Founded in 1986 during the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Pride Institute has established itself as a pioneering treatment center dedicated exclusively to the LGBTQ+ community. Located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, this specialized facility offers residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs designed to address substance use disorders, sexual health issues including chemsex, and mental health conditions through an LGBTQ+-affirming lens. The treatment approach at Pride Institute is highly individualized, with each client working alongside a primary counselor to develop a personalized recovery plan. Treatment modalities include individual, couple, family, and group therapy sessions that thoughtfully address trauma, sexual health, and specific LGBTQ+ challenges. The center employs evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients build effective coping skills and achieve emotional regulation in support of lasting sobriety. What distinguishes Pride Institute is its culturally competent environment where clients find themselves surrounded by staff and peers who genuinely understand the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals. This inclusive atmosphere eliminates the barriers often encountered in conventional treatment settings, providing 24/7 support within a community that validates clients' identities and lived experiences. The main campus offers a serene setting with wooded surroundings and a creek, while their outpatient facility is situated in a progressive, artistic neighborhood. Being in the Twin Cities area, which boasts the fifth-largest LGBTQ+ community in the nation, clients have access to specialized sober housing, LGBTQ+-specific recovery meetings, and vibrant cultural resources. Pride Institute even arranges and covers travel costs to ensure treatment accessibility, supporting clients throughout their journey toward recovery and connecting them with an international alumnx network that continues to provide support long after treatment concludes.