Refuge Recovery

Substance Recovery · New York · Free

Buddhist-inspired addiction recovery program with LGBTQ+ welcoming meetings. Worth contacting for harm-reduction services that meet you where you are, not where AA thinks you should be. Sober social events (queer sober dance nights, hikes, brunches) are organized in most metros. Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) has the largest LGBTQ+-specific membership of any 12-step program in US metros. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

Contact & Details

Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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