLAG -St. Cloud
(320) 251-4966, (320) 252-5189

PFLAG - Saint Paul & Minneapolis
Provides informational meetings as well as telephone support to parents
(612) 825-1660

PFLAG -Winona
(507) 454-1507

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

Pride - Twin Cities GLBT Pride Festival 
The group organizing annual Loring Park festival held the last weekend in June
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
(952) 200-6683

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
GLBT Chamber of Commerce
(651) 646-1029

The Quotient Group
Event organizers for the GLBT community
(612) 872-6562

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
Organization for GLBT parents
(612) 827-7731

Rainbow Health Initiative - Minneapolis
Improving the health of GLBT Minnesotans through education, clinical practice, and research
(612) 252-1222

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

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 -Detroit Lakes
Group of GLBTAQ individuals in the Lakes Area
(218) 847-3823

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)

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
Local GLBT chapter of Toastmasters International
(612) 822-0127 ext. 532

Stonewall DFL Caucus
Group for involved GLBT Democrats

St. Cloud OUT
A GLBT adult social and advocacy organization
stcloudout@stcloudout.org
 

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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

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

Twin Cities Black GLBT Pride
Festival held every August
(612) 870-2695

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

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
 

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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.

 
 

 

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