Pride Institute - RTC

LGBTQ+ and Identity-Safe Care

Every aspect of care reflects an understanding of the cultural, emotional, and social challenges that can accompany recovery in the LGBTQ+ community. Clients participate in group and individual therapy within an environment that affirms gender identity and sexual orientation, helping them build self-acceptance and resilience. Dedicated groups such as TransWellness and specialized programming on sexual health provide opportunities to explore identity and recovery in a supportive, informed space.

Evidence-Based Addiction Care

The residential treatment program offers 24-hour care and structure to help clients focus on healing. Treatment plans are individualized and may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-related counseling, and relapse prevention. Clients meet regularly with licensed counselors to address substance use, co-occurring mental health conditions, and the social pressures that affect LGBTQ+ wellbeing. Step-down options provide flexibility for those transitioning back into daily life. Both levels of care use evidence-based approaches and can incorporate medications for addiction treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate.

Building Life Skill and A Community of Support

Clients engage in therapies that address trauma, grief, sexual health, and body image. Creative and experiential modalities such as expressive arts, equine-assisted activities, and meditation help clients process emotions in non-traditional ways. Life-skills workshops and case management support independent living and long-term stability. The alumnx program connects graduates through reunions, sober events, and mentorship, fostering a lasting network of LGBTQ+ peers who understand the challenges of recovery.

Tranquil Setting to Focus on Healing

The Eden Prairie campus is located on five wooded acres with a nearby creek, offering a private and peaceful environment for reflection and renewal. The facility features comfortable living spaces with televisions, group therapy rooms, and landscaped outdoor areas with benches and a firepit courtyard. The natural surroundings and quiet atmosphere allow clients to focus fully on recovery while feeling safe and supported.

Client Reviews

Pride Institute earns strong praise for its affirming, community-centered approach to LGBTQ+ recovery. Most reviewers describe caring staff, meaningful peer support, and life-changing outcomes, though some mention challenges with communication and administrative follow-through.

• Staff & Care Experience (85% positive): Reviewers consistently highlight compassionate, understanding staff who “go above and beyond” to support recovery. Techs and counselors receive special mention for their empathy and dedication. “The staff here care, even when we don’t make it easy.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many clients credit Pride with saving their lives, helping them achieve lasting sobriety, and rebuilding confidence as LGBTQ+ individuals. “Five years sober because of Pride.”
• Facility & Environment (75% positive): The setting is often described as welcoming and inclusive, fostering community and belonging over luxury. A few note that the environment can feel unorganized at times.
• Access & Process (60% positive): While admissions and scheduling are smooth for most, some clients report difficulty reaching staff or getting timely responses to paperwork and disability forms.
• Support & Community (95% positive): A recurring theme is deep connection and camaraderie among peers. Alumni often speak of a lasting “Pride family” and continued mutual support after discharge.