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LGBTQ+ rehab FAQ for Cleveland treatment and Miami sober living.
Admissions can feel like a lot to hold. These answers cover the questions people ask most often. If you still have questions, our team is ready to listen.
Before you begin
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Apply for LGBTQ+ addiction treatmentDoes Medicaid cover addiction treatment in Ohio?
Yes. For Cleveland treatment programs, B. Riley House accepts all Ohio Medicaid panels, works with extensive private insurance partnerships, and accepts VA benefits for veterans. Our team can verify coverage for free, quickly, and confidentially. Miami sober living is self-pay only at $800 per month or $200 per week.
What happens after I submit my application?
Someone from our intake team will follow up within 24 hours for a phone assessment. We will listen to what is bringing you in, talk through your goals and options, and help you understand the next step. You do not need to have every answer ready before you begin.
What is ASAM 3.5 residential treatment?
ASAM 3.5 is clinically managed, high-intensity residential drug treatment. At our Cleveland location, 45- and 60-day residential options are part of a full continuum that also includes PHP, IOP, mental-health support, psychotherapy, psychiatry, testing, and peer recovery meetings. Miami is sober living only and does not offer residential treatment, PHP, IOP, psychiatry, or testing.
Do you accept veterans?
Yes. Veterans are welcome to apply for Cleveland treatment, and our team can discuss VA benefits during intake. Miami sober living is self-pay only at $800 per month or $200 per week.
Do you provide HIV/AIDS and STI/STD testing, PrEP, or Doxy-PEP?
Yes. Cleveland provides confidential onsite HIV/AIDS and STI/STD testing, along with PrEP for HIV prevention and Doxy-PEP to help prevent bacterial STIs. These conversations are part of whole-person care and are handled without judgment. Miami is sober living only and does not offer testing.
Are your services LGBTQ+-affirming?
Yes. B. Riley House was created for LGBTQ+ people and allies. Care makes room for identity, self-acceptance, coming out, transgender-specific concerns, sexual health, trauma, and the social realities that shape recovery. You should not have to leave who you are at the door to ask for help.
Where are your Cleveland and Miami locations?
Our intake office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our Cleveland treatment location is at 2121 West 117th Street, Cleveland, OH 44111, and can be reached at (216) 417-4831. Our Miami location is at 5951 Northeast 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33137, and is an LGBTQ+-focused sober living residence only; call (786) 620-8008. Visit our contact page for maps and directions.
How much does sober living cost?
Miami sober living is self-pay only: $800 per month or $200 per week. Cleveland sober living is $500 per month. For Cleveland treatment programs, the intake team can answer coverage, payment, and planning questions—call (216) 417-4831.
Can family members or partners visit or participate?
Family and partners can be an important part of recovery. What participation looks like depends on the program, the person’s care plan, and privacy considerations. Ask the intake team or your care team about visit guidelines, family involvement, and the best way to support someone you love.
Do I need to be sober before applying?
No. You do not need to be sober or have everything figured out before you reach out. Applying starts a conversation about safety, your current needs, and which level of support may be appropriate. Be as honest as you can so the team can guide you well.
Is treatment confidential?
Your privacy matters to us. Coverage verification is confidential, and our team will explain what information is needed and how it is used. We will also talk through any consent needed before involving family, partners, or other supports in your care.
What if I do not have insurance?
Please still reach out. For Cleveland treatment programs, our intake team can explain coverage and payment options before you decide. Miami sober living is self-pay only at $800 per month or $200 per week, and the team is happy to explain the cost upfront.
What does the 90%+ retention statistic mean?
The 90%+ figure refers to the share of people who completed B. Riley House programming and remained connected to the program six months later. It is a description of past program retention, not a promise about an individual outcome. We share it alongside the reminder that each person’s recovery path is different.
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