Located in Fort Lauderdale Hospital, our program offers the following options:
- In the prestigious Las Olas/Collee Hammock neighborhood
- Psychiatric and Chemical Dependency Treatment
- In-Patient Detoxification, Psychiatric Stabilization & Hospitalization
- Intensive Out-Patient Program
- Aftercare Program
- Ability to interface with legal/court systems in fulfilling recommendations/orders
- Sober Living/Transitional Housing Referrals
- Treatment Opportunities Available Through Clinical Trials At Segal Institute
- Insurance and Medicare accepted
Our program specializes in chemical dependency treatment including Alcohol, Crystal Meth (methamphetamine), other Recreational and Prescribed drugs, as well as Mental Health issues such as Depression, Anxiety and Sex Addiction.
Approaching ten years of active treatment of the south Florida Community the PRIDE Institute at Fort Lauderdale Hospital has a demonstrated track record of success in dealing with addiction and psychiatric problems. Treatment is directed by the attending physician who works in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide a holistic approach with attention to the specifics related to the GLBT community.
Treatment is provided on a dedicated unit that strives to promote a feeling of safe secure inclusion. Many of our graduates continue to participate in the program by giving back through sharing their stories with newcomers. Many alumni serve as leaders in the local GLBT community. Former clients have served as Co Chair of Florida Roundup, started sober softball league, initiated first local Crystal Meth Anonymous meetings (CMA), assumed leadership roles in spiritual community and several have returned as employees of the PRIDE Institute.
In-Patient Treatment
Clients’ days are spent attending a variety of group therapy sessions, including Recovery Education, Relapse Prevention and GLBT Issues and Human Sexuality. Our program also includes special tracks dealing with Crystal Meth and Sex Addiction. Treatment is provided in a milieu that is highly affirmative to the community. The milieu operates on a 12-step cognitive therapy base and provides education on disease process and treatment interventions. In addition, the program offers didactic sessions on the history of the community, the effects of heterosexism and homophobia, issues related to HIV status and supportive resources within the community. Through the various group sessions, clients will gain new insights and skills that support their recovery. When deemed appropriate, clients are taken off-site to local GLBT 12-step meeting and other community events.
Intensive Out-Patient Treatment
The Intensive Out-Patient program provides chemical dependency and mental health treatment. This is often an appropriate “step-down” program from our in-patient treatment, but is also appropriate for people who do not require the intensity of residential treatment. The program is based on the Matrix Model used for treatment of Crystal Meth addiction.
PRIDE has established linkage with Lambda South and Florida Roundup to ensure a smooth transition to ongoing community-based recovery, and offers opportunities for affirming spirituality in the recovery process.
At PRIDE Institute, Florida, clients at all levels of care include the following:
- Pet Therapy/Recreational Therapy
- Spiritual Counseling through LBGT-affirmative organizations such as MCC, Religious Science, Church of the Holy Spirit and Congregation Etz Chaim
- Partner & Family Therapy
Payment Options
PRIDE Institute, Florida accepts a variety of private insurances, self pay and Medicare. We also have the ability to provide case management for Ryan White funded agencies.
Our Admissions staff will gladly explore all of your options with you and/or your family. It is our goal to make treatment at PRIDE Institute as readily available to as many LGBT clients as we can.
If you or a loved one is suffering from chemical dependency or mental health issues, please CALL US TODAY for further information at 800-54-PRIDE
Map to our facility
PRIDE Institute, Florida is conveniently located just in the prestigious neighborhood of Las Olas/Collee Hammock of Fort Lauderdale. As seen below, we are easily accessible by freeway.
Fort Lauderdale Hospital
1601 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-463-4321
Fax: 954-764-5749
Driving directions and interactive map from Google.
Traveling to Ft. Lauderdale
For those traveling from out of town, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport (FLL), and can be reached by all major airlines. An average fare to Fort Lauderdale (depending on where you are traveling from) costs between $250-$400.
We will gladly provide transportation to and from the airport.
Out of town visitors
For those who wish to visit a client at PRIDE Institute, Fort Lauderdale hosts a wide variety of hotel chains, restaurants and shops. For detailed information, PLEASE CALL 800-54-PRIDE, we would be glad to suggest a hotel nearby.
About Ft. Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale/Wilton Manors Florida is a model of integration of GLBT and mainstream communities. While the area has a reputation as a “party” town, there is a parallel reputation of strong long-term sobriety. Entrenched in a service-oriented economy, opportunities abound for individuals reintegrating into healthy living.
Fort Lauderdale is a great place to be openly GLBT. Many out-of-state clients decide to make Fort Lauderdale their home after experiencing the extensive, warm, embracing community. The area is easily accessible through one of three international airports that are routinely served by both major and discount air carriers.
The area boast organizations with extensive histories: Gay Lesbian Community Center, Lambda South, Inc., Florida Roundup, MCC Sunshine Cathedral, Sunserve Social Services Inc., Care Resources, Sunshine Athletic Association, Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus and much, much more. These organizations are easily available to the newly sober, stabilized person to enhance their experience.
For further information about our program or general referral requests, CALL US TODAY at 800-54-PRIDE. We are here to help.
