Lesbian and Gay Community Services Ctr

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208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA

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Since 1983 The Center has been supporting, fostering and celebrating the LGBT community of New York City. Find more information on us and our work in About The Center.

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Your contributions make our work possible! Thank you for being our partner in serving and supporting the LGBT community.

We are constantly inspired by the passion, creativity and pride of the LGBT community. Find out more about both our rich history and vibrant presence in Arts & Culture.

Our community faces numerous health disparities, including higher rates of drug and alcohol use. The Center remains committed to addressing these challenges by providing you and your loved ones with LGBT-specific recovery services and support.

As the needs of our community evolve, we work to make sure that you have the support, services and resources needed to enhance and maintain your quality of life.

For as many ways as you can define family, The Center is here to provide support. From relationships to parenthood, we can guide and connect you throughout your journey.

Whether you are exploring coming out, looking to connect with other LGBTQ young people or want to take advantage of opportunities to prepare for your future, The Center provides services and programs specifically for LGBTQ young people.

The Center's annual events are a time for celebration, joy, pride and connection. Your attendance and support helps make our work possible and furthers the connection that you have with the community.

Find the ideal event and meeting space at The Center! We offer a range of rooms, and with the support of our Meeting & Conference Services team you'll be sure to find the space to meet your event needs.

Our Resource Center is a comprehensive guide connecting you to a wide range of personal resources and professional opportunities.

From LGBT-friendly hotels, bookstores and attractions to anonymous HIV testing sites, find out more about what NYC has to offer you.

From insurance enrollment to program-specific resource areas such as Recovery, Wellness, Family and Youth, find a compilation of LGBT-focused organizations and opportunities to connect.

For professionals looking for internship opportunities with The Center to those looking to further their understanding of the LGBT community, find resources designed to enhance your professional experience.

See all events happening at The Center today!

Where everyone is celebrated for who they are. The Center is the heart and home of NYC's LGBT community, providing programs for health, wellness and community connection.

As the foundation for connection, The Center is where we celebrate the invaluable contributions the LGBT community has made to arts and culture throughout history.

We provide the only outpatient substance use treatment program specifically for the LGBT community and licensed by the NY State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment.

From mental health to physical health, HIV and AIDS prevention and support to gender identity, The Center is here to help you enhance your quality of life, and to support you in addressing life’s challenges.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your connection to each other or explore starting a family, you’ll find services and programs created to support and guide you at The Center.

Here, you’ll always be among friends and supporters. For LGBTQ youth ages 13–21, we provide a safe environment where you can connect with others who share your experience—and prepare for your future!

Access a wide range of general, NYC and professional resources so that you can find the LGBT-specific support and service options you need to lead the happy, healthy, connected life you deserve.

The Center will observe the federal holiday on Monday, September 5. Offices and programs will be closed and the building will open at 5 p.m. for evening meetings.

Where everyone is celebrated for who they are. The Center is the heart and home of NYC's LGBT community, providing programs for health, wellness and community connection.

The Center is the cornerstone of our LGBT community in New York City. Each year, more than 400 community groups come here to meet and make connections, find support systems and to take advantage of our many resources. Want to know what The Center has for you? View Today’s Events to the left or visit our complete calendar to about upcoming events and community groups. See you at The Center!

This September 30, don't miss this opportunity to meet with dozens of major employers that value LGBT diversity in the workplace! Explore possibilities for your future while experiencing panels, workshops and networking opportunities.

Cycle for the Cause is an epic four day, 275 mile bike ride from Boston to New York. We are a community of thousands who are doing something big to end AIDS. Join us this September 15-18 for the experience of a lifetime.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the past year great at The Center. It's incredible to see all that we achieved, from renovating our home to celebrating marriage equality at NYC Pride. There is still a lot of work to do, and we hope you'll join us as we forge ahead with new programming, including services to tackle substance use among LGBT youth and the barriers to equality and employment that our transgender and gender nonconforming community members face.

The Center hosts more than 15,000 events and activities every year. View rooms, avail­ability, services and details on how to book for events and meetings at affordable prices.

Your generosity helps The Center provide vital programs and services to support our evolving LGBT community. Learn how you can support our work today!

Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Relapse prevention from naltrxone
  • Buprenorphine used in treatment
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Vivitrol (injectable Naltrexone)
  • Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone

Facility Type

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking not permitted

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or vivitrol
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Medicaid
  • State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emergency Mental Health Services

Payment Assistance Available

  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Language Services

  • Services for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Spanish

Special Programs/Groups Offered

  • Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
  • Adult women
  • Persons with HIV or AIDS
  • Persons who have experienced trauma
  • Persons who have experienced sexual abuse

Ancillary Services

  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • Family counseling offered
  • Marital/couples counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Brief intervention approach
  • Anger management
  • Martix Model
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Young adults
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Exclusive Services

  • Lesbian and Gay Community Services Ctr

    208 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

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