LGBTQIA+ Affirming and Accepting Services

Programming Highlights

Caron is committed to providing services for LGBTQIA+ patients and their families. Our commitment encompasses:

Treating the whole person with openness and understanding, knowing that your gender identity and sexual orientation are integral to who you are
Ensuring cultural competency and providing ongoing training with our clinical team
Ensuring that our medical experts understand the LGBTQIA+ community’s unique medical concerns and needs
Coordinating care with local, knowledgeable community providers

Treatment Details

LGBTQIA+ Track at Caron's Pennsylvania Campus

Our treatment track supports individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and want to participate in the specific activities and groups throughout treatment in a safe and affirming environment, while establishing a new foundation and network for enjoying a future life in recovery.

Clinicians certified as LGBTQIA+ affirmative and informed by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
Trauma-informed treatment specifically designed for the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals.
The PRIDE Group for open conversation about joys, achievements, progress, needs, concerns, and struggles and a chance to enjoy company, camaraderie, and shared experiences.
Family and Relationship Group to address challenging dynamics in group members’ families of origin, as well as other important relationships
Life After Treatment Group to discuss coping skills, aftercare resources, managing relationships with those who are not in recovery, and self-advocacy, as well as other relevant topics
Spirituality Group to explore both positive and negative experiences with spirituality and the centering practices that can enhance our well-being
Family education for those you identify as your family of choice

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Services at Caron's Florida Campus

Caron's Florida campus offers safe space to examine the impact of shame, stigma, and heterosexism on your life and relationships, opening a way to healthy self-acceptance.

Our treatment and services include:

Therapy for patients to address sexually compulsive or sexually anorexic behaviors, high-risk behaviors, and shame-inducing behaviors (which may or may not be related to sexual identity and/or sexual orientation)
Family treatment that allows you and your family members to have direct, open, and honest dialogue that can lead to healthier and affirming relationships.
Access to meetings specific to the group(s) you identify with, such as transgender support and LGBTQIA+ 12-Step meetings
Events with community partners such as the PRIDE center in Fort Lauderdale, INSPIRE in West Palm Beach, and Lambda North in Delray Beach
Medical care planning through our relationships with medical professionals and endocrinologists with expertise in supporting transgender clients

Post-Treatment Support

Continuing care plans with LGBTQIA+-specific resources and recommendations for recovery when you return home
LGBTQIA+ retreats with current patients and alumni to relax and address recovery-related topics specific to the LGBTQIA+ community and sexual/gender identity (Pennsylvania)
Monthly PRIDE alumni group for support and connection (Pennsylvania)
LGBTQIA+ Breakthrough
Alumni support activities