Pride Counseling Services PLLC

03/27/2026

There’s been a lot of confusion circulating lately about where the medical community stands on gender-affirming care.

Earlier this year, reports suggested that the American Medical Association supported a statement from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons that diminished support for gender-affirming care.

That claim is not accurate.

The AMA has now clarified:
➡️ They did not endorse the ASPS statement
➡️ Their longstanding policy still recognizes gender-affirming care as medically necessary

This matters—because misinformation can create fear for families who are simply trying to care for their children with guidance from qualified medical professionals.

Link to an article with more info in the comments.

03/26/2026

TOMORROW; Join us for an afternoon of togetherness and inspiration as we celebrate the trans community of Minnesota on March 27 at the Minnesota State Capitol Building, 12-2! No RSVP needed–just show up and be seen 🏳️‍⚧️

03/24/2026

Come play Bingo with the Student Events Team, LGBT Center, SAGE, Drag Queens & Kings, and lots of fabulous prizes!

03/22/2026

🧡For the week of March 22, 2026, several local clinics have rapid therapy appointments open! 🧡

If you are not sure where or how to start, Horizon Homes can help! Give them a call at 877-399-3040 and they will walk through options with you.

What we can help with:

• Life is overwhelming
• Major life changes
• Unexpected loss
• Financial challenges
• Environmental strain (social/political environment)
• And more!

• Mending Roots (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee) - www.mending-roots-therapy.com

• Surdy Family Services (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee, Pro Bono) - www.surdyfamilyservices.com

• Pride Counseling Services - Interpretation Available! (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee, Pro Bono) - www.pridecounselingservices.com

If you or someone you care about needs support, please reach out directly to the individual clinic to schedule. Each organization will handle their own availability and appointment process.

This is a grassroots effort for our community to receive timely, compassionate care, and these openings are one way we’re working to make that possible. If your clinic is interested in joining our effort, please reach out.

If you need immediate support, 24 hours - 7 days per week, reach out to the South Central Crisis Center at 877-399-3040.

www.horizonhomes.org

03/20/2026

03/15/2026

💚For the week of March 15, 2026, several local clinics have crisis therapy appointments open, including:💚

• Mending Roots (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee) - www.mending-roots-therapy.com

• Surdy Family Services (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee, Pro Bono) - www.surdyfamilyservices.com

• Pride Counseling Services - Interpretation Available! (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee, Pro Bono) - www.pridecounselingservices.com

If you or someone you care about needs support, please reach out directly to the individual clinic to schedule. Each organization will handle their own availability and appointment process.

This is a grassroots effort for our community to receive timely, compassionate care, and these openings are one way we’re working to make that possible. If your clinic is interested in joining our effort, please reach out.

If you need immediate support, 24 hours - 7 days per week, reach out to the South Central Crisis Center at 877-399-3040.

www.horizonhomes.org

03/14/2026

Join us for Project Community Connect on Tuesday, April 21 from 1-4 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center's Grand Hall. This is a FREE community resource event. More than 80 service providers will be available to help. Find many resources all in one place, including: housing, employment, disability, food, legal and more.

Highlights include:
- Free lunch
- Free haircuts
- Hygiene/household items
- Government ID vouchers, while supplies last
- Free childcare (ages 6 months and up)
- Shoes available for purchase from the Shoe Bus ($3-$6), with a limited number of free shoe vouchers available
- Free transit rides to/from event by City of Mankato (tell the driver you are going to PCC)
- Interpreters available
- . . . and much more!

This event is made possible by sponsors, in-kind donors, volunteers and many other supporters.

03/10/2026

SCMN Pride will be attending the Minnesota Frost Pride game in April! 🏳️‍🌈🏒 Our group will be sitting in section 107 if you want to attend the game with us! 🏳️‍⚧️🥅

Tickets: thepwhl.com/en/teams/minnesota-frost/tickets/unity-promotional-theme-games
Or tune in for free: youtube.com//streams

03/10/2026

Owner of Pride Counseling Services, Jeni, will be sharing her personal story of how perimenopause almost ruined her life and how HRT saved her. If you’re at MSSA this week, consider checking it out!

03/09/2026

💙Crisis Therapy Appointments Available💙

For the week of March 8, 2026, several local clinics have crisis therapy appointments open, including:

• Mending Roots (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee) - www.mending-roots-therapy.com

• Surdy Family Services (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee, Pro Bono) - www.surdyfamilyservices.com

• Pride Counseling Services - Interpretation Available! (Insurance, Private Pay, Reduced Fee, Pro Bono) - www.pridecounselingservices.com

If you or someone you care about needs support, please reach out directly to the individual clinic to schedule. Each organization will handle their own availability and appointment process.

This is a grassroots effort for our community to receive timely, compassionate care, and these openings are one way we’re working to make that possible. If your clinic is interested in joining our effort, please reach out.

If you need immediate support, 24 hours - 7 days per week, reach out to the South Central Crisis Center at 877-399-3040.

www.horizonhomes.org

09/10/2025

Per The Trevor Project in 2024, "39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting su***de in the past year — including 46% of transgender and nonbinary young people. LGBTQ+ youth of color reported higher rates than White peers."

We're here to help.

Our LGBTQIA+-affirming therapists provide evidence-based treatment for all mental health conditions—with the added understanding of how your identity intersects with your healing journey.

Reach out today: www.pridecounselingservices.com