resources
Local & National Support Groups
Moderation Management: support groups, online communities, advice and additional resources for those looking to reduce their alcohol consumption
Queers without Beers: Facebook group joining folks in the LGBTQ+ community who are looking to moderate their drinking or go completely alcohol-free
Queer Sober Social: virtual events & sober space for those who are LGBTQ+ identifying and sober, sober-curious, not currently drinking, or in recovery
Gay & Sober LA Meeting Guide: list of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon (for family members of those with history of alcohol use disorder) meetings in the Los Angeles area
Alcohol Disorder Use Support Group (Latinx Community): Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon support services provided in Spanish for Los Angeles residents
Local Rehabilitation Services
Rainbow Hill Sober Living Community: transitional living space for sober LGBTQ+-identifying men located in Echo Park
Hollywood & Vine Recovery Center: inpatient and outpatient services for those struggling with chronic alcoholism with a focus on addressing gaps in services for Black, Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities
Bienestar Nuevo Amanecer Group: five month comprehensive outpatient program for Spanish-speaking LGBTQ+ men
Westwind Recovery: outpatient treatment programs, sober living communities and specific meetings tailored to the LGBTQ+ community
SMART (Self-Management & Recovery Training) Recovery: free virtual mutual support meetings, guided exercises, and resources for a self-guided recovery program
Breast/Chest Cancer Screening
EWC: Provides free breast (and cervical) cancer screening and diagnostic services to California’s underserved patients. Eligible individuals must reside in the state of California, self-report an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and be uninsured or under-insured.
Family Pact: Family PACT patients are eligible for routine breast cancer screening between the ages of 40-55, including an annual screening mammogram.
LA County Dept. of Health Services: Uninsured or under-insured patients can receive low- or no-cost screening, diagnostic and treatment services.
Drink Tracking Apps
DrinkControl: an alcohol consumption "diary" that allows you to track sober/dry days, see a calendar of your drinking history, and provides education on safe alcohol consumption
Drink Coach: supports those looking to lower their alcohol consumption by sharing progress with others, setting up reminders and meetings with a DrinkCoach anytime you need
Less: designed for those who want to lower their alcohol consumption but aren't completely sober, track your consumption stats, drink free days and get tips for reducing consumption
Blogs, Videos, Podcasts & More
The Mindful Drinking Blog: blog with alcohol use information, mocktail recipes, tips for reducing drinking and how to socialize in alcohol-centered space
SMART Recovery Podcast: tips & guidance for those looking for a self-empowerment model in recovery from addiction
30 Days Without Drinking: check out this video to learn about the benefits of not drinking for 30 days
Gray Area Drinking: Ted Talk with Jolene Park, who was never on either extreme of drinking, who discusses her journey with alcohol consumption
This campaign is brought to you by the Latinx Task Force of Los Angeles, with generous support from a City of Hope© Healthy Living Grant, UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity Community Seed Grant and a Breast Cancer Care & Research Fund Micro Grant.