Mental Health and Community Support Resources in MN
Some listings may include information originally gathered last year. Because provider details can change over time, we encourage visitors to contact or confirm with each resource directly.
This page is organized into sections to make the information easier to navigate.
Please note: several entries originate from Family Tree Clinicβs publicly available adult supportβgroup PDF and other external resources that we do not maintain. As with all thirdβparty materials, we recommend verifying current schedules, fees, and contact information, as updates may occur after those documents are published.
Free & Low-Cost Mental Health Resources β Minneapolis, MN
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Free, anonymous counseling with no appointment and no insurance required.
π 2421 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
π 612-870-0565
π§ [info@walkin.org]
π In-person: Mon / Wed / Fri 1β3 PM | Virtual: MonβThu 5:30β7:30 PM
π² Free
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County outpatient mental health care with therapy, evaluations, medication support, and care coordination.
π 2215 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
π 612-596-9438
π Mon 8 AMβ5 PM | Tue 8 AMβ5 PM | Wed 8 AMβ6 PM | Thu 8 AMβ5 PM | Fri 8 AMβ5 PM
π² Sliding fee scale
π https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/mental-health/mental-health-center
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Free peer-led support groups, classes, and mental health education.
π 1919 University Ave W, Suite 400, St. Paul, MN 55104
π 651-645-2948
π§ [namihelps@namimn.org]
π² Free
π https://namimn.org/support/nami-minnesota-support-groups/
π https://namimn.org/education-and-public-awareness/classes/
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Free crisis support, shelter, and outreach for youth and young adults.
π 1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
π Main: 612-230-6601
π Help: 612-377-8800
π± Text: 612-400-7233
π 24/7/365 shelter support
π² Free
π LGBTQ+ support listed publicly
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Mental health care for queer and trans youth, young adults, and their families.
π 2446 University Ave W, Suite 104, St. Paul, MN 55114
π 612-235-6743
π§ [info@reclaim.care]
π MonβFri 9 AMβ6 PM
π Ages 12β25 and families
π³οΈββ§οΈ Queer- and trans-focused
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Community support hub and host site for Tea Time.
π 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
π 612-822-7946
π§ [info@aliveness.org]
π MonβFri 9 AMβ4 PM
Books & Reading Resources
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A practical guide for exploring gender.
βοΈ Alex Iantaffi and Meg-John Barker
π https://us.jkp.com/products/how-to-understand-your-gender
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A major transgender community resource written by and for trans people.
βοΈ Edited by Laura Erickson-Schroth
π Second Edition | 2022
π https://global.oup.com/academic/product/trans-bodies-trans-selves-9780190092726
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Graphic memoir by Maia Kobabe.
βοΈ Maia Kobabe
π https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Gender-Queer-A-Memoir/Maia-Kobabe/9781549304002
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Guided self-care workbook by Theo Lorenz.
βοΈ Theo Lorenz
π https://us.jkp.com/products/the-trans-selfcare-workbook
Social Spaces
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Peer support space for trans femme identifying individuals in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
π 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
π 612-822-9668
π 612-822-7946 ext. 202
π§ [luna@aliveness.org]
π§ [sainte@aliveness.org]
π 2nd and 4th Thursday
π 5:30β7 PM
π² Free
π BIPOC led
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans femme focused
π» Virtual option listed publicly
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Monthly gender-affirming gear giveaway and community hangout.
π 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
π 612-208-7082
π§ [qmnresources@gmail.com]
π§ [admin@queermunitymn.com]
π 3rd Sunday of the month
π 4β7 PM
π² Suggested donation $5β$10 | Items offered at no cost
π Queer-owned host space
Group Therapy Spaces
Some of these are listed through Family Tree Clinicβs public support-groups guide, so recheck before making an appointment if needed.
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Free Monday program for teens and young adults.
π Family Tree Clinic, 1919 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
π 612-900-2729
π§ [tchambers@familytreeclinic.org]
π§ [dropin@familytreeclinic.org]
π Mondays
π 3:30β6:30 PM
π² Free
π Ages 13β24
π BIPOC led
π https://www.familytreeclinic.org/services/education-engagement/drop-in/
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Group listing for all and/or non-binary participants.
π 3432 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis
π§ [info@cedarhilltherapy.com]
π Mondays
π 5:30β7 PM
π² Insurance accepted or $75/session
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Trans-femme group listed in Family Treeβs support-groups guide.
π Family Tree Clinic, 1919 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
π Text 760-486-2243
π§ [dale@therapy-mn.com]
π Thursdays
π 12β1 PM
π² Suggested donation $10β$40/session
π» Virtual option
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans-femme focused
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Trans feminine support groups with insurance and self-pay options.
π 1422 West Lake St, Minneapolis
π§ [andrew.vandenbroeke@transcendpsychotherapy.com]
π§ [josh.januschka@transcendpsychotherapy.com]
π§ [ezra.horton@transcendpsychotherapy.com]
π Saturdays 10β11:30 AM | Thursdays 6β7:30 PM
π² $25 per group | Sliding fee options available | Major insurance accepted
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans-focused
Trans Resource Guide / Zine
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Local trans resource hub for affirming and accessible health and wellness support.
π 1919 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
π 612-473-0800
π§ [navigator@familytreeclinic.org]
π Mon 9 AMβ5 PM | Tue 9 AMβ7 PM | Wed 9 AMβ7 PM | Thu 10 AMβ7 PM | Fri 9 AMβ4 PM
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans and gender expansive focused
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Local zine-style guide link from Family Tree Clinic.
π https://www.familytreeclinic.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Minneapolis-Trans-Resource-Guide.pdf
Crisis and Urgent Support
ALWAYS CALL 911 IN AN EMERGENCY
Call or text 988 for the suicide & crisis lifeline
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Walk-in behavioral health center for adults in Hennepin County.
π 1800 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405
π Daily 9 AMβ9 PM
π https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/mental-health/behavioral-health-center
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24/7 crisis response across Hennepin County for all ages.
π 612-596-1223
π 24/7/365
π² Free
π https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/mental-health/emergency-mental-health-response
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Support for LGBTQ+ people affected by bias/hate violence, relationship abuse, and sexual assault.
π 2446 University Ave W, Ste 112, Saint Paul, MN 55114
π Anti-Violence Helpline: 800-800-0350
π Main: 612-822-0127
π§ [avp@outfront.org]
π LGBTQ+ focused
Gender-Affirming and Trans-Focused Care & Support
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Strong local hub for affirming referrals, guides, and trans resource navigation.
π 1919 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
π 612-473-0800
π§ [navigator@familytreeclinic.org]
π Mon 9 AMβ5 PM | Tue 9 AMβ7 PM | Wed 9 AMβ7 PM | Thu 10 AMβ7 PM | Fri 9 AMβ4 PM
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans and gender expansive focused
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Adult and pediatric care for LGBTQ+, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse patients.
π 715 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
π Adult clinic appointments: 612-873-2474
π³οΈββ§οΈ LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse focused
π https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/services/gender-sexual-health-programs
π https://www.hennepinhealthcare.org/services/gender-sexual-health-programs/adult-gender-sexual-health
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Pediatric multidisciplinary gender health program for transgender and gender-diverse youth.
π 2530 Chicago Avenue South, Suite 390, Minneapolis, MN 55404
π 612-813-7950
π³οΈββ§οΈ Pediatric gender health program
π https://www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/gender-health/
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Trans-focused organization offering education, resources, advocacy, support groups, and shot clinic services.
π 730 E 38th Street, Minneapolis
π Shot Clinic: 730 E 38th Street, Suite 108, Minneapolis
π 612-823-1152
π§ [director@mntransgenderhealth.org]
π Tue 7β8:30 PM | Wed 6β7:30 PM | Thu 3β5 PM | Fri 4β6 PM | Sat 3β5 PM
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans-focused
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Support community for trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and questioning youth and their families.
π§ [info@tffmn.org]
π 1201 Harmon Place #105, Minneapolis, MN 55403
π³οΈββ§οΈ Youth and family focused
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Minnesota collective focused on transgender, intersex, and gender-expansive people.
π§ [programs@tigerrs.org]
π§ [intersex@tigerrs.org]
π§ [admin@tigerrs.org]
π P.O. Box 7388, St. Paul, MN 55107
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans, intersex, and gender-expansive focused
π https://tigerrs.org/
Community, Mutual Aid, and Practical Support
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Free gender-affirming clothing and gear program.
π Pride Cultural Arts Center, 1201 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
π 612-255-3260
π§ [rainbowcircle@tcpride.org]
π Appointments: Mon & Wed 12β8 PM | Tue 9 AMβ4 PM | Thu 9 AMβ12 PM | Fri 9 AMβ1 PM
π Drop-in: Thu 12β3 PM
π² Free
π³οΈββ§οΈ Gender-affirming clothing and gear resource
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Peer support group for transmasculine folks in the Twin Cities.
π Twin Cities Pride Office, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
π 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
π 6β8 PM
π³οΈββ§οΈ Transmasculine focused
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Grassroots mutual aid focused on the material needs of trans, GNC, and intersex people.
π³οΈββ§οΈ Trans, GNC, and intersex focused
π² Mutual aid / direct support
π https://tctma.org/
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Resource navigation, affirming referrals, gear, hygiene items, and harm reduction tools.
π 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
π 612-208-7082
π§ [qmnresources@gmail.com]
π§ [admin@queermunitymn.com]
π Walk-in hours: Thursday 8 AMβ8 PM
π General building hours listed publicly: MonβFri 8 AMβ8 PM | SatβSun 10 AMβ8 PM
π² Free
π LGBTQIA+ focused
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BIPOC-focused LGBTQ+ organization offering year-round programming and community support.
π 3036 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
π 651-775-5733
π§ [mnpocpride@mnpocpride.org]
π€ BIPOC-focused
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LGBTQIA+ library and community center in Minneapolis.
π 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
π 612-729-2543
π§ [info@qlibrary.org]
π WedβFri 7β9 PM | SatβSun 10 AMβ5 PM
π LGBTQIA+ library and community center
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Community-driven effort building physical and virtual queer and trans spaces.
π§ [boardofdirectors@ourspacemn.com]
π§ [rox@ourspacemn.com]
π€ Centers BIPOC communities
π³οΈββ§οΈ Centers trans and GNC communities