Description
Gay & Sober's mission is simple – to provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober LGBTQ community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one’s sobriety.
The nonprofit organization was started because we found that crystal meth was impacting the community at an alarming scale. We realize that there is a direct correlation with drug use and HIV infection rates amongst gay and queer men and others in the LGBTQ+ community. We also determined that LGBTQ+ people were struggling with getting sober and staying sober from alcohol and drugs.
Our aim is to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to gather in-person and online for health & wellness, educational recovery programming, and fun social activities. In addition to that, our face to face in-person gatherings create community and connections with people that otherwise feel isolated. Particularly with individuals from remote places where there is not a large LGBTQ+ support community.
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Detailed Resource Information
Populations Prioritized
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
- Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria Present
Restrictions/Eligibility Criteria
- All Adults 18+, LGBTQ individuals trying to gain sobriety
Age Prioritized – Min
- 18
Age
- Youth (13-18)
- Adults (19-64)
- Seniors (65+)
Gender
- Two-Spirit
- Questioning
- Queer
- Genderqueer
- Genderfluid
- Gender Non-Conforming
- Cisgender Women
- Cisgender Men
- Non-Binary
- Transgender Men
- Transgender Women
Sexuality
- Asexual Spectrum
- Aromantic Spectrum
- Bisexual
- Pansexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Queer
- Questioning
- Two-Spirit
- Non-Monogamous / Polyamorous
Locations Served
Geographically Bound
- No
Location(s) Served Notes
- New York City and nationwide
Identity Affirming Vetting Policies
Queer-Owned/-Led
- Yes: Queer-Owned/-Led
- Yes: Queer People are in Leadership Positions
Trans-Owned/-Led
- Yes: Trans People are in Leadership Positions
- Yes: Trans-Owned/-Led
BIPOC/Black-Owned/-Led
- Yes: BIPOC are in Leadership Positions
Sexual Orientation-Affirming Policies
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Sexuality Diversity Among Clientele
- Curriculum or Content Includes LGBTQIA+ Perspectives
Gender Identity-Affirming Policies
- Service & Outreach Policies Promote Gender Diversity Among Clientele
- Curriculum or Content Includes Trans Perspectives
Other Accessibility Factors
Ways to Access Resource
- Virtual Option(s) Available
- Virtual Option(s) Not Available
Ways to Access Resource: Notes
- In-Person and Virtual Options available
Cost
- Free
Cost: Notes
- There is no cost for being a part of the support groups.
Accessible to Wheelchairs & Mobility Devices Notes
- In-person meetings will vary in accessibility.
Vaping Permitted
- Vaping not permitted
Cigarette Smoking Permitted
- Cigarette smoking not permitted
Alcohol Permitted
- Alcohol not permitted