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Pride Institute Admissions

Start Your Recovery Journey

The decision to seek treatment is a big step,
but you don’t have to do it alone.

AdmissionsChecking into treatment can be an emotional event. We’re here to help you understand the entire process of getting treatment at Pride Institute from admissions onward. Please reach out to us at 888.408.1625 or via our online form with any questions or concerns or for more information about the addiction treatment admissions process. We offer a range of LGBTQ-focused treatment options designed to help you overcome and heal from the cycle of addiction.

Starting the Admissions Process

Recovery starts with acknowledging that you have a problem and deciding that you are ready to get professional help. Once you have reached out to Pride Institute for help, a staff member will walk you through intake and insurance verification, and we will schedule your admission date.

Intake Assessment Call

A loved one, friend, or therapist may make a referral, but we must speak with the client directly to start the admissions process. The 20-minute intake assessment call helps us gather information about what kind of help you’ll need from Pride Institute. This information is strictly confidential, even if you choose another treatment center.

If you are in need of an interventionist, Pride Institute has relationships with both local and national trusted sources. Contact us for recommendations.

Checking Your Insurance Coverage and Discussing Payment Options

After your initial assessment, we’ll verify benefits with your insurance company. It can be verified in just a few hours. There are instances where an insurance company will request a face-to-face assessment with a member of our admissions department, which we’ll help set up. If you do not have health insurance, we can discuss other payment options.

Scheduling Your Admission

After the assessment is completed and insurance or payment has been secured, the next step is to call us to set up an admission/arrival time. Read our What to Bring page for more information about what to pack for residential treatment and what not to bring with you for your stay.

Arriving And Getting Settled

After some initial paperwork, we’ll check you into a room, introduce you to your roommates, and perform a routine search of your bags. The nurse will complete a health assessment with you, and within 72 hours, you will meet with a member of the mental health counseling staff. Unless excused by our staff, you will most likely be required to attend groups once the admission process is complete. If medical detox is required, it will be the first step of the treatment process.

The Benefits of Professional LGBTQ-Focused Treatment

One of the most effective ways to break the cycle of addiction or address serious mental health issues is with professional care and support from a treatment center. It is also very important that a member of the LGBTQ+ community seeking help find a program familiar with treating the issues affecting the community.

Some of the most significant benefits of seeking professional treatment that focuses specifically on LGBTQ+ issues include:

  • Validating and affirming 24/7 care and support
  • Unpleasant or dangerous withdrawal symptoms are monitored and managed medically to get you through the detox process as comfortably as possible
  • Individual therapy addresses and effectively treats the causes of addiction, such as trauma or co-occurring mental health disorders
  • Group therapy puts you in touch with peers in the LGBTQ community who understand what you’re going through because they’ve faced similar challenges
  • Access to educational resources and aftercare programs like peer support groups once you’ve left treatment ensures that you always have a lifeline if you need one

It’s not easy to admit you have a problem and seek professional help, but it’s one of the bravest and most important things you can possibly do for yourself. Reach out today to learn more.

Consider an Effective LGBTQ Treatment Program at Pride Institute

Pride Institute offers a range of treatment options specifically focused on the often unique and nuanced challenges faced by the LGBTQ community in regard to addiction and mental health treatment. Call 888.408.1625 or fill out our online form for more information, or speak to an admissions counselor if you are ready to enroll in a treatment program.