As an LGBTQ+ person, it can be hard to find supportive, affirming healthcare. People in this community face unique barriers to treatment. Fortunately, as time goes on, more and more healthcare providers are starting to understand the needs of the LGBTQ+ population.
Pride Institute in Minnesota specializes in LGBTQ+ care. They strive to provide an inclusive and accepting environment. Pride Institute uses evidence-based therapies to address substance misuse, past trauma, sexual health, and mental health.
Additionally, Newport Academy’s All Genders program in Southern California offers highly structured residential care, with personalized treatment plans and identity-affirming care based on the specific issues patients face—whether that’s trauma, gaming or tech addiction, eating disorders, substance use, or other mental health challenges. This nurturing experience creates a space for compassion, trust, and camaraderie among residents.
These specialized centres are helping create a place where LGBTQ+ individuals can access the compassionate, affirming care they deserve—where their identity is celebrated, their experiences understood, and their well-being is the top priority.