- 4 LGBTQ programs within 10 miles
- 4 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles
- 13 LGBTQ programs within 50 miles
- Chatham County, Georgia · population 276,295
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Call 866-825-1171LGBTQ Rehab programs closest to Savannah
MedMark Treatment Centers – Savannah
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Gateway Behavioral Health Services – Behavioral Health Crisis Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxMalinda Graham and Associates
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedGateway Behavioral Health Services – Azalea Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisNew Life Center Commission on Alc and – Other Drug Abuse Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedRecovery Place Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDrug treatmentDarsey Black and Associates LLC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedMalinda Graham and Associates
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedNew Life Center Commission on Alc and – Other Drug Abuse Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedBeaufort County – Alcohol and Drug Abuse Department
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPDrug treatmentTrauma-informedPineland BHDD – Pineland SA Adolescent Program/Impact
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Dual diagnosisPineland BHDD – Womens Intensive Outpatient Servs
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)IOP / PHPDual diagnosisTrauma-informedEvery 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 Georgia.
What the programs near Savannah offer
Of the 12 listed programs shown here, 8 accept private insurance, 11 offer trauma-related counseling, 11 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 9 offer a sliding fee scale, 12 offer telehealth, 1 provide inpatient or residential care, 8 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 Savannah
Counts of LGBTQ programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 4 LGBTQ programs within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 1 |
| Hospital inpatient care | 1 |
| Detox services | 1 |
| Regular outpatient | 2 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 4 |
| Telehealth | 4 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Savannah | LGBTQ Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Garden City, GA | 4 miles | 4 |
| Georgetown, GA | 4 miles | 4 |
| Pooler, GA | 7 miles | 0 |
| Whitemarsh Island, GA | 10 miles | 4 |
| Skidaway Island, GA | 10 miles | 4 |
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.
Residential or outpatient?
Residential care makes sense when use is daily, when detox needs medical support, or when home isn't a safe or stable place to recover. Outpatient and intensive outpatient programs fit when you have a stable place to live and want to keep working.
Prefer to live at home during treatment?
We list 4 programs within 25 miles of Savannah 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 Savannah
Local health department
Public health services in Savannah come from the Chatham County Health Department, which is part of Georgia's Coastal Health District.
Georgia rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ rehab in Savannah.
Who oversees treatment
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) licenses Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs and Narcotic Treatment Programs, a duty that moved to it from the Department of Community Health. Its Office of Addictive Diseases also funds substance use treatment providers.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Georgia's 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty law (O.C.G.A. 16-13-5) protects a person who in good faith seeks medical help for an overdose, for themselves or someone else, from arrest and prosecution for certain minor drug possession offenses when the evidence comes solely from seeking help. It also covers some probation, parole and protective order violations tied to those offenses.
Paying for treatment
Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though coverage depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.
Free, confidential help finding LGBTQ programs near Savannah. Independent helpline, 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
Is there an LGBTQ rehab inside Savannah?
Yes. 4 programs in Savannah itself are listed at the top of this page.
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.
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 Savannah
Gay & Gay-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Addiction TreatmentLGBTQ-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Drug RehabLGBTQ Alcohol RehabLGBTQ DetoxLGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment
LGBTQ Rehab in nearby cities
Garden City, GAGeorgetown, GAPooler, GAWhitemarsh Island, GASkidaway Island, GAPort Wentworth, GARichmond Hill, GAWilmington Island, GARincon, GABluffton, SCAll of Georgia
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?