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Our Programs
QUEERSPACE collective was built on the foundation that we all have the right to show up as our authentic selves. The entire purpose of our existence is to “create space for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves”, to provide resources to LGBTQ+ youth and their caregivers where very limited resources exist, and to raise awareness about the inequities faced by LGBTQ+ youth in our communities.
LGBTQ+ Mentorship
There are currently over 5,000 mentorship programs across the US with less than 10 focused on LGBTQ+ youth. QUEERSPACE hangouts, an initiative of QUEERSPACE collective, is a free youth-centric intergenerational mentorship program creating inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and LGBTQ+ adults to connect as their authentic selves.
Through in-person and virtual 1:1 mentoring and group events, LGBTQ+ youth develop increased self-esteem and a greater sense of belonging, cultural identity, and pride.
Building Community
Through monthly events like community art, nature outings, queer history, volunteering, and virtual hangouts, mentors and mentees build relationships, a broader sense of community, and feelings of inclusivity.
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1:1 Mentoring
LGBTQ+ mentors are matched with LGBTQ+ youth based on youth voice, youth choice, and shared interests. Mentors and mentees connect weekly to hangout, set and accomplish goals, and build resilience through meaningful engagement.
Training and Consulting
With the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-trans legislation across our country, there is a growing interest from organizations and the community to provide safer and more inclusive spaces and programming.
Leveraging our expertise working directly with LGBTQ+ youth and the broader LGBTQ+ community, QUEERSPACE collective provides training and consulting to assist organizations looking to update their practices and policies to reflect their values.
QUEERSPACE collective supports organizations, corporations and educational institutions in their journey to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ folks in their communities.
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The QUEERSPACE team brings a deep understanding of gender-based inequities and provides tips and tools to create safer spaces and be better allies.
LGBTQ+ Mentorship
Training and Consulting
Sample Training Topics
What Training Participants Say
"Fantastic presentation and great to hear that this group exists! So happy to have QUEERSPACE as a resource!"
Resources
Resources
Resources for Queer and Trans Youth
Avenues for Youth
Assistance for youth experiencing homelessness
Binders
Programs that offer chest binders
The Bridge for Youth
Assistance for youth experiencing homelessness
Family Equality
National support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ families
Family Tree Clinic
Clinical services and sexual health education
Youth drop-in program
Gender Justice
Trans and gender non-conforming legal services
Gender Spectrum Support Groups
Online discussion groups for transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth and parents
It’s Pronounced Metrosexual
Resources about gender, sexuality and social justice
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Providers' Professional Network
LGBTQ+ provider search tool
The Link
Assistance for youth experiencing poverty or homelessness
MN Transgender Health Coalition
Services for the Trans* & Gender non-conforming community
OutFront Minnesota
LGBTQ+ civil rights and advocacy organization
Rainbow Health
Health equity advocacy and LGBTQ+ clinical services
RECLAIM!
Mental health support for queer and trans youth
TIGERRS
Programs and Resources by and for trans and intersex people
Trans Lifeline
National crisis hotline run by and for trans people
Transforming Families
Peer-support for trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming and questioning youth, and their families
The Trevor Project
International suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people
Mentoring Resources
Developmental Assets to support positive youth development
MENTOR - Becoming a Better Mentor
Mandated Reporting
Reflective Listening
Resources for Mentoring Programs
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