SAMHSA National Helpline

Substance Recovery · California · Free

1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free 24/7 confidential treatment referral service for substance use and mental health. A starting point for sober-curious LGBTQ+ adults considering whether to cut back without a full crisis. Sliding-scale treatment programs accept Medicaid and Medicare for outpatient and intensive outpatient. LGBTQ+ adults have 2–4x higher rates of substance use disorder than straight peers — minority stress is the driver, not identity. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ California residents and the...

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