Resources
Resources
The Sexy Spring Collective is working on a resource list, and we would love to hear your ideas! Email us ideas and links at info _at_ sexyspring.org!
About-Face
Body Image and Eating Disorders | National
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Website: http://www.about-face.org/
Description: About-Face promotes positive self-esteem in girls and women of all ages, sizes, races, and backgrounds through a spirited approach to media education, outreach and activism.
Adios Barbie
Body Image and Eating Disorders | National
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Website: http://www.adiosbarbie.com/
Description: AdiosBarbie.com is a one-stop body shop, where women and men of all cultures and sizes can learn about their bodies; feel proud and comfortable in their natural shapes, sizes, and colors; speak out against impossible beauty standards; and share their experiences. It serves as a place for social commentary on body issues, redefining what the body really means and encouraging people to think of themselves first when re-imagining their perceptions of beauty and power.
National Eating Disorders Association
Body Image and Eating Disorders | National
Telephone: Information and Referral Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
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Website: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Description: NEDA is dedicated to expanding public understanding and prevention of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research. Includes links to local treatment centers and support groups.
Something Fishy
Body Image and Eating Disorders | National
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Website: http://www.somethingfishy.org/
Description: Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved ones.
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Childcare | Local
Telephone: 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 763.591.0100
Telephone: Business: 763.591.0400
Address: Golden Valley Shelter: 5400 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Website: http://www.crisisnursery.org/index.htm
Description: Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery works in partnership with parents in crisis and the community to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. We support families in crisis 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through our free, voluntary services including:
* 24-hour crisis hotline
* Crisis counseling
* 72-hour residential child care
* Parent education
* In-home visits
* Medical care for children during their stay
* Referrals to partner organizations
Dating | Local
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Website: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ppp/
Description: Craig’s List has a local Minneapolis personals board with casual encounters, platonic, and trans-, queer- and hetero- sections.
OkCupid!
Dating | National
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Website: http://www.okcupid.com
Description: OkCupid has totally free matching. Most of us planners are on there, and we’re easy to find!
Domestic Abuse Project
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Local
Telephone: 1.800.793.5975
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Website: http://www.domesticabuseproject.org/
Description: The DAP provides counseling and therapy, legal and community advocacy, crisis intervention, and community outreach to provide families with the tools they need to end the abuse, build healthy relationships and transform their lives.
Initiative for Violence-Free Families (IVFF)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Local
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Website: http://www.ivff.org
Description: IVFF is a part of Hennepin County’s Family and Children’s Service formed to mobilize people in homes, schools, neighborhoods and workplaces who want to act to prevent violence. IVFF provides community members and professionals an opportunity to connect with others, create a shared vision and take action to build peaceful families and communities. The Initiative provides practical ways for people to prevent violence in their immediate lives and communities (family, school, workplace, neighborhood). IVFF also works on a broader level to change systems that perpetuate violence.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) and Violence Against Women Online Resources
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Local
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Website: http://www.mincava.umn.edu/
Website: http://www.vaw.umn.edu/
Description: The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources. Violence Against Women Online Resources provides materials on domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking for criminal justice professionals, sexual assault and domestic violence victim advocates, and other multi-disciplinary professionals and community partners who respond to these crimes.
Sexual Offense Services (SOS) of Ramsey County
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Local
Telephone: 24-hour hotline: 651-643-3006
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Website: http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ph/yas/sos.htm
Description: Help for anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault/abuse or is concerned about someone else who has.
Sexual Violence Center
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Local
Telephone: Crisis line: 612-871-5111
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Address: 3757 Fremont Ave. N., Minneapolis
Website: http://www.sexualviolencecenter.org/
Description: Help for anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault/abuse or is concerned about someone else who has. Our goal is to offer support, options and resources that encourage empowerment and healing. Free and confidential services are available to people of all genders, ages 12 and above on a walk-in or appointment basis. Services include support groups for female, male, teen, and GLBT survivors.
The Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education at the University of Minnesota
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Local
Telephone: 24-hour crisis line: 612-626-2929
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Address: 407 Boynton Hall, 410 Church St SE, Minneapolis
Website: http://www1.umn.edu/aurora/About.htm
Description: Services include telephone and walk-in counseling and advocacy, assistance in reporting assaults and filing complaints, accompaniment to this hospital and hearings, support groups, and prevention education. Services are directed to the University of Minnesota community.
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Center
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | Local
Telephone: 24-hour helpline: (612) 825-4357
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Website: www.rsac-nip.org
Description: The primary mission of the Rape and Sexual Abuse Center is to provide caring, competent and affordable services to female and male survivors of sexual abuse and assault in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Services include walk-in crisis counseling, a crisis hotline, individual psychotherapy, support, therapy, and educational groups, and legal advocacy.
Communities Against Rape and Abuse (CARA)
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | National
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Website: http://www.cara-seattle.org/
Description: CARA creates spaces for our constituencies — including people who are young, of color, queer, incarcerated, poor, and/or have disabilities — to invest in the power of collective action, critical dialogue, and community organizing to undermine rape, abuse, and oppression. CARA pushes a broad agenda for liberation and social justice while prioritizing anti-rape work as the center of our organizing.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | National
Telephone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
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Website: http://www.ndvh.org/
Description: Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 140 languages through interpreter services.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault | National
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Website: http://www.nsvrc.org/
Description: The National Sexual Violence Resource Center serves as the nation’s principle information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence. It provides national leadership, consultation and technical assistance by generating and facilitating the development and flow of information on sexual violence intervention and prevention strategies. The NSVRC works to address the causes and impact of sexual violence through collaboration, prevention efforts and the distribution of resources.
Chrysalis
General | Local
Telephone: 612-871-0118
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Address: 4432 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.chrysaliswomen.org/
Description: Chrysalis promotes healthy lives for women and girls through services that include chemical and mental health counseling, child care, divorce education, legal services, referrals, and support groups.
Crisis Connection
General | Local
Telephone: Crisis Line: 612-379-6363 (toll free: 1-866-379-6363)
Telephone: Men’s Line: 612.379.6367 (toll free: 1.866.379.6367)
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Website: http://www.crisis.org
Description: Crisis Connection is a non-profit mental health telephone counseling service in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area. The Crisis Line is a 24-hour crisis phone line which is free and confidential, and takes calls from anyone in need of counseling and support. Individuals call for help with a wide variety of issues including depression, suicide, abuse, family and relationship problems, addiction and others. The Men’s Line is a 24-hour counseling line for men and others who want to talk with someone about issues of abuse and violence in their lives.
Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP)
General | Local
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Address: 2431 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.neighborhoodinvolve.org/
Description: NIP provides health care, mental health, youth, and senior services to residents of the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Services include a community clinic, counseling center, rape and sexual abuse center, youth programs, and seniors programs.
The Twin Cities Men’s Center
General | Local
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Website: http://www.tcmc.org/
Description: Services include anger management classes and support groups related to many issues, including addiction, sexuality, and relationship issues.
United Way 2-1-1
General | National
Telephone: 2-1-1 from any Twin Cities metro area landline
Telephone: 651-291-0211 from a cell phone
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Website: http://www.thebeehive.org
Description: The bi-lingual Twin Cities Beehive offers tips on finding a job, searching for housing or accessing healthcare options, and financial information, such as providing the steps to opening a checking account or to establishing credit. The Beehive is designed to serve the general public, and is especially useful to low-income individuals and those who have limited English proficiency, or are recent immigrants to the Twin Cities community. The Twin Cities Beehive also provides access to all of the nonprofit and government agencies and programs currently accessible through United Way 2-1-1, United Way’s free, 24-hour hotline for health and human service information. The content is be available in English and Spanish.
Lavender Magazine
GLBT Issues | Local
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Website: http://www.lavendermagazine.com/
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OutFront Minnesota
GLBT Issues | Local
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Website: http://www.outfront.org/
Description: OutFront Minnesota delivers programs and services to the GLBT and allied communities in the areas of public policy, advocacy, education and training, anti-violence, schools, and the law.
Human Rights Campaign
GLBT Issues | National
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Website: http://www.hrc.org/
Description: The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
GLBT Issues | National
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Website: http://www.thetaskforce.org/
Description: The mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. We do this by training activists, equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation, and building the organizational capacity of our movement.
Erotic Deviance
Kink | Local
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Website: http://www.eroticdeviance.org
Description: Erotic Deviance is an educational non-profit, all-volunteer community-based social organization dedicated to serving the needs of the GLBT and Kink communities. We offer educational safety workshops and provide information on how to participate in Kink activities in a Safe, Sane and Consensual manner.
Knights of Leather
Kink | Local
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Website: http://www.knightsofleather.com/
Description: The Knights of Leather is a private, pansexual leather, bdsm social organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Minnesota Kinky Youth (MNKY)
Kink | Local
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Website: http://www.minnesotakinkyyouth.org/
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MiN-KY
Description: A pansexual organization based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Our aim is to reach local people between the ages of 18-35 to help them make informed decisions on their lifestyle choices through educational classes and recreational gatherings.
Minnesota Stocks, Debentures, and Bonds (MSDB)
Kink | Local
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Website: http://www.msdb-mn.org/
Description: MSDB is a Minnesota-based organization for people who are actively involved or seriously interested in BDSM lifestyles and activities. MSDB provides social and educational activities and information to its members and to the BDSM community at large. Membership is open to adults 18 or older, regardless of sexual or gender orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, or physical ability.
National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF)
Kink | National
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Website: http://www.ncsfreedom.org/
Description: The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression. The website includes a national list of kink-aware professionals.
Society for Human Sexuality
Kink | National
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Website: http://www.sexuality.org
Description: Clearinghouse for a wide variety of sexuality information.
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | Local
Telephone: St. Paul, 651-379-4200
Telephone: Minneapolis, 612-746-3500
Address: 797 E 7th St, St. Paul and 720 East Lake Street, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.clues.org/
Description: CLUES is Minnesota’s premier provider of behavioral health and human services to the Latino community. A community builder and a catalyst for change, CLUES provides services that advance and enhance the quality of Latino’s lives in Minnesota. We provide a continuum of five core services: Mental Health, Chemical Health, Elder Wellness, Education and Employment and Elder Wellness.
Mental Health Association of Minnesota
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | Local
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Website: http://www.mentalhealthmn.org/
Description: The Mental Health Association of Minnesota helps individuals find access to services, or problem-solve a situation on a one-to-one basis. The website includes a directory of Minnesota support groups.
Minnesota Aids Project
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | Local
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Website: http://www.mnaidsproject.org/
Description: The Minnesota AIDS Project envisions a world free of AIDS. Our mission is to lead Minnesota’s fight to stop HIV through advocacy, education and service. Founded in 1983, the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) is a statewide, nonprofit agency committed to enhancing the lives of people living with HIV, prevention education for those at risk for HIV, and advocating for the rights of all affected by HIV. From community outreach and legal consultation to emergency financial assistance, MAP is a leader in the fight against HIV.
Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | Local
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Address: 1200 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis and 1965 Ford Parkway, St, Paul
Website: http://www.ppmns.org
Description: Other clinics in Minnesota include Red Wing, St. Cloud, Duluth, Mankato, and more (a total of 26 clinics in the tri-state area). Planned Parenthood health centers offer high-quality sexual and reproductive health care, including family planning, gynecological care, STI/STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and abortion services.
Red Door Clinic
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | Local
Telephone: 612-348-6363
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Address: Health Services Building, 525 Portland Ave., Minneapolis
Website: http://www.reddoorclinic.org/
Description: The Red Door Clinic is a division of the Hennepin County Community Health Department, which provides diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Our goal is to decrease the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases through screening, treatment, and health education.
Walk-In Counseling Center
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | Local
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Address: 2421 Chicago Avenue S., Minneapolis
Website: http://www.walkin.org/
Description: Afternoons: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1-3 p.m. Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 6:30-8:30 p.m. WICC provides a variety of services that address unmet mental health needs. These include providing crisis intervention and short-term counseling to people who do not have access to other services. These are provided without fee. No appointment is necessary during counseling hours. The Walk-In Counseling Center (WICC) provides short-term, face-to-face counseling.
American Social Health Association
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
Telephone: STI Resource Center Hotline: 1-800-227-8922
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Website: http://www.ashastd.org/
Description: The American Social Health Association is dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on preventing sexually transmitted diseases and their harmful consequences. The website includes a wealth of information about STI prevention, risk reduction, and treatment, including message boards where doctors address questions about some of the more complicated STI issues.
Centers for Disease Control
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.cdc.gov/
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/std/
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Mayo Clinic
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.nami.org/
Website: http://www.namimn.org/
Description: NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. The local site can help direct you to local support resources.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
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National Institutes of Health
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://health.nih.gov/
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National Suicide Hotline
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
Telephone: 1-800-Suicide (1-800-784-2433)
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National Women’s Health Resource Center
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.healthywomen.org/
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Planned Parenthood
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/
Description: (See listing under local resources for information about local clinics.) Planned Parenthood is America’s leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider. Planned Parenthood health centers offer high-quality sexual and reproductive health care, including family planning, gynecological care, STI/STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and abortion services.
SexualityAndU.ca
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.sexualityandu.ca
Description: An incredibly useful and fun (includes games, quizzes, and virtual scenarios) website with tons of information for adults, teens, parents, teachers, and health professionals. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada administer the site.
The Body
Physical and mental health information and advocacy | National
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Website: http://www.thebody.com/
Description: The Body’s mission is to: Use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians, Demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment, Improve patients’ quality of life, and Foster community through human connection. The website includes forums where users can post questions for doctors, a good risk assessment tool (http://www.thebody.com/surveys/sexsurvey.html), and more.
Twin Cities Polyamory Discussion Group
Polyamory | Local
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Website: http://www.mnpoly.org/
Description: A network of individuals based in the St. Paul-Minneapolis area who believe that it is possible to engage multiple, simultaneous, loving relationships with the consent of all partners involved.
Loving More
Polyamory | National
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Website: http://www.lovemore.com
Description: Loving More® is a non-profit organization and magazine dedicated to information, education and support of polyamory and polyamorous relationships.
polyamory.org
Polyamory | National
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Website: http://www.polyamory.org
Description: home of alt.polyamory
Hazelden
Substance Abuse and Recovery | Local
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Website: http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/resforinrecovery.page
Description: Hazelden helps people reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction. Hazelden’s comprehensive approach to addiction addresses the full range of patient, family, and professional needs, including treatment and continuing care for youth and adults, research, higher learning, public education and advocacy, and publishing.
Minnesota Recovery Page
Substance Abuse and Recovery | Local
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Website: http://www.minnesotarecovery.info/
Description: The Minnesota Recovery Page is a directory of resources for recovery from chemical addiction in Minnesota. It includes contact information for many different recovery organizations and support groups.
Recovery Resource Center
Substance Abuse and Recovery | Local
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Website: http://www.resource-mn.org/
Description: Recovery Resource Center (RRC), a division of RESOURCE, is a nonprofit, community-based, outpatient chemical health program providing relapse-prevention treatment, continuing care, case-management, employment, and housing services for men and women.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
Substance Abuse and Recovery | National
Telephone: Hope Line (information and referral): 1-800-NCA-CALL
Telephone: National Intervention Network (for families and friends of addicted persons): 1-800-654-HOPE
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Website: http://www.ncadd.org/
Description: NCADD provides education, information, help, and hope to the public. It advocates prevention, intervention, and treatment through a nationwide network of Affiliates.
National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline
Substance Abuse and Recovery | National
Telephone: (800)662-2463
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Description: Information, support, treatment options and referrals to local rehab centers for any drug or alcohol problem.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse and Recovery | National
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Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/
Description: SAMHSA has established a clear vision for its work — a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.
The Coalition Against Toxic Toys (CATT)
Toys | Local
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Website: http://www.badvibes.org/
Description: To demystify the adult sex toy industry and positively transform socially irresponsible, environmentally and personally hazardous sex toy manufacturing and sex toy sales practices.
The Smitten Kitten
Toys | Local
Telephone: 612-721-6088
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Address: 3010 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.smittenkittenonline.com/
Description: The Smitten Kitten is a progressive adult sex toys and equipment retailer specializing in the highest quality, safest and smartest selection of products available. Clients count on The Smitten Kitten to deliver hard-to-find, hand-crafted toys, the most cutting-edge information and resources as well as the tried-and-true favorites.
Good Vibrations
Toys | National
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Website: http://www.goodvibes.com/
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Toys in Babeland
Toys | National
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Website: http://www.babeland.com/
Description: Website includes not only products but also tips for choosing and using them and general sexuality education.
City of Lakes Crossgender Community
Transgender issues | Local
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Website: http://www.clccmn.com/
Description: City of Lakes Crossgender Community was founded in 1983 to provide support for All Transgender people in the area. CLCC has grown over the years to provide many fun and exciting social activies as well as Transgender education and outreach.
GenderBLUR
Transgender issues | Local
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Website: http://www.genderBLUR.org
Description: A cabaret and party for the trans, genderqueer, and allied communities. GenderBLUR takes place at Patrick’s Cabaret.
Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition
Transgender issues | Local
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Website: http://www.mntranshealth.org/
Description: The Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition is committed to improving health care access and the quality of health care received by trans and gender variant people through education, resources, and advocacy.
Tmen
Transgender issues | Local
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Website: http://www.tmen.net/
Description: TMen provides support, community, and socializing for everyone on the transgender spectrum who was assigned female at birth and no longer feels that is complete or accurate.
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE)
Transgender issues | National
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Website: http://www.ifge.org/
Description: IFGE advocates for freedom of gender expression. We promote the understanding and acceptance of All People: Transgender, Transsexual, Crossdresser, Agender, Gender Queer, Intersex, Two Spirit, Drag King, Drag Queen, Queer, Straight, Butch, Femme, Homosexual, Bisexual, Heterosexual, and of course - You!
Transgender Law Center (TLC)
Transgender issues | National
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Website: http://www.transgenderlawcenter.org/
Description: TLC is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities. Every day we connect transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California’s transgender communities, and work to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people.
Bridge for Youth
Youth, education, and families | Local
Telephone: 24-hour hotline: 612-377-8800
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Address: 2200 Emerson Avenue South, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.bridgeforyouth.org/
Description: Counseling, support, and shelter for homeless young people
District 202
Youth, education, and families | Local
Telephone: 612-871-5559
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Address: 1601 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.dist202.org/
Description: Youth Center open 4pm-9pm Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays, and 4pm - 11pm Fridays. District 202 is a nonprofit youth community center committed to providing social, cultural and educational opportunities by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, and their allied friends, ages 21 and under.
Face to Face
Youth, education, and families | Local
Telephone: 651-772-5555
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Address: 1165 Arcade Street, Saint Paul
Website: http://www.face2face.org/
Description: Programs include a medical clinic, mental health services, support groups, the SafeZone drop-in center, prenatal programs, and education.
Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention, and Parenting (MOAPPP)
Youth, education, and families | Local
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Website: http://www.moapp.org/
Description: MOAPPP’s mission is to develop and strengthen policies and programs that promote adolescent sexual health, prevent adolescent pregnancy and support adolescent parents. We provide resources for parents, teens, educators, health care providers, youth workers, media professionals and policy makers.
Project OffStreets
Youth, education, and families | Local
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Address: 41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.youthlinkmn.org/offstreets/
Description: Many programs available for homeless youth including a drop in center, clinic, education and housing resources.
Rainbow Families
Youth, education, and families | Local
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Website: http://www.rainbowfamilies.org/
Description: Rainbow Families works to build a safe, just, and affirming world for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender parents and their children.
University of Minnesota Queer Student Cultural Center
Youth, education, and families | Local
Telephone: 612-626-2344
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Address: 300 Washington Ave SE (Coffman Union), 205, Minneapolis
Website: http://www.qscc.org/
Description: The Queer Student Cultural Center is a completely student-run group dedicated to helping those in the coming out, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, genderqueer, intersex, and allied communities. It is an umbrella group for all of the various GLBTQIA-oriented student organizations on the University of Minnesota campus.
Advocates for Youth
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/
Description: Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates provides information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality (CPS)
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.positive.org/
Description: CPS is a grassroots, not-for-profit, activist organization dedicated to the idea that youth have the right to complete and honest sex education. The website includes information on deciding whether or not to have sex, protecting yourself from pregnancy and STIs, and an extensive resource list.
Families Like Mine
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.familieslikemine.com/
Description: This site launched in 1999 with the mission to decrease isolation for people who have parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), and bringing voice to the experiences of these families.
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.glsen.org
Description: The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Love Is Respect (National Teen Dating Abuse helpline and website)
Youth, education, and families | National
Telephone: 1-866-331-9474
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Website: http://www.loveisrespect.org/
Description: The helpline and loveisrespect.org offer real-time one-on-one support from trained advocates. The Texas Council on Family Violence operates the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline and the National Domestic Violence Hotline from their call center in Austin, Texas. Loveisrespect.org provides resources for teens, parents, friends and family, Advocates, government officials, law enforcement officials and the general public. All communication is confidential and anonymous.
OutProud: The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.outproud.org/
Description: Includes coming out stories, links to recent news about GLBT youth, a resource library, a queer youth focused literary magazine, and much more.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.pflag.org/
Website: http://www.pflagtc.org/
Description: PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights. Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.
Scarleteen
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.scarleteen.com/
Description: We feel that the best model for lifelong sexual education is as follows: Providing information which educates in ALL aspects of sexuality, including birth control, safe sex and sexually transmitted diseases, masturbation and self-pleasuring, anatomy, diverse sexual orientation and identification, gender politics, sexual and romantic relationship and communication tools, and care and compassion in sexual technique and practice.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
Youth, education, and families | National
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Website: http://www.siecus.org/
Description: SIECUS affirms that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. We advocate for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services. SIECUS works to create a world that ensures social justice and sexual rights.
