A Safe Place for A Fresh Start
For 25 years PRIDE Institute has helped lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people fight their addictions in a safe and supportive environment based in Minnesota.
what makes PRIDE unique
Learn moreFounded in 1986, with over 14,000 graduates, PRIDE Institute is the nation’s first and leading provider of inpatient treatment programs and outpatient treatment programs devoted exclusively to treating the mental health and chemical dependency needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Studies suggest that up to 25% of the LGBT population have difficulty controlling their drug or alcohol use. When you are recovering from addiction or mental health issues, you already have enough to deal with, your sexuality shouldn’t be viewed as another one of your problems.
At PRIDE Institute, gay is understood; being LGBT is the norm not the exception. Our highly trained and skilled staff understands your issues and will help you live a happy, healthy life as a proud LGBT person.
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View allSAMHSA recently announced a new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders. The definition is the product of a year-long effort by SAMHSA and a wide range of partners in the behavioral health care community and other fields to develop a working definition of recovery that captures the essential, common experiences [...]
read moreHolidays can be an extremely stressful time of year. A lot of the stress is a result of added expectations from family and friends and LGBT individuals finding themselves in uncomfortable family situations. In order to maintain sobriety it is important to be prepared and proactive during this time of year. Below is a list [...]
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View all“Pride Institute allowed me to live and feel again. Gave me the tools to survive without alcohol. I am very thankful for all the professional help and concern that Pride gave me. I am not cured, just living sober day to day and sometimes hour to hour. I am okay with that, actually I am [...]
read more“When I checked myself into Pride Institute I was a sad, selfish, and unemotional person. The professional and caring staff at Pride, along with their effective and thorough program gave me the respite and introspection that I needed to get my life back on track and to end the cycle of self medication through alcohol. Pride [...]
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