NAMI Connection LGBTQIA+ Support Group (Minneapolis, MN)

About This Group

The NAMI Connection LGBTQIA+ Support Group is a specialized peer-led group serving LGBTQIA+ community members living with mental illness in the Twin Cities area. Meeting at the Quatrefoil Library — a community library celebrating queer literature and culture — this group provides an affirming, intersectional space where participants can address mental health challenges within a supportive LGBTQ+ community context.

What to Expect

Bimonthly meetings provide a safe space specifically designed for LGBTQIA+ individuals to discuss mental health challenges, share coping strategies, and support one another’s recovery. The group acknowledges the unique stressors that LGBTQ+ individuals face, including minority stress, discrimination, family rejection, and identity-related challenges that can compound mental health conditions. Facilitators are trained NAMI peers who understand both mental health recovery and LGBTQ+ experiences.

About NAMI Minnesota

This specialized group reflects NAMI Minnesota’s commitment to serving diverse communities with culturally responsive support. By creating identity-affirming spaces, they ensure that LGBTQIA+ community members have access to peer support where their full identity is welcomed and understood.

Meeting Details

Schedule: 2nd & 4th Saturday, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Format: In-person

Who This Group Is For

LGBTQIA+ individuals living with mental illness. All identities within the LGBTQ+ spectrum are welcomed and affirmed.

Contact Information

Phone: (651) 645-2948

Website: namimn.org

Additional Information

Cost: Free

Registration: No registration required; drop-in welcome

Confidentiality: All group discussions are kept strictly confidential

This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please contact NAMI Minnesota to confirm current schedules.