In this episode of Queering Community Health, we're talking about how to advocate for yourself and your needs when finding a therapist and we introduce you to a great resource for when you need to find a doctor who is inclusive of LGBTQ+ health and identities. Join this week's host Azul (they/them) to hear a therapist at Reclaim help explain the process of finding a therapist and building your therapeutic relationship. Keep listening to hear about an exciting project aiming to create a directory of LGBTQ+ competent providers in Minnesota.  GUESTS ON THIS PODCAST: Dylan Gray (they/them), Project CLEAR Therapist at Reclaim Dylan Flunker (he/him), Research and Policy Manager at Rainbow Health You can find a full transcript of this episode on our episode web page. TIPS FOR VISITING THE DOCTOR AND SELF-ADVOCACY: The Doctor's Office Isn't Always a Safe Space For LGBTQ People. This Advice  Could Save a Life" by Jasmine Gomez Visiting a Care Provider MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Aakoma - a resource for BIPOC teenagers and their parents to talk about mental health Asians For Mental Health - Asians  for Mental Health was created to help Asians feel seen, heard, and empowered in their journeys towards better mental health. BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health)- a collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities. Inclusive Therapists - We celebrate all identities and abilities in all bodies. All people deserve equal access to quality mental healthcare. Therapy for Queer People of Color - Therapy for Queer People of Color (QPoC) is a mental health network and group therapy practice based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our goal is to increase access to quality and inclusive mental healthcare for queer and trans folks of color through empowerment & education. Native Son - NATIVE SON harnesses the collective power of Black gay men with the goal of ensuring that our voices, visibility, and lived experiences are elevated in all of the communities in which we exist and never again disregarded. Rainbow Health Therapy and Counseling - Rainbow Health offers mental, chemical, and sexual health services for LGBTQ+ people, people living with HIV, and folks from communities that historically and currently face barriers to behavioral health support. We offer individual, group, couple, and family therapy. We offer in-person sessions and teletherapy options. For appointments call 612-373-9160 or email us at [email protected]. Reclaim - provides financially and culturally accessible care to queer and trans youth and their families in the Twin Cities

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