June 2022

The 2019 GLSEN National School Climate Survey: The Experiences of LGBTQ+ Youth

The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) puts out a comprehensive National School Climate Survey report on the challenges that LGBTQ+ students face at school and school-based resources that can support their well-being. Read more about the 2019 GLSEN National Climate Survey here!

Learning for Justice Article on Supporting Nonbinary Youth

Learning for Justice supports the LGBTQIA+ community with an article titled, “Being There for Nonbinary Youth”. The article includes suggestions for working alongside families.

Minnesota 2022 LGBTQ Aging Needs Assessment Report

Rainbow Health and the University of Minnesota Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and U.S. Department of Health Resources and Services Administration, conducted an aging needs assessment of Twin Cities lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. The report describes methods, results, a discussion of key …

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Teaching About Juneteenth

This article entitled Teaching About Juneteenth provides helpful information about acknowledging the difficult history reflected by the holiday and empowering students to advocate for change.

Happy Juneteenth!

Happy Juneteenth to everyone. Here are some helpful links to share with others Juneteenth: Freedom at Last What to the Slave is the Fourth of July by Frederick Douglass

New Minnesota Mental Health Bill Signed into Law

Governor Tim Walz signed a $92.7 million dollar bill into law on June 2, 2022. The law, HF2725, allows hospitals to increase mental health bed capacity across the state and allocates a total of $92.7 million in funding for a variety of mental health initiatives. To learn more visit the Office of the Governor’s webpage …

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Somalis in Minnesota create new terms to define autism

Somalis in Minnesota are working together with a variety of others to help educate the Somali community about autism. Read the article “Slow-minded” becomes “unique mind”: Somalis in Minnesota create new terms to define autism and build acceptance” showing how family members, medical professionals, people with autism, and  community activists are working together to create …

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Pride Month Mental Health Resources from Families for Depression Awareness

Families for Depression Awareness provides a list of reputable LGBTQIA+ mental health resources including national, local, and education materials. Visit the linked webpage “Happy Pride Month! Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ People” for more information.

The Center on PBIS Provides Guidance to Support Schools During and After a Crisis

The Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) webpage entitled Supporting Schools During and After Crisis, provides resources to support students, families, and educators during and following a crisis through the use of a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). The page includes a downloadable guide: Returning to School During and After Crisis.

The National Council on Aging weighs in on improving care for LGBTQ older Americans

The National Council on Aging recognizes the need for improvements in senior centers as they serve older Americans who identify as LGBTQ. Read the article titled “How Can Senior Centers Better Support LGBTQ Older Adults?“. The article includes linked resources.