MNPOC Pride
Community Resource Guide
2025–2026 Edition
This guide was created by Minnesota People of Color LGBTQ Pride (MNPOC Pride) to connect community members with affirming, inclusive resources across Minnesota. “We Are Better Together” |
How to Use This Guide
- Use the category sections to find support for housing, food, mental health, crisis response, seasonal support, immigration information, and community navigation.
- Services change over time. Call ahead or visit each website before making plans.
- If you are unsure where to start, use the “Getting Started” page and connect with MNPOC Pride for help navigating resources.
Need help right now? | Need help navigating benefits or housing? |
Housing Resources
Organization / Program | What it offers | Website / Source |
The Link – Project Live Out Loud | Rapid rehousing for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 18–24. | |
Avenues for Youth – ConneQT Host Home Program | Safe host homes for LGBTQ youth ages 16–24. | |
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) | Affordable housing and support services. | |
TRIM – Transitional Recovery in Minnesota | Transitional housing for LGBTQ people and allies. | |
The Bridge for Youth | LGBTQ-welcoming youth emergency and transitional housing. |
Food & Nutrition
Organization / Program | What it offers | Website / Source |
The Aliveness Project | Food shelf and community meals for LGBTQ+ and HIV+ individuals. | |
OutFront Minnesota – Health Shelf | Food, hygiene, and cold-weather supplies in an affirming setting. | |
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center | Community food shelf open to all. | |
YouthLink Food Shelf | Food shelf for youth ages 16–24; listed as LGBTQ friendly and accepting undocumented youth. | Youth Services Network |
Al-Maa’Uun Food Shelf | All-ages food shelf listed as LGBTQ friendly, accepting undocumented youth, with no ID required. | Youth Services Network |
Queermunity MN – Resource & Resilience Program | Provides basic-needs items including food and hygiene resources. | |
The Food Group | Statewide initiative and food finder that can help locate additional food shelves. |
Mental Health & Wellness
Organization / Program | What it offers | Website / Source |
MNPOC Pride | Monthly COVID conversations around mental health and wellness. | |
NAMI Minnesota | Support groups and education supporting LGBTQ+ mental health. | |
RECLAIM | Therapy and healing support for queer and trans youth ages 12–25. | Reclaim.care |
MN LGBTQ+ Therapists’ Network | Directory of affirming mental health providers. | lgbttherapists.wildapricot.org |
The Trevor Project | 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth. |
Winter & Seasonal Support
Organization / Program | What it offers | Website / Source |
Ramsey County Winter Warming Spaces | Overnight shelter options during cold months. | |
OutFront Minnesota – Health Shelf | Winter gear and essentials in addition to shelf resources. | |
Twin Cities Pride – Rainbow Wardrobe | Gently used clothing and additional community resources. | tcpride.org/pride-cultural-arts-center |
Queermunity | Community resource wall, referrals to affirming care, and healing-centered programming. |
Additional Food & Community Referrals
- Minnesota Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans – community resources page with statewide referrals.
- Youth Services Network directory – highlights programs tagged LGBTQ friendly or accepting undocumented youth.
- Greater Minnesota tip – ask local food shelves and providers whether they are LGBTQ-affirming if that information is not listed publicly.
Crisis, Community, and City Support
The following information was included in the source guide as additional community support information.
COPE Mobile Crisis Response – Hennepin County
- 24/7 urgent mobile crisis support for individuals, families, and communities across Hennepin County.
- Available for all ages with bilingual, bicultural, phone, video, and face-to-face support when available.
- Call 612-596-1223 or visit hennepin.us/cope. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Virtual Resource Center & Know Your Rights
- The City of Minneapolis Virtual Resource Center shares partner resources for food, housing, mental health, domestic violence support, rent assistance, and eviction help.
- The guide also included a refugee rights reminder pointing to Minneapolis Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs resources.
Neighborhood Assistance Centers
Area | Location | Hours / Dates in source | Services highlighted |
North | 927 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | 4–7 PM on listed January dates in source guide | Mental health support, referrals, art therapy, housing-related help, and a hot meal. |
South | Sabathani Community Center, 310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409 | 4–7 PM on listed January dates in source guide | Mental health support, referrals, art therapy, housing-related help, and a hot meal. |
Health Resource
- Free at-home COVID-19 test kits were listed as available at the MNPOC Pride office and at all MNPOC Pride events.
Getting Started: Where to Begin
If you need housing
- Start with local coordinated entry or youth-focused housing programs such as The Link, Avenues for Youth, or The Bridge for Youth when age-eligible.
- Apply to more than one housing support option when possible, because waitlists can be long.
If you need food today
- Try The Aliveness Project, OutFront Minnesota’s Health Shelf, or a nearby community food shelf.
- Use statewide tools such as The Food Group food finder for more local options.
If you need mental health support
- Use The Trevor Project for urgent LGBTQ youth support.
- For ongoing care, look at RECLAIM, NAMI Minnesota, or the MN LGBTQ+ Therapists’ Network.
If you need crisis support
- Call COPE Mobile Crisis at 612-596-1223 in Hennepin County.
- Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
If you are not sure what you qualify for
- Ask whether a program serves undocumented people, youth, or people without identification.
- Connect with MNPOC Pride for help finding a starting point and making referrals.
Minnesota Housing Assistance Programs
The source guide included several statewide Minnesota housing support options. This page groups them in one place for easier reference.
Program | What it may help with | Notes |
Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher | Helps pay a portion of rent in a private apartment. | Apply through local housing authority; waitlists can be long. |
Housing Support | Can help cover rent and food for eligible low-income adults with disabilities. | Often connected to supportive housing or service settings. |
MSA Housing Assistance | Extra monthly housing support for some people receiving SSI or MSA. | Useful for individuals paying a high share of income toward rent. |
Bridges Rental Assistance | Temporary rent help, deposits, and housing services for people with mental illness. | Can move faster than some long-term subsidy programs. |
Section 811 | Deeply subsidized supportive housing for adults with serious long-term disabilities. | Often paired with Medicaid waiver or other services. |
Housing Stabilization Services | Housing search and tenancy support covered by Medical Assistance. | Not direct rent money, but useful for finding and keeping housing. |
Housing Access Services | Move-in costs such as deposits, fees, and some household setup items. | Can help remove barriers to entering housing. |
Emergency / Short-Term Help | Family Homeless Prevention and other short-term assistance programs. | Apply through local coordinated entry or referral systems. |
Helpful Starting Point
- Disability Hub MN was listed in the source as a key starting point for understanding housing, disability-related benefits, and next steps.
Appendix: Extra Community Information from the Source Guide
Passport Information
- The guide included a brief note that applicants who already have a current passport book or card and want to apply for the opposite document may be able to submit a copy of the current valid passport with a DS-11 application rather than a birth certificate or certificate of naturalization. The source also notes that a local passport agency appointment is needed for DS-11 applications.
Community Sharing Notes
- Many community resources are easier to use when shared at events, tabling opportunities, and neighborhood outreach spaces.
- For rural or regional outreach, consider adding a simple note encouraging people to ask whether a provider is LGBTQ-affirming if that information is not posted.
- MNPOC Pride can adapt this booklet into a one-page handout, poster, or event resource sheet.
MNPOC Pride Referral Form
We Are Better Together
Name: __________________________
Age Range: _____________________
Contact (Phone/Email): _______________________
Organization Contact:
MNPOC Pride Email: mnpocpride@mnpocpride.org
Needs (check all that apply)
☐ Housing
☐ Food
☐ Mental Health
☐ Employment
☐ Medical
☐ Other: ______
Urgency
☐ Immediate (today)
☐ Within 1 week
☐ General support
Identity (Optional)
☐ LGBTQ+
☐ Trans / Nonbinary
☐ Youth
☐ BIPOC
Referral Notes (Staff Use)
Assigned to: ____________
Referred to: ____________
Follow-up date: ____________
Consent
I consent to MNPOC Pride connecting me to services.
Signature: ______
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