Network Members
Network Members have made a formal commitment to TYSN and its mission to promote racial, social, and economic justice for trans youth. For more information on what it means to be a Network Member and how you or your organization can become one, Click Here.
Minneapolis
The Bridge for Youth www.bridgeforyouth.org
is the premier resource for youth and families in crisis. We ensure a continuum of care to provide shelter and support, to reunite families whenever possible, and when it is not, to build independent living skills in young people.
Contact: Nikki Beasley [Program Director]
612.377.8800, n.beasley@bridgeforyouth.org
Sexual Violence Center www.sexualviolencecenter.org eradicates sexual violence and abuse by challenging the systems and individuals that promote privilege, oppression and domination, educating those that will join us as advocates and catalysts for change, and supporting those who have been victimized, empowering them to not only survive but thrive, finding power and movement in our collective voices.
Contact: Jude Foster [Hennepin County Systems Change Program Manager]
612.871.5100 x15, jfoster@sexualviolencenter.org
The Link www.thelinkmn.org is an experienced youth service organization serving the community through advocacy, housing, education, and intervention services.
Contact: Annie Wells [Program Manager]
612.287.1672, awells@thelinkmn.org
Avenues for Youth www.avenuesforyouth.org mission is to provide emergency shelter, short term housing and support services for homeless youth in a safe and nurturing environment. Through such service, Avenues seeks to help youth achieve their personal goals and find a positive transition into young adulthood.
Contact: Caroline Doescher [Case Manager]
218.791.8598, caroline@avenuesforyouth.org
YouthLink www.youthlinkmn.org creates meaningful and healthy relationships with youth and the community so that doors of opportunity are opened to a future of empowerment and self-sufficiency, and connectedness.
Contact: Anne Kent [Case Manager]
320.333.8813, kent@youthlinkmn.org
and Marney Thomas [Program Services and Drop-In Coordinator]
612.787.6033, thomas@youthlinkmn.org
The Minnesota Transgender Health Coalition www.mntranshealth.org is committed to improving health care access and the quality of health care received by trans and gender non-conforming people through education, resources, and advocacy.
Contact: Roxanne Anderson [Interim Executive Director]
352.584.9907, mntranseducator@gmail.com
RARE Productions www.rareproductionsmpls.com is an arts and entertainment media production company. They promote, produce, and co-create opportunities and events utilizing innovative artistic methods and strategies.
Contact: Roxanne Anderson [Co-Director]
352.584.9907, mntranseducator@gmail.com
RECLAIM! www.reclaim-lgbtyouth.org aims to increase access to mental health support so LGBT youth may reclaim their lives from oppression in all its forms.
Contact: Moe Norton-Westbrook
612.965.4754, mnortonwestbrook@gmail.com
OutFront www.outfront.org is making our state a place where LGBT Minnesotans have the freedom, power, and confidence to make the best choices for their own lives.
Contact: Michelle Fournier [Safe Schools and Youth Community Organizer]
612.822.0127 x.7653, mfournier@outfront.org
and Rebecca Waggoner [Anti-Violence Program Director]
612.822.0127 x.7656, rwaggoner@outfront.org
Rainbow Health Initiative www.rainbowhealth.org advances the health and wellness of the LGBTQ communities through education, research, and advocacy.
Contact: Billy Navarro Jr.[Volunteer Program Coordinator]
612.590.1422, billy.navarro@rainbowhealth.org
Leah Entenmann is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, concentrating in Gender and Global Policy with a Human Rights minor. Her research interests include international queer human rights, power-based personal violence, and legal systems and services. Leah has worked with TYSN to create a Know Your Rights, Know Your Resources manual for trans youth in Minnesota, acts as Community Advocate for CeCe McDonald at the Legal Rights Center, and serves on the Board of Directors at the Sexual Violence Center.
Contact: 612.208.7209, ente0007@umn.edu
Saint Paul
Face to Face www.face2face.org
offers many services for young people ages 11 to 23. These include trans specific medical and mental health care and support services that are high-quality and affordable even without insurance. SafeZone, a drop-in center for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth, provides a safe place for trans youth to connect to housing, employment and education resources. Also, Face to Face Academy is a charter school designed for students who have not been successful in traditional school settings.
Contact: Megan Holm [In Home Therapist]
651.772.5555 x.575, holmm@face2face.org
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Face to Face completed thier first Evaluation on January 30th, 2012
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Family Tree Clinic www.familytreeclinic.org
cultivates a healthy community through comprehensive sexual health care and education.
Contact: Erin Wilkins [Program Director]
651.523.0171 x.230, ewilkins@familytreeclinic.org
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Family Tree Clinic completed thier first Evaluation on December 16th, 2011
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Ain Dah Yung www.adycenter.org
provides a healing place for American Indian youth and families to thrive in safety and wholeness.
Contact: Jason Smith [Residential Director]
651.227.4184 ext.14, jason.smith@aindahyung.com
and Angela Gauthier [Children and Families Director]
651.227.4184 ext. 12, angela.gauthier@aindahyung.com
Robbinsdale
Annex Teen Clinic www.annexteenclinic.org provides low cost, confidential,nonjudgmental sexuality-related health care for adolescents and young adults through age 23.
Contact: Brooke Stelzer [Director of Sexuality Education]
763.235.1984, brooke@annexteenclinic.org
Hopkins
West Suburban Teen Clinic www.wstcmn.org offers comprehensive, professional, and low-cost medical, mental health, and health education services to youth ages 12 to 23 in a nonjudgmental, relaxed, friendly atmosphere where young people can feel comfortable.
Contact: Cassie Clark [Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator]
952.767.0929, cassie@wstcmn.org
Bloomington
Cornerstone www.cornerstonemn.org prevents domestic abuse. They provide children and adults a continuum of services that builds sustainable self-reliance and revives the human spirit.
Contact: Amy Kondziolka [Children, Youth, and Families Program Manager]
952.884.0376, amyk@cornerstonemn.org
and Nicki Tate [Minnesota Day One Coordinator]
952-646-6523, NickiT@dayoneservices.org
Duluth
Life House www.lifehouseduluth.org goals are to help at-risk, homeless kids become healthy, positive adults. Their services provide youth ages 14-20 with access to hot meals, shelter, and programs that help kids succeed in housing, jobs, school, and health goals.
Contact: Jennie Backus [Youth Center Advocate Lead]
218.722.7431 x.17, Jennifer.Backus@life-house.org
