SUPPORT GROUPS

Updated November 12, 2025

This page contains information on local support groups (including for allies), youth groups (including for families), community groups, business groups, and national support groups.

Local Support Groups

Trans Northland Support Group

We offer a virtual option to join as well. To get zoom info, please get in touch at info@transnorthland.org.

Transgender Psychotherapy Group

UPDATE 9/2025: the Psychotherapy Group for Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals is moving as Dr. Tara L. Richter has opened her own private practice, Richter Scale Psychological Services.

The group will continue to take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 5-6 PM. Starting October 9th, the location will change (contact tara@richterpsych.com for the new location). Prior registration for the group is still required (tara@richterpsych.com).

Friends, Family, and Allies of Trans Northland

Northland Allies

A group for aspiring allies in the Northland. For more info, contact Jan Ashmore (she/her) at jashmore@northlandallies.org.

A supportive space for friends, family members, and allies of transgender and gender expansive folks.

Our allies meet virtually on the 1st Thursday of every month.

To attend, please get in touch with facilitator Kathy Hermes (she/they) at 218-491-3543.

Youth Groups

Duluth GSA Group

These meetings provide a safe space for Duluth LGBTQ+ middle and high school students to attend. Guardians and school staff are also welcome to attend. For location information, please email jodibroadwell@gmail.com.

Together for Youth

An inclusive, supportive and welcoming group for LGBTQ youth in Duluth, MN who are 13+. This program is through Lutheran Social Services (LSS).

Trans Youth Equality Foundation

Youth support groups [via zoom] open to all trans and non binary youth across the country and world. Ages 12-16.

Transforming Families MN

An inclusive and safe space for families with transgender and questioning youth in Minneapolis/St. Paul.

TrevorSpace

A welcoming online social community for LGBTQ+ young people between the ages of 13-24 years old.

Community Groups

Commission QT (University of Minnesota Duluth)

Committed to supporting a safe, welcoming, and enriching climate for the UMD LGBTQIA2S+ community that encourages LGBTQIA2S+ students, faculty, and staff to thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally at the University. We strive to accomplish this through community building, education, advocacy, collaboration, outreach and support.

Duluth Queer Outdoor Club

Inviting queer folks to explore & take up space in the great outdoors, together.

LGBTQIA2S+ Duluth / Superior

Looking for LGBTQIA2S+ friends, events, hangout nights, trips, or etc.? This Facebook group is for you.

Queer and Allied Student Union (University of Minnesota Duluth)

The mission of the Queer and Allied Student Union (QASU) is to celebrate the diversity and culture of the queer community, engage socially and recreationally to create a sense of belonging among members, educate ourselves and the campus community on issues pertinent to the lives of queer students, empower queer individuals and organizations, and advocate for inclusion, equality, and social justice, of all persons.

Twin Ports LGBT+ Discord

Get to know other LGBT+ folks in the Twin Ports and build community! (Requires a Discord account.)

Business Groups

Quorum (Minnesota)

Quorum is Minnesota's award winning LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce. We are an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ and LGBT-allied businesses, corporations, nonprofits and professionals focused on building a strong business community in Minnesota. Quorum champions the business case for a fully inclusive business community as a conduit for economic development and is a leader in the continuum of change. With over 70+ networking, education and certification events, Quorum builds, connects and strengthens Minnesota's LGBTQ+ and Allied business community.

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce (Wisconsin)

The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce works to create a fully inclusive state by promoting economic growth and opportunities among LGBT owned and allied businesses, corporations, and professionals in Wisconsin. Representing its members, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce serves as the business advocate and the link between business and government in an effort to promote equality and fairness for all.