Resources.
Musings.
It’s rough.
This week is the first week my site has gone live. I’m in the midst of adding my resources and figuring out my aesthetic and how I convey my therapeutic work. While I do not have too much to say at this point, I thought I would say: its rough. And I’m okay with it.
Often times we try to convey something ‘perfectly’ the first time we experience a feeling or an emotion or a thought. However, when it comes to taking into consideration the persons who receive our message, it’s best to reflect on what our initial impressions may mean and how they may impact the other person. Our reflexive and autonomic aspects, bodily and culturally, do not always aid in our ability to convey our complex experiences and the nuance of any given situation. When creating something like a website, song, or sketch, it tends to be rough. I know I will most likely continue to go through iterations of rough drafts of my website. Fingers crossed it will, at the very least, I hope some my collection of resources and thoughts can be of help.
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Community
Resources.
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Transgender Community
Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860
All Ages
LGBT National Hotline - 1-888-843-4564
LGBTQ+ Youth
LGBT National Youth Talkline - 1-800-246-7743
TrevorLifeline - 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText - Text START to 678-678
LGBTQ+ Adults
Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
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Teen Tigerrs – Social support group for trans/intersex/gender-expansive teens ages 13-19 that meets Sundays from 12:30-3pm online. Email programs@tigerrs.org for more information
Reclaim! Youth Gender Exploration Group (ages 12-18)
Youth Gender Exploration Group (ages 12-18) is a Therapeutic support group for trans and gender-expansive high schoolers to support identity development, community connection, and improved well-being. Meets every Wednesday from 4:15-6pm online.In person and virtual group offerings. Many insurances accepted or sliding fee available. Email services@reclaim.care or call 612-235-6743 x4.
Reclaim! Monthly Caregiver Drop-In Group
Monthly drop in space for adults to ask questions or get information about supporting queer or trans youth and meet other families on a similar journey. First group held Wednesday July 20th from 5:30-7pm at Reclaim office. $20 fee (sliding fee available) and RSVP preferred. Email services@reclaim.care or call 612-235-6743 x4.
Reclaim! Caregiver Group: Understanding Our Identity Journey
12-week education group for supportive parents, caregivers, and family members of queer and trans youth. Requires advanced registration and includes a $300 fee (sliding fee available). First cycle begins September 2022. Email services@reclaim.care or call 612-235-6743 x4.
Sentier Psychotherapy – Teen LGBTQ Support Group
Teen LGBTQ Support group (ages 14-17) is offered multiple times a year. Look on their website (sentiertherapy.com) for upcoming start dates/times. $40/session, sliding fee available, or superbill to submit to insurance. Contact Megan Sigmon (msigmon@sentiertherapy.com) or Ashley Groshek (agroshek@sentiertherapy.com) for more information or to schedule intake.
Sentier Psychotherapy – Middle School LGBTQ Support Group
Middle School LGBTQ support group (grades 6-8) is offered multiple times a year. Look on their website (sentiertherapy.com) for upcoming start dates/times. $40/session, sliding fee available, or superbill to submit to insurance. Contact Elin Amundson at eamundson@sentiertherapy.com / 763-913-8261 for more information or to schedule an intake.
Gender Spectrum
Nationwide online support groups for pre-teens, teens, and parents. Find more information and register online at genderspectrum.org
Sentier Psychotherapy – Support Group for Parents of Trans/Non-binary Teens
Therapeutic support group for parents and guardians who have transgender and/or non-binary children in middle or high school. Offered quarterly and meets every other Monday from 5-6:30pm online. $40 per session, sliding fee available, or superbill to submit to insurance. Look on their website (sentiertherapy.com) for upcoming start dates and contact Ellie (ellie@sentiertherapy.com) to register.
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Resource on finding LGBTQ+ friendly and competent addiction treatment centers: https://addictionnomore.com/LGBTQ-and-Gay-Friendly-Drug-Rehab-Centers
Helpline to call: 1-800-819-9973
Nuway
Community-based outpatient services: https://www.nuway.org/treatment-services/outpatient-treatment-services/
NUWAY outpatient clients have the option to live in independently run recovery residences, located in the community of their choice, and have their housing program fees subsidized while they attend treatment.
Locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, and Mankato.
Community-based residential services:
“GLBTQIA+ safe and friendly”
“Individualized length of stay (24-hour supervised care) based on client’s needs and goals”
Three locations in Minneapolis.
Contact the desired program and location here to begin the admissions process: https://www.nuway.org/admissions/