Emergency/Crisis Resources
If you are experiencing a crisis or need someone to talk to, please use these resources:
- If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1
- UMN Crisis Connection – Call 612-301-4673 or text “UMN” to 61222
- Mpls/St Paul 24hr Crisis Connection: 612-379-6363
- The Trevor Project – Crisis and Counseling line for LGBTQ Youth. Call 866-488-7386, text “Trevor” to 202-304-1200, or chat online at www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now#tt
- Trans Lifeline – A crisis line specific for trans people run by trans people. Crisis line: 877-565-8860
- National Suicide Line: 1-800-273-8255
- Drug Abuse/Addiction Care: https://www.drugrehab.com/get-help-now/
informational links
Substance Abuse in the LGBGTQ+ Community by DrugRehab.com:
A comprehensive look at substance abuse within the LGBTQ+ community, through statistics, observing the obstacles that individuals in the community face concerning society and health/treatments, and determining how to effectively support someone going through addiction. DrugRehab.com also includes a list of recovery and health resources for those who are LGBTQ+ as well as a 24/7 hotline for addiction care. If you are looking for a more general view on drug addiction in the United States, please look at DrugRehab.com's Drug Addiction page. "DrugRehab.com is a web resource provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS)" and is dedicated to "to equip people and their families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and lead a lifelong recovery." Please visit their About page to learn more about their mission, methods, and resources.
A comprehensive look at substance abuse within the LGBTQ+ community, through statistics, observing the obstacles that individuals in the community face concerning society and health/treatments, and determining how to effectively support someone going through addiction. DrugRehab.com also includes a list of recovery and health resources for those who are LGBTQ+ as well as a 24/7 hotline for addiction care. If you are looking for a more general view on drug addiction in the United States, please look at DrugRehab.com's Drug Addiction page. "DrugRehab.com is a web resource provided and funded by Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS)" and is dedicated to "to equip people and their families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and lead a lifelong recovery." Please visit their About page to learn more about their mission, methods, and resources.
QSCC Affiliate Organizations
Delta Lambda Phi (DLP):
DLP is a national fraternity "founded by gay men for all men". The University of Minnesota chapter of Delta Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity was founded in 1988 as a social fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men who were attending the U. If you would like more information, see their website or reach DLP at dlp@umn.edu.
QSCC Delta Lambda Phi Representative: Aaron Gee
Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life (GSC):
"The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life is dedicated to transforming campus climate for University of Minnesota students, staff, faculty, alum and community members by developing and supporting more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality through education, advocacy, outreach and support." To learn more about what the GSC does, please visit their website!
oSTEM @ Minnesota:
out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, or oSTEM, is a national, non-profit society dedicated to serving LGBTQIA+ identified college students who are pursuing their studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. "oSTEM @ Minnesota works to foster community and visibility for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty as well as provide support in professional and personal development. We strive to empower each other and our peers through social development, professional skills development, networking opportunities, and collaborative projects with other student groups." Please visit their website to learn more!
UMN Queer Student Advocates (QSA):
Queer Student Advocates provides resources, networking, and advocacy experience for future queer politicians and activists. As an association, QSA is dedicated to the belief that the LGBT+ community must organize culturally and politically in order to find justice and equality. QSA fights for an inter-sectional idea of queer identity: the belief that equality exists beyond the right to marry. You can contact QSA at qsa@umn.edu.
DLP is a national fraternity "founded by gay men for all men". The University of Minnesota chapter of Delta Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity was founded in 1988 as a social fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men who were attending the U. If you would like more information, see their website or reach DLP at dlp@umn.edu.
QSCC Delta Lambda Phi Representative: Aaron Gee
Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life (GSC):
"The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life is dedicated to transforming campus climate for University of Minnesota students, staff, faculty, alum and community members by developing and supporting more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality through education, advocacy, outreach and support." To learn more about what the GSC does, please visit their website!
oSTEM @ Minnesota:
out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, or oSTEM, is a national, non-profit society dedicated to serving LGBTQIA+ identified college students who are pursuing their studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. "oSTEM @ Minnesota works to foster community and visibility for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty as well as provide support in professional and personal development. We strive to empower each other and our peers through social development, professional skills development, networking opportunities, and collaborative projects with other student groups." Please visit their website to learn more!
UMN Queer Student Advocates (QSA):
Queer Student Advocates provides resources, networking, and advocacy experience for future queer politicians and activists. As an association, QSA is dedicated to the belief that the LGBT+ community must organize culturally and politically in order to find justice and equality. QSA fights for an inter-sectional idea of queer identity: the belief that equality exists beyond the right to marry. You can contact QSA at qsa@umn.edu.