How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Blackwood 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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Recovery at the Crossroads LLC
609-645-2500
509 Route 168
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, 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, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Domestic violence services - family or partner,
Recovery at the Crossroads LLC
609-645-2500
509 Route 168
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, 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, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Domestic violence services - family or partner

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance

Maryville Inc
856-863-3913 x7
129 Johnson Road
Suite 7
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, 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, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Early intervention for HIV, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Relapse prevention from naltrxone, Treatment for gambling disorder,
Maryville Inc
856-863-3913 x7
129 Johnson Road
Suite 7
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, 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, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Early intervention for HIV, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Relapse prevention from naltrxone, Treatment for gambling disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Strategies For Families
(856) 979-3086
4551 Route 42
Turnersville, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Women of Hope Resource Center Inc
(856) 435-7000
717 A. Erial Road
Pine Hill, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Message of Hope
(856) 435-1023
7 Somerdale Square
Somerdale, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Maryville Inc
(856) 863-3913
707 North Main Street
Glassboro, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Center for Family Services
(856) 428-5688
108 Somerdale Road
Voorhees, NJ
Hotline
(800) 258-2333
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Kennedy Memorial Hospital
(856) 582-1419
454 Hurffville Cross Keys Road
Sewell, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Wounded Healer Inc
(856) 582-0001
8 North Broadway
Pitman, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Rowan Universtiy Center for
(856) 863-2175
Alvin Shpeen Hall
Glassboro, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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SODAT of New Jersey Inc
(888) 792-4383
124 North Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Center for Family Servs and Recovery
(856) 428-5688x111
108 Somerdale Road
Voorhees, NJ
Hotline
(800) 238-2333
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Russian, 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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