- 18 LGBTQ programs within 10 miles
- 35 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles
- 61 LGBTQ programs within 50 miles
- Miami-Dade County, Florida · population 6,445,545
Talk with an independent helpline about LGBTQ programs near Miami, what your insurance covers and how soon you can start. Available 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Rehab programs closest to Miami
Camillus House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDual diagnosisResidential + men's programMiami Dade Community Services Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPDrug treatmentDual diagnosisCare Resource Comm Health Ctrs – DBA Care Resource
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisTrauma-informedBorinquen Behavioral Health Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentBetter Way of Miami Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialIOP / PHPDrug treatmentBanyan Health Systems – Chase Center/MH/SA Residential II
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxRegis House
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPJessie Trice Community Health Ctr – Reaves House/Womens Residential
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentEdgar Pena LMHC CAP and Associates – MB Outpatient Psychotherapy Treatment
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPTrauma-informedAvila Health Group
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPTrauma-informedWest Miami CMHC Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisTrauma-informedBorinquen Medical Centers – Flagami
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentEvery 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 Florida.
What the programs near Miami offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 9 accept private insurance, 11 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 9 offer a sliding fee scale, 11 offer telehealth, 4 provide inpatient or residential care, 11 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 11 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Miami
Counts of LGBTQ programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 35 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 7 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 1 |
| Detox services | 6 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 13 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 17 |
| Regular outpatient | 31 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 35 |
| Telehealth | 30 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Miami | LGBTQ Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville, FL | 3 miles | 20 |
| Gladeview, FL | 4 miles | 20 |
| Miami Beach, FL | 5 miles | 19 |
| West Little River, FL | 5 miles | 21 |
| Miami Springs, FL | 6 miles | 20 |
Why LGBTQ-specific care can matter
Research summarized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse finds that sexual and gender minority people report higher rates of substance use and substance use disorders than the general population. Researchers often explain the gap with minority stress: the extra, ongoing strain of stigma, discrimination and having to stay on guard.
A program with an LGBTQ group gives you a place to talk about those pressures with people who share them, instead of working around them.
Mental health and substance use together
Depression, anxiety and trauma often show up alongside substance use, and SAMHSA data show higher rates of mental illness among lesbian, gay and bisexual adults. Treating both at once usually works better than treating them separately.
If that sounds familiar, look at LGBTQ dual diagnosis treatment.
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 Miami how often its LGBTQ group meets and whether it is part of every client's schedule or optional.
Prefer to live at home during treatment?
We list 32 programs within 25 miles of Miami that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs let you attend treatment during the day or evening and go home afterward.
Local resources in Miami
LGBTQ community support
Pridelines is an LGBTQ+ community organization with centers in Miami, Miami Beach and Cutler Bay. It offers mental health counseling, support groups, case management and HIV/STI testing for the LGBTQ+ community in South Florida.
Local health department
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County provides naloxone at several of its health centers and points residents to the statewide CORE Network for addiction treatment. Its website also explains how to recognize and respond to an overdose.
Public behavioral health services
Miami-Dade County's Rehabilitative Services Division, working with Thriving Mind South Florida, offers residential and outpatient substance use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment and a diversion program for people referred by the criminal justice system. Adults start with a central intake evaluation.
Sources
Florida rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ rehab in Miami.
Public coverage for treatment
Florida Medicaid, run by the Agency for Health Care Administration, covers community behavioral health services that include substance use treatment services.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Section 893.21, Florida Statutes, protects people who seek help in good faith for an overdose, and the overdosing person, from arrest or prosecution for certain drug offenses when the evidence was found because help was sought.
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.
Free, confidential help finding LGBTQ programs near Miami. Independent helpline, 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
Is there an LGBTQ rehab inside Miami?
Yes. 11 programs in Miami itself are listed at the top of this page.
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.
Will my information stay private?
Federal rules (42 CFR Part 2) give substance use treatment records extra confidentiality protections beyond standard health privacy law. Ask any program how it handles your records and who can see them.
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.
More treatment options near Miami
Gay & Gay-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Addiction TreatmentLGBTQ-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Drug RehabLGBTQ Alcohol RehabLGBTQ DetoxLGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment
LGBTQ Rehab in nearby cities
Brownsville, FLGladeview, FLMiami Beach, FLWest Little River, FLMiami Springs, FLWest Miami, FLNorth Bay Village, FLPinewood, FLMiami Shores, FLCoral Terrace, FLAll of Florida
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?