Creating Inclusive Recovery: Support for LGBTQ+
As we commemorate Pride Month, it's essential to recognize the importance of inclusivity in addiction recovery.
Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
In this episode of "Addiction: The Next Step," Laura Combs, the executive director at New Choices Recovery Center in Schenectady, joins us during Pride Month to discuss the importance of creating inclusive addiction services.
Laura shares the essential steps her team is taking to ensure LGBTQ+ clients feel recognized and respected, from using preferred names and pronouns to providing gender-neutral restrooms. Her insights highlight the importance of sensitivity and adaptability in fostering a supportive space for everyone.
Find out how New Choices Recovery Center is paving the way for more equitable addiction services and get inspired to implement these inclusive practices in your community or organization.
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We work with anyone who meets the requirements for our program, who is committed to their recovery... There are no exceptions to that, and if you're coming into our program, you need to be comfortable to live with whoever happens to be there, as long as they're being safe and working on their recovery.
New Choices Recovery Center Executive Director Laura Combs