Online resources
Support is also available through these resources, offering virtual, positive communities and help for transgender kids and families.Back to school
Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools
National Center for Transgender Equality: Know Your Rights in Schools
GLSEN: 10 Back to School Tips for LGBTQ Students
GLSEN: Supporting LGBTQ Youth of Color in Schools
More resources
Implications of Covid-19 on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
An article from the Trevor Project.
The Neighborhood
A virtual hub for LGBTQ+ families; has a list of virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic for kids and families of all ages.
TIGERRS
Social support group in Minnesota for transgender and gender-diverse youth.
Ten Percent Happier
A meditation website and app that provides a Coronavirus Sanity Guide for youth and parents.
Gender Spectrum
A resource for transgender and gender-diverse youth and families with several online groups.
Transfamilies
This site offers online discussion forums and support groups for parents and families.
It Gets Better Project
Stories of LGBTQ+ youth and local resources.
The Bridge for Youth
This organization has a LGBTQ support group called “So What if I Am?” for youth ages 10-14 in any stage of transition/coming out. The group is now meeting online.
Transforming Families
A Twin-Cities based support group for families of transgender and gender-diverse youth. Monthly meetings held via Zoom.
Q Chat Space
A bully-free online community of LGBTQ+ teens and trained staff from LGBTQ+ centers around the country.
Walk-in Counseling
A Twin Cities organization that provides free therapy, including free phone- or Internet-based counseling.
Crisis numbers
In addition to the resources above, these crisis lines are here to help.Trevor Project
(866)-488-7386 or
text START to 678678
MN Crisis text line
Text MN to 741741
