Gay & Lesbian Resources

AA Meetings for Gay Beginners and Gay Visitors in New York City
Author's pick of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Manhattan that are
especially good for gay beginners (and visitors).

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Chanah's Healing Pages
One lesbian's recovery from self injury...also a page on being a lesbian in recovery.

Chicago Gay Meeting Schedule
In database format

Children of Chaos
For all of those who believe that they may be having a problem in regards to their use of drugs and alcohol (or, who like me, found drugs & alcohol "the solution" to the difficulty and pain and difficulty in life) this site is dedicated and maintained. Below you will find a collection of links directing you to some of the finest recovery the web has to offer!

Emerald City Roundup
Our purpose is to provide a safe haven for GLBT people whose foundations lie in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Al-Anon, and who share their respective experience, strength, and hope, united as one universal fellowship.

Gay AA Roundups
From the IAC

Gay & Lesbian Alcoholics

GayAlcoholics.com
GayAlcoholics.com is dedicated to providing recovery support information for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender alcoholics. Provides “Do I Need Help?” checklist as well as U.S. nationwide GLBT group meeting schedules, regional roundups, and treatment options.

Gaysober2
GaySober2 is a meeting place for lesbian and gay people in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction. If you are a recovering alcoholic and/or drug addict, you are very welcome here to share your experience, strength and hope with us so we can help each other to stay clean and sober.

Gay 12 Step Homepage
A 12 step based website for gays and lesbians in recovery with online chat and an open forum.

Gyrlz N Da Life
An online newsletter by lesbians of color providing event and topics of interest for ALL lesbians worldwide regardless of lifestyle and culture.

Not finding what you're looking for? Try a search on Google!

International Advisory Council
The International Advisory Council (IAC) serves the gay and lesbian members of A.A.. Our sole purpose for existing is to provide our experience, strength and hope to any arm of A.A. when called upon to do so, and to work in the spirit of UNITY and SERVICE with A.A. for the betterment of the gay and lesbian members, and A.A. as a whole. Our function is not that of a policy or decision-making board in matters affecting gay and lesbian members of A.A., nor is our function to isolate or separate ourselves from the mainstream of A.A..

Lambda Center, New Orleans
Providing a gay-friendly meeting place dedicated to resident 12-step groups (primarily Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon), Lambda Center is both a refuge for the gay person in recovery and a work of service to the wider community. All are welcome; there are no fees - all that is needed is a desire to recover.

Lesbian Friends in Recovery
Gay and Lesbian Friends in Recovery offer support for members of the GLBT community on the road of Recovery. Chat Rooms, Message Boards, members and non member areas available. Join us on Journey of Recovery and discover more than just a web community...

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Lisbethduck's safe place for addicts, members of the gay community, and all ducks
A safe place for those (addicts, members of the gay community, survivors) of us who have been shunned from their families or society.

Living Sober 2002
Living Sober is a Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous hosted
by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered members of Alcoholics Anonymous with Al-Anon participation.

NYC Gay & Lesbian Center 12 Step Meetings
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center provides a home for the birth, nurture and celebration of our organizations, institutions and culture; cares for our individuals and groups in need; educates the public and our community; and empowers our individuals and groups to achieve their fullest potential.

Pride Institute
If you're gay, lesbian or bi-sexual and dealing with an alcohol, drug or sexual dependency issue check out our helpful site.

Queer Recovery
Sites and resources specifically embracing gays, Lesbians, bisexual and transgendered folks.

Rainbow Alliance the LGBT Community at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The Rainbow Alliance at UWM is a confidential social/support group for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and otherwise Queer students on Colgate's campus. The group provides a social outlet, a place for members to meet others like themselves, and an avenue for members to organize around relevant political issues and events. Rainbow Alliance meets and plans events regularly (such as study night and informational meetings). Rainbow Alliance also is open to university faculty/staff as alumni, which serve as contacts and mentors for the students.

Rainbow Hope
This site was created so that we could share our experiences, grief, hopes, struggles and dreams. We wanted to create a space where women could be themselves without the fear of being judged because of sexual orientation issues. We hope that we can provide you with a safe place to finally be able to be completely yourself.

SoberDykes
We are women who have come together to offer support and help to women who are recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. We have all been down the path of recovery... sometimes more than once.. and we understand, as few can, the loneliness, the pain and, the challenges facing women who have had to wrestle with alcohol and drugs. We know that our path to recovery is often different than the path followed by our brothers in recovery, and we are here to aid and support our sisters in recovery. We hope that here, with other women in recovery, you will find a safe home.

Sobriety-1st
Sobriety-1st, is an email support group for LGBT struggling with addictions, Members post and each post is sent to all of the other members who share their experience, strength and hope. Each member can read every posting. While we all aren't online at the same time, chances are excellent if you need a quick response, you'll get one. It is important to remember though, we are not a replacement for your face to face meetings, we are like a daily vitamin or supplement you take in addition to eating a balanced diet.

The Triangle Club
The Triangle Club provides meeting space for 12-step groups and recovery activities for Gay and Lesbian people of the Washington Metropolitan area.

The Minnesota Recovery Page is a directory of resources for recovery from chemical addiction in Minnesota. The Minnesota Recovery Page is NOT an organization, nor is the Minnesota Recovery Page endorsed by or affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, or any other group. In an effort to be self-supporting, the Minnesota Recovery Page includes a limited amount of advertising. The MRP makes a small amount of money when you click on the links below and purchase an item.