East Central Minnesota PFLAG is an all-volunteer organization that offers monthly support/informational meetings, educational programs, community events, and general support for LGBTQ+ persons by being a visible presence in communities across the region.
ECMN PFLAG is the local chapter of the national organization. We serve the five-county region of Kanabec, Pine, Isanti, Mille Lacs, and Chisago counties.
IMPORTANT MEETING NOTICE: Historically we have been meeting the second Sunday of the month at 2 PM. Because of conflicts with that date over the years, we've decided to move our monthly meeting date to the third Sunday. PLEASE NOTE: Beginning with our September 2023 meeting, we will begin meeting on the third Sunday at 2 p.m., at Common Ground, United Methodist Church, 404 Cypress Street N., Cambridge, MN 55008. September's meeting will be on the 17th at 2 p.m.
It's best to check our Facebook page, e-mail, or click on the Contact Link to make sure we're meeting each Sunday. We meet at Common Ground (United Methodist Church), 404 Cypress St. N., Cambridge, MN 55008. Park in the north parking lot and enter through the back door. All are welcome!
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Here's a new resource:
We just received this information on LGBTQ+ friendly colleges and communities, anti-bullying resources, support groups and helplines, and much more. It was developed by students for a college and careers day at Stevens Institute of Technology, Rutland County, Vermont.
This resource guide was sent to us from media specialist, Grace Coleman, and her student, Kelly. They left us a nice note commenting on how our resource pages helped them assemble their guide: "LGBTQ+ Community Resources for College Students". What a great collaboration...thank you, Kelly!
https://online.stevens.edu/inf
Here is a great link to a list of resources for our LGBTQ elders. It was provided by Hailey and the other members of St. Paul's LGBTQ+ ministries group. Thank you for your submission!
https://choicemutual.com/resources-for-lgbtq-senior-citizens/
Two important articles submitted by PFLAG member Ryan Cirbo:
A comprehensive guide by the National LGBT Health Education Center that includes research and statistics on the health disparities within our community. The guide reveals the inconsistencies LGBTQ folk experience in healthcare comparatively, and outlines steps for health centers and organizations to help fight the stigma while providing options and support for our community. http://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/wp-content/uploads/LGBTHealthDisparitiesMar2016.pdf
A research-based awareness guide on a niche that is often overlooked - addiction in the LGBTQ community. Finding help with substance abuse is often more difficult for LGBTQ people, as many other obstacles are prevalent along with the fight with addiction - this in depth resource helps alleviate that stress by facilitating help in the form of useful information and support systems. http://www.drugrehab.com/guides/lgbtq/
