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The Stonewall Project is a state-certified drug and alcohol treatment program providing harm reduction-based counseling that integrates substance use, mental health and HIV prevention and education. Substance use counseling through the Stonewall Project is available for gay, bi, trans men and other men who have sex with men who use crystal meth, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, alcohol and/or other drugs.

Everyone’s goals are welcome and can range from complete abstinence to controlled or safer use based on a desire to improve health, relationships or functioning in the world.

We welcome you wherever you’re at and do not require abstinence for you to receive services. Drop in to an individual or group counseling session to learn more about enrolling in our Stonewall program or call us at 415-487-3100.

Transforming Lives

Meet Gary, a Stonewall Project graduate, who describes how he explored his relationship with drugs and alcohol. This video also provides background information about the Stonewall Project.

The counseling is amazing. Being able to establish trust and relationships with them over the months has made me feel safe and supported.

Stonewall Project participant

FAQs

WHAT IS HARM REDUCTION?

Harm reduction is a way to “meet people where they’re at,” without requiring you to meet certain conditions in order to maintain your health. It’s safety, your way.

Harm reduction approaches to substance use are not strictly abstinence-oriented. Rather, they encourage individuals to examine the connections between their substance use or sexual health and their health and well-being, and to take steps toward any positive change.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation programs and services are based in harm reduction. Everyone is welcome, no matter what place they’re in, no matter how challenging their life is, no matter how sick they are. It’s a client-centered, person-centered approach.

DO I HAVE TO BE ABSTINENT OR SOBER TO ACCESS SERVICES?

Abstinence is not required. Your goals may vary across the harm reduction spectrum, and could include:

Controlled use
Safer use
Improving health, relationships or functioning while continuing to use
Reducing use

Everyone’s goals are welcome.

DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO ACCESS SERVICES?

You are not required to register to access some of our services. You can drop in to many groups that include book clubs, harm reduction education opportunities and wellness services. See the walk-in substance use support options.

The second option is to enroll in the structured program. Learn more about the structured program. In the meantime, attend as many walk-in services as you would like.

WHAT IS SUBOXONE?

Suboxone is one of the most effective treatment options available for people who would like to stop or reduce their use of heroin, fentanyl, or other opiates. It is available as a tablet or as a film that you put under your tongue or against your cheek, and is available with a prescription. One part of the medication works on the same receptors in the brain as opioids, which helps prevent cravings for opioids, while the second part of the medication lessens the potency of the drug on these receptors to prevent potential abuse.

If you’re interested in starting Suboxone, find out more about our services.

Our Services

Substance Use Treatment No-judgement counseling and treatment for people interested in changing their relationship to drugs & alcohol Substance Use Counseling No-judgement counseling for gay, bi and trans men interested in managing, reducing or stopping their use Walk-in Substance Use Support Free harm reduction and substance use counseling groups, lounges and services. Alcohol Use Support Groups and support for people thinking about making a change to their relationship with alcohol. Cocaine & Crack Use Support Harm reduction resources and safer use supplies for people who use stimulants. Meth Use Support Free services and support for people looking to change their relationship to meth, speed, etc. Opiate Use Support Overdose prevention, safer injection and other harm reduction resources Suboxone Suboxone opioid replacement therapy is for people wanting to stop or reduce use of heroin or other opiates.

Ways to Join

Walk-in Group Services

No paperwork, no intake and no waits. Check out our walk-in groups, book clubs, drop-in acupuncture, social spaces, and harm reduction info sessions.

Learn more about our Walk-In Program | Download the Walk-In Schedule

Walk-in Individual Counseling

Want to talk to a substance use counselor about how drugs and alcohol are working–or not working–in your life? If it’s time for a change, our substance use counseling services might be a fit for you.

Find out more about substance use counseling

Enrolled Program

Want structure, personalized counseling, and a “treatment plan”? Each week in our enrolled program, you’ll meet with your own counselor and participate in two groups of your choice. Manage your substance use, cut down or work towards abstinence – at your own pace! Come to a walk-in session with a counselor to learn more.

Enrolled members who are linked to an individual counselor can access additional specialized groups and services. Here’s an example of the enrolled program schedule.

Attend a walk-in session to learn more

Join PROP

The Positive Reinforcement Opportunity Project provides structure, community, counseling and financial incentives for people interested in reducing or quitting their use of crystal meth, cocaine or other stimulants.

Find out more about PROP

Cheers Queers

Want to talk to someone about your drinking? Take part in counseling sessions to talk about your alcohol use, and you’ll also be eligible to make up to $60 in gift cards.

Cheers Queers consists of three one-on-one counseling sessions that can help you make changes to your drinking or minimize the harm that can be caused by alcohol.

Find out more about Cheers Queers | Take the Cheers Queers Quiz