East Central Minnesota PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbian and Gays)
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.
MEETING NOTICE: We do not meet during the summer months of June, July, and August. Our first meeting for the new year will be September 15, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Common Ground, United Methodist Church, 404 Cypress Street N., Cambridge, MN 55008. We will then meet on the third Sunday of each month through May, 2025.
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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Informational Links
Here's a new resource:
Here is a great collection of LGBTQ+ community resources for students. It was provided by Megan who is a student at Anoka Ramsey Community College in Cambridge.
https://couponfollow.com/research/resources-guide-for-lgbtq-students
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/
