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Why Choose Us?
Reason One

If you are searching for a secure and supportive detox and rehab environment that is affirming of LGBTQIA+ individuals, we are here to provide that inclusive space for your recovery journey.

Reason Three

Pride Detox is a treatment center that prioritizes a trauma-informed approach.

Reason Five

Our focus is specifically on supporting LGBTQ individuals in their journey toward recovery from Meth addiction.

Reason Two

Experience a sense of safety and security in an LGBTQIA+ affirming city! 

Reason Four

We empathize with the distress caused by the external trauma of gender dysphoria and recognize its impact on individuals' well-being.

Reason Six

Our area of expertise lies in providing specialized substance use detox care for the transgender and queer community.

Our LGBTQ Affirming Staff

Donna Weinberger CEO Pride Detox Substance Use Detox & Residential Rehab for LGBTQ Community

Donna Weinberger
CEO / Founder, Pride Detox

Donna Weinberger
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CEO / Founder

Jaki Neering Pride Detox Program Director of LGBTQ inpatient substance use treatment

Jaki Neering, LCSW
Program Director, Pride Detox

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Program Director

George Lydon Utilization Review Pride Detox LGBTQ affirming care substance use treatment

George Lydon
Utilization Review, Pride Detox

George Lydon
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Utilization Review

Nadia LopezRabelo Admissions Pride Detox for LGBTQ substance use affirming care

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Peer Support, Pride Detox

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Our Happy Clients
Liam LGBTQ Rehab Testimonial Pride Detox

Best place I have ever been. They have helped me in ways I never thought possible. When I can't be there for my self they have me. I love them all

Liam

Missouri

The Staff was welcoming and kind. I felt at home and was in a safe space to work on my trauma and my recovery. They laid the ground work for me to achieve freedom from active addiction and overcome my deep rooted trauma. I highly recommend this facility to anyone seeking help!!!

Josh

New Jersey
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