Substance Abuse
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[edit] Organizations, Needle Exchange & AA Meetings
[edit] Organizations
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Contact the Helpline at : 800-327-5050 or 617-292-5065 TTY: 617-536-5872 or search database for programs
K-Street Facility Committee, Inc.
A Boston-based non-profit, consumer/peer-operated organization. Since our inception in 1991, we continue to be dedicated to providing a safe meeting space, known as “K-Street,” for members and friends of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community (GLBT) who are seeking recovery from addictions, abuse and/or discrimination.
The Triangle Program at Arbour-HRI Hospital in Brookline Programs for GLBT Individuals Partial hospitalization program that comprehensively responds to the complex mental health needs of gay and bisexual men and transgendered individuals who are dealing with trauma, addictions, or mental health issues.
Victory Programs Some of the Victory programs have had transgender training, call ahead to find which ones are open to transgender clients
Hope House, Boston 617-267-4673
Pride Institute Treatment Centers for LGBT
Boston Public Health Commission Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Services
Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals
Abuse and Mental Health Association's Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Suffering from an addiction. This website has a lot of great resources and treatment centers.
http://www.treatmentcenters.org
[edit] Needle Exchange
Cambridge Cares about Aids
Cambridge Needle Exchange
17 Sellers Street, (in Central Square), Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 599-0246
Drop-In Hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
10 AM - 6 PM
Tuesdays
12 - 6 PM
Boston Needle Exchange- website lists locations. Boston’s needle exchange program, run by AHOPE. Note: If the van is not at the scheduled site, look for needle exchange program staff on foot, or call toll-free (1-800-383-2437) for information about other exchanges. Contact: Adam Butler (617) 534-3963
Northampton Needle exchange program
Tapestry Health Systems, 16 Center Street, 4th floor, Northampton.
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Needle Exchange: (413) 586-0310
Provincetown Needle exchange
run by AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod
Phone: (508) 487-8311 or toll free 1-866- NO TO HIV
Hours of Operation: Tue, Wed & Fri 10 am - 6 pm, Thur & Sat Noon - 8 pm
336 Commercial Street, Suite 10, Provincetown, MA
[edit] AA Meetings
K-Street Thursday Night AA meeting for Bisexual and Transgender people: Every Thursday, 6-7pm
Alcoholic Recovery in the Gay & Lesbian Community Provides listings for GLBT AA meetings
