A Safe Place for A Fresh Start
For over 25 years PRIDE Institute has offered hope and healing for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to fight their addictions in a safe and supportive environment.
what makes PRIDE unique
Learn moreFounded in 1986, with over 14,000 graduates, PRIDE Institute is the nation’s first and leading provider of residential 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. We can offer you hope to overcome your addiction and live the life you want.
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View allToday I was sitting at a coffeeshop perusing a magazine when I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation at the table next to me. The man on his cell phone was clearly trying to help out a friend. Statements like “I know you may not feel it right now but you are truly special and [...]
read moreSAMHSA 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 [...]
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View allToward the end of my active addiction, I had a momentary journey into reality and became aware of what my life had become. Each day was filled with complete and utter loneliness that would not subside under any condition. I had a full-time job in a large city, a place of my own, and could [...]
read more“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 [...]
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