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Harm Reduction & Substance Use

Our mission is to help reduce the potential harm associated with substance use by offering connections to a variety of supportive services. Our approach is rooted in non-judgmental and supportive care, regardless of the client's goal. Whether your aim is to reduce or stop substance use, use more safely and reduce your risk of overdose, or learn more about your options, we're here to help.

Serenity: LGBTQ+ CHEMSEX support

Serenity offers a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking nonjudgmental chemsex and substance use support.

Serenity’s services include:

  • stimulant-specific substance use counseling
  • incentives for engaging in counseling
  • regular support group with snacks & refreshments
  • case management and referral navigation
  • counselor on-site at the Pride Center (Mondays)

Serenity peer support group meetings

Serenity’s chemsex peer support group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 5-7pm, at the Pride Center (278 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY). Refreshments are always available.

Community members are encouraged to connect, share struggles, celebrate victories, and share support with others with lived experience.

Come as you are – our team is always non-judgmental, and we use a harm reduction approach.

Above all, Serenity is dedicated to promoting acceptance, love, and equality for all members of the LGBTQ+ community who are using drugs, and to providing the tools and resources to help on your journey through recovery – whatever that looks like.

You do not need to be engaged in care at Evergreen Health to receive support through the Pride Center.

Support at Evergreen Health for People Who Use Drugs

As an affiliate of Evergreen Health, we offer linkage to the Harm Reduction Center for people who use drugs, as well as referrals to mental health and substance use counseling. Locations can be found in Buffalo or Jamestown.

The Harm Reduction Center can provide and connect you with:

  • Access to safer use supplies, including sterile syringes
  • Overdose prevention training (Narcan)
  • One-on-one support
  • Counseling
  • Detox and inpatient treatment
  • Medical care
  • Oher supportive services

Contact the Pride Center today at 716-852-7743 or reach out via email at recovery@pridecenterwny.org to learn more about our services and how we can support you on your journey to wellness.

Harm Reduction Supplies through Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH)

You can get free naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, and other harm reduction supplies from the Erie County Department of Health.

For more information on harm reduction, visit the National Harm Reduction Coalition.

LGBTQ+ Affirming AA Groups

Note: These groups are not affiliated with the Pride Center or Evergreen Health. For more information and additional groups, please visit buffaloaany.org.


Gay/Bi/Trans Men: Living Sober (Men Only)

When: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm

Where: Online


Wednesday Night Lights

When: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

Where: Nickel City Clubhouse, 371 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY


Friday Night Lights

When: Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm

Where: Evergreen Health, 206 South Elmwood, Buffalo, NY


Grace and Dignity (Women Only)

When: Saturdays, 6-7pm

Where: Unitarian Church, 695 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY


CMA Meetings

Note: These groups are not affiliated with the Pride Center or Evergreen Health. For more information and additional groups, please visit buffaloaany.org.


Crystal Clear Dual Diagnosis

When: Wednesdays and Fridays, 1-2pm

Where: Hybrid - online or in-person at Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, 31 Water St., Jamestown, NY Suite 7, Door 14

NA Meetings

Note: These groups are not affiliated with the Pride Center or Evergreen Health.

For more information on groups, please visit na.org.