How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Belmar NJ

Some LGBT individuals may use intoxicants to cope with shame and other negative feelings. Some LGBT individuals learn to devalue themselves and value only heterosexual persons instead. The negative effects of heterosexism include: Self-blame for the victimization one has suffered.

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Wall Youth Center and
Community Services
732-681-1375
1824 South M Street
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients,
Wall Youth Center and
Community Services
732-681-1375
1824 South M Street
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment

Wall Youth Center and
(732) 681-1375
1824 South M Street
Wall, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Serenity Now Counseling
(732) 539-2924
26 Evergreen Avenue
Neptune City, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Epiphany House
(732) 775-0720
300 4th Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Residential beds for clients' children

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Project Free Catholic Charities
(732) 897-7701x111
305 Bond Street
Asbury Park, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Addiction Specialists John Natale
(732) 778-0611
280 Norwood Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Frank Murano LCSW LCADC
(732) 530-0008
2130 Highway 35 Building A
Sea Girt, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Jersey Shore Medical Center
(732) 643-4400
1200 Jumping Brook Road
Neptune, NJ
Hotline
(732) 776-4555
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Monmouth County
(732) 502-5870
2405 Route 66
Ocean, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Counseling and Referral Services of
(732) 920-2700x20
270 Chambers Bridge Road
Brick, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Stevens Inc
(732) 525-1149
Corner Locust and Broadway
Long Branch, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
French, Portugese, Spanish

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How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse

How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse

When treating LGBT clients, it is helpful for providers to understand the effect of heterosexism on their LGBT clients. The role of heterosexism in the etiology of substance abuse is unclear. Heterosexism instills shame in LGBT individuals, causing them to internalize the homophobia that is directed toward them by society (Neisen, 1990, 1993). Some LGBT individuals may use intoxicants to cope with shame and other negative feelings. Some LGBT individuals learn to devalue themselves and value only heterosexual persons instead. The negative effects of heterosexism include the following:

• Self-blame for the victimization one has suffered

• A negative self-concept as a result of negative messages about homosexuality

• Anger directed inward resulting in destructive patterns such as substance abuse

• A victim mentality or feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness, and despair that interfere with leading a fulfilling life

• Self-victimization that may hinder emotional growth and development.

Recognizing that heterosexism is a type of victimization helps the counselor and client draw a parallel with recovery from other types of victimization, whether they are culturally or individually based. It is crucial that counselors and clients recognize that these effects result from prejudice and discrimination and are not a consequence of one’s sexuality. It is not surprising to find that many LGBT individuals in therapy repo...

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