The Center's Substance Use Recovery team from left to right: Dr. Lisa Donohue (Medical Director), Joe Disano (Director of Substance Use Treatment Clinic), Akiva Thalheim (Substance Use Treatment Counselor), Michelle Novie-Herman (Health Care Coordinator), Justin Shreeve-Moon (Substance use Treatment Counselor), Heather Chatman (Substance Use Prevention Counselor), Ryan Lind (Substance Use Treatment Counselor), Jeremy Simmons (Substance Use Treatment Counselor). Not pictured: Angela Arroyo (Youth Prevention Training Coordinator) and George Fesser (Mental Health Counselor).

The Center’s outpatient substance use treatment program is the only New York State licensed outpatient program specifically designed for LGBTQ+ people aged 13 and up. Your care comes from passionate and affirming professionals. Our recovery program features wrap-around care for couples, individuals, and families that is designed to help you live a healthier life. Clients receive an individualized treatment plan, weekly one-on-one counseling, and facilitated group support. Center Recovery accepts Medicaid and private insurance.

Upcoming Substance Use Groups at The Center

AA Women Together
Sep. 13 | 6–7 PM
This in-person closed discussion meets on Saturday every week from 6-7pm. Lesbian-focused, but all women are welcome.

Kaleidoscope–A TGNC Substance Use Support Group
Sep. 15 | 6–7 PM
This virtual group is for transgender, nonbinary and gender nonconforming people who are looking for support in reducing or eliminating their substance use.

Recovery Peer Support Meeting
Sep. 21 | 1–2 PM
This is an in-person recovery peer support meeting. Intake required.

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Back to School Fair
Thursday, Sep. 25 | 5–7 PM

LGBTQ+ youth and young adults aged 13–22 are invited to celebrate the back to school season at The Center. Join us for our annual Back to School Fair and meet new friends, discover information about our paid internship programs and healthcare services, and receive complimentary giveaways such as books, backpacks, school supplies, and much more.

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Charting the Path Forward: The Future of LGBTQ+ Youth Substance Use Prevention
Monday, Sep. 15 | 9AM–3PM

Join the Prevention, Resources, Information, Data, and Evaluation (PRIDE) Symposium and learn from prevention providers from across NYC as they share best practices, explore innovative interventions, and build stronger networks of support for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Keys to Success: Stephan Molchan
Tuesday, Sep. 30 | 4:30–6 PM

This month’s Keys to Success speaker is Stephen Molchan works to demystify tax laws and build financial systems that are more equitable and inclusive, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Food and MetroCards will be provided.

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Queer in Every Career: The LGBTQ+ Career Fair 2025 
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 10 AM—2 PM

This annual event is more than a job fair—it’s a space for LGBTQ+ job seekers to connect with affirming employers, sharpen professional skills, and explore new opportunities.

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Parenting Beyond the Binary
Starting Monday, Oct. 20 | 5:30–7 PM

Learn how to support your Transgender and/or Gender nonconforming child (13–18) as they navigate their identity. This 8-week in-person group provides an affirming and supportive space to understand your child's identity, navigate medical choices, and connect with other parents and families on similar journeys.

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