- 66 LGBTQ programs within 10 miles
- 160 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles
- 246 LGBTQ programs within 50 miles
- Queens County, New York · population 2,230,722
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Rehab programs closest to Queens
Saint Josephs Hospital Yonkers – Queens Opioid Treatment Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)New York Therapeutic Communities Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPTrauma-informedSamaritan Daytop Village Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDetoxQueens Village Committee for MH – JCAP Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentOutreach Outpatient Services (OOS) – Medically Supervised SA Prog
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentTrauma-informedRego Park Counseling LLC – Outpatient Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentElmhurst Hospital Center – Alcoholism Outpatient Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxAdvanced Human Services Inc – Med Sup Withdrawal Outpatient
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDetoxDual diagnosisBleuler CD Recovery Services – Outpatient Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisTrauma-informedNassau Alternative Advocacy Program OP – SA Treatment and Patient Advocacy
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDetoxOdyssey House Inc – Outpatient Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentExponents Inc – Outpatient Substance Use Trt Clinic
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 New York.
What the programs near Queens offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 11 accept private insurance, 11 offer trauma-related counseling, 12 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 8 offer a sliding fee scale, 12 offer telehealth, 2 provide inpatient or residential care, 6 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 9 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Queens
Counts of LGBTQ programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 160 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 26 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 4 |
| Detox services | 40 |
| Partial hospitalization (PHP) | 24 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 64 |
| Regular outpatient | 125 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 157 |
| Telehealth | 139 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Queens | LGBTQ Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Great Neck Plaza, NY | 5 miles | 25 |
| Great Neck, NY | 5 miles | 32 |
| Floral Park, NY | 5 miles | 20 |
| Kings Point, NY | 5 miles | 34 |
| Elmont, NY | 6 miles | 20 |
Being able to be yourself in treatment
Treatment works best when you can talk honestly about your life: your partner, your family, your gender, where and why you use. In a program that runs an LGBTQ group, those conversations are expected rather than awkward. Ask any program how staff are trained and how they handle names, pronouns and rooming.
See questions to ask an LGBTQ rehab before you commit.
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.
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 Queens how often its LGBTQ group meets and whether it is part of every client's schedule or optional.
Outpatient and IOP options near Queens
If you need to keep working or caring for family, outpatient care may fit. We list 134 programs within 25 miles of Queens 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 Queens
LGBTQ community support
The Center, a heart and home for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, offers substance use treatment along with recovery support groups and continuing care counseling after treatment. It also provides confidential, affirming mental health counseling and social support groups.
Local health department
The NYC Health Department, which serves all five boroughs, trains New Yorkers to respond to overdoses and gives free naloxone kits to people who complete a training. Residents can call 311 or use the Health Department naloxone page to find naloxone.
Drug and recovery court
The New York State court system lists Queens Felony Treatment Courts and a Queens Misdemeanor Treatment Court as drug treatment courts in Queens County.
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New York rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ rehab in Queens.
Who oversees treatment
New York's Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) certifies addiction treatment providers; a provider needs the OASAS Commissioner's approval before opening a facility or offering a new service.
Prescription monitoring
New York's prescription monitoring program is the PMP Registry (part of I-STOP, the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing), run by the Department of Health's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. It gives prescribers access to patients' dispensed controlled substance histories.
Insurance and cost
Federal parity rules generally require health plans that cover substance use treatment to cover it on terms comparable to other medical care. Your cost depends on your plan, deductible and the program's network status, so verify benefits first. Our insurance guides explain how major carriers handle rehab.
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Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Is there an LGBTQ rehab inside Queens?
We don't list one inside Queens itself, but the closest programs within driving distance are listed on this page.
More treatment options near Queens
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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?