<p>Gavin got sober from drugs in his early 20’s before relapsing later on alcohol. He came to Pride from Atlanta, Georgia, having lived in several different places throughout the United States, because he wanted to be surrounded by other queer folks. He decided to stay in Minnesota post treatment because of the thriving LGBTQIA+ recovery community. Gavin has been sober since November, 2015.</p>

Gavin got sober from drugs in his early 20’s before relapsing later on alcohol. He came to Pride from Atlanta, Georgia, having lived in several different places throughout the United States, because he wanted to be surrounded by other queer folks. He decided to stay in Minnesota post treatment because of the thriving LGBTQIA+ recovery community. Gavin has been sober since November, 2015.

I came here because I was desperate for community

Pride Institute is a substance use disorder and addiction treatment program that was first opened in 1986 as a direct response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Pride exclusively serves members of the LGBTQ+ community who are 18 years of age or older in both residential and outpatient settings. This podcast is dedicated to the voices of our alumni who have successfully maintained their sobriety post-treatment. 

Co-hosts, Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller, interview different guests each week on topics specific to the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Theme music and editing are done by Evan Cepeda-Sox.

If you or someone you know needs help call us at 800-547-7433 or visit our website at pride-institute.com.

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Pride Institute is a substance use disorder and addiction treatment program that was first opened in 1986 as a direct response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Pride exclusively serves members of the LGBTQ+ community who are 18 years of age or older in both residential and outpatient settings. This podcast is dedicated to the voices of our alumni who have successfully maintained their sobriety post-treatment. Co-hosts, Kaylee Hoaby and Luke Miller, interview different guests each week on topics specific to the LGBTQ+ recovery community. Theme music and editing are done by Evan Cepeda-Sox. If you or someone you know needs help call us at 800-547-7433 or visit our website at pride-institute.com.

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I came here because I was desperate for community

I came here because I was desperate for community