LGBTQIA Resources

Welcoming all members of the LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic) community.

We believe that diversity within our college community and beyond enriches all of us and makes a positive impact on our culture. We want you to be successful at our college and in your career, and we offer many services to ensure you will be. Your success excites us. We are happy to serve you. You belong here.

Anoka Tech is committed to building BRIDGES: Belongingness, Restoration, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, Equity, Sustainability

Resources

Anoka Tech Counseling Services provides career, academic and personal counseling, including short-term support for sexual orientation and gender identity concerns.

Our counselors respect and affirm LGBTQIA students, are committed to student success and can offer recommendations and referrals for LGBTQIA-friendly mental health support services.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

National Suicide Prevention (Deaf Hotline): 1-800-799-4889

Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000

Eating Disorders Hotline: 1-630-577-1330

Exhale (After Abortion Hotline): 1-866-439-4253

LGBT National Talkline: 1-800-246-7743

National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929

RAINN: Rape and Sexual Assault Support: 1-800-656-4673

Trans Lifeline (Transgender Suicide Prevention): 1-877-565-8860

Trevor Project (LGBTQ Suicide Prevention): 1-866-488-7386

Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1

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Key Terms of Equity & Inclusion

Minnesota State Terms of Equity & Inclusion (pdf)  
Contact

Counseling Services
763-576-7860

Brandyn Woodard, VP of Equity & Inclusion
Brandyn.Woodard@anokaramsey.edu
763-433-1253

Venoreen Brown-Boatswain, Dir of Diversity & Multiculturalism
Venoreen.Browne-boatswain@anokatech.edu
763-422-6094

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Join us on November 19th from 2 to 4 pm to get help filling out your 2024-2025 FAFSA, completing entrance counseling, Master Promissory Note, exit counseling and more. One-on-one help will be available. Reserve your spot for the Financial Aid workshop today on our website.
The Turf and Golf Course Management degree program at Anoka Tech helps students develop the technical skills needed to maintain turfgrass environments and the management and organizational skills necessary to help successfully manage golf course events and employees. Learn more on our website, link in bio.
The Anoka Technical College Associate of Applied Science degree in Judicial Reporting is a program designed to get graduates working as soon as possible. Learn more on Nov. 12 about the Judicial Reporting/Captioning degree at a virtual information session and NCRA "A to Z Intro to Steno" class. Check out our website to learn more, link in bio.
The demand for highly skilled analysts in health care is increasing every year. Anoka Technical College's Health Data Analytics certificate is designed specifically to help graduates and working professionals in Health Information Management advance their careers in data analytics. Attend the virtual information session to learn more on November 19. Visit our website in our bio to learn more!
When Diana Sanchez moved to the US from Ecuador, she was looking for a college that would support her dream of becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant. "Anoka [Tech] opened the doors for me and gave me all the opportunities and facilities that I needed. They made me feel welcome the first time that I came here and helped me on my career path." Learn more about our Health Technology programs on our website in our bio.