SUMMARY
This article presents a psychoeducational group model used at Pride Institute, a gay and lesbian affirmative inpatient chemical dependency treatment program. While psychoeducational groups have long been a central component of chemical dependency treatment, gay men and lesbians have extensive treatment needs and these needs may be addressed most effectively in psychoeducational groups that are unique and specific. This model is presented to (1) identify the special needs of chemically dependent gay men and lesbians, (2) raise awareness among treatment providers, (3) apply to other populations that have been marginalized and victimized by majority culture, and (4) be adapted for use by other agencies and treatment programs.
