- 14 LGBTQ programs within 10 miles
- 17 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles
- 36 LGBTQ programs within 50 miles
- Cuyahoga County, Ohio · population 1,710,093
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Rehab programs closest to Cleveland
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas – Correction Planning Board
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPStella Maris – Gallagher Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPDrug treatmentTrauma-informedStella Maris – Madden Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPDrug treatmentCommunity Assessment and Trt Servs – Outpatient
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPDrug treatmentCleveland Treatment Center Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Community Action Against Addiction
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPDrug treatmentTrauma-informedCommunity Assessment and Trt Servs Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPDrug treatmentApplewood Centers Inc – Jones Campus
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisTrauma-informedHispanic UMADAOP/Casa Alma
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPTrauma-informedMPTS Casa ALMA/Casa MARIA
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPTrauma-informedSuperior Behavioral Health
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentCaritas Treatment and Wellness Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDetoxEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all LGBTQ programs in Ohio.
What the programs near Cleveland offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 7 accept private insurance, 12 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 5 offer a sliding fee scale, 10 offer telehealth, 4 provide inpatient or residential care, 7 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 6 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Cleveland
Counts of LGBTQ programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 17 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 4 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 1 |
| Detox services | 1 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 7 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 14 |
| Regular outpatient | 16 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 17 |
| Telehealth | 15 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Cleveland | LGBTQ Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn, OH | 5 miles | 12 |
| Garfield Heights, OH | 6 miles | 14 |
| Lakewood, OH | 6 miles | 10 |
| East Cleveland, OH | 6 miles | 14 |
| Cleveland Heights, OH | 6 miles | 14 |
Family, rejection and recovery
Many LGBTQ people carry experiences of family rejection or strained relationships into treatment. Research on LGBTQ young people has linked family rejection with higher rates of substance use and depression, while family acceptance is protective.
Good programs make room for chosen family and offer family sessions when they help. Our guide on family rejection and recovery covers this in more depth.
Care that includes transgender and nonbinary people
Transgender and nonbinary people often report being misgendered or treated poorly in health care settings, which can make treatment feel unsafe. Before you enroll, ask how the program handles names and pronouns, room assignments, bathrooms and continuing gender-affirming hormones.
Read our transgender rehab guide for more.
What LGBTQ rehab looks like
Expect a mix of individual counseling, group therapy and skills work such as cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention. In an LGBTQ group, topics often include coming out, minority stress, dating and social life in recovery, and rebuilding support.
Ask each program near Cleveland how often its LGBTQ group meets and whether it is part of every client's schedule or optional.
Outpatient and IOP options near Cleveland
If you need to keep working or caring for family, outpatient care may fit. We list 17 programs within 25 miles of Cleveland that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Intensive outpatient programs usually meet several days a week, and partial hospitalization runs most of the day while you sleep at home. See LGBTQ IOP and day programs.
Local resources in Cleveland
Local health department
The Cuyahoga County Board of Health produces the county's drug overdose epidemiologic profile with local partners under a CDC Overdose Data to Action grant.
Ohio rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ rehab in Cleveland.
Who oversees treatment
Ohio's Department of Behavioral Health (formerly the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services) licenses community addiction treatment providers, inspects them, and writes the licensing rules under state law.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Ohio's Good Samaritan law gives limited immunity from prosecution for minor drug possession and paraphernalia offenses to a person who seeks medical help for an overdose and to the person who overdosed, provided they get a treatment screening and referral.
Using your insurance
Before you call a program, have your insurance card ready and ask three things: is the program in network, does this level of care need prior authorization, and what will you owe after the deductible. Our insurance guides walk through major carriers.
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Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
How long does rehab last?
It depends on the level of care and your progress. Residential programs commonly run several weeks, and outpatient care often continues for months.
What does it mean that a program reports an LGBTQ program?
Each listed facility told SAMHSA's national treatment survey that it offers a program or group specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer clients. It's self-reported, so ask the program how the group works and how often it meets.
Can I bring my partner or chosen family into treatment?
Many programs offer family sessions and let you define who counts as family. Ask at intake whether partners and chosen family can take part.
Do LGBTQ rehabs only accept LGBTQ clients?
Usually not. Most programs on this page serve everyone and run a dedicated group or track for LGBTQ clients.
More treatment options near Cleveland
Gay & Gay-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Addiction TreatmentLGBTQ-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Drug RehabLGBTQ Alcohol RehabLGBTQ DetoxLGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment
LGBTQ Rehab in nearby cities
Brooklyn, OHGarfield Heights, OHLakewood, OHEast Cleveland, OHCleveland Heights, OHSeven Hills, OHShaker Heights, OHParma, OHIndependence, OHParma Heights, OHAll of Ohio
Guides
- Why LGBTQ-Specific Addiction Treatment Matters | LGBTQ Rehab
- Questions to Ask an LGBTQ Rehab Before You Enroll
- Transgender Rehab: Finding Addiction Treatment That Respects Your Gender
- Minority Stress and Addiction: How Stigma Affects Substance Use
- Family Rejection, Chosen Family and Recovery
- LGBTQ-Friendly vs LGBTQ-Specific Rehab: What's the Difference?