How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Blairsville GA

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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Avita Community Partners
Union County
706-745-5911
 
76 Hunt Martin Street
Suite A
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, 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, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, TB screening, Do not treat opioid addiction, Employment counseling or training, Housing services, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing,
Avita Community Partners
Union County
706-745-5911
76 Hunt Martin Street
Suite A
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, 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, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, TB screening, Do not treat opioid addiction, Employment counseling or training, Housing services, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

MedMark Treatment Centers
Blairsville
706-781-6987
20 Commerce Drive
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone,
MedMark Treatment Centers
Blairsville
706-781-6987
20 Commerce Drive
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone

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

MedMark Treatment Centers
Blairsville
724-459-4884
1984 U.S. Highway 22
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, 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, Self-help groups, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Methadone maintenance, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Early intervention for HIV, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing,
MedMark Treatment Centers
Blairsville
724-459-4884
1984 U.S. Highway 22
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, 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, Self-help groups, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Methadone maintenance, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Early intervention for HIV, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Appalachian Community Services
(828) 837-0071
330 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC
Hotline
(866) 464-9115
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Middle Flint Behavioral Healthcare
(229) 276-2367
1335 North 5th Street Extension
Cordele, GA
Hotline
(800) 342-7843
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Gateway Behavorial Health Services
(912) 264-2191
299 Episcopal Confrence Center Road
Waverly, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Dekalb Community Service Board
(404) 294-0499
450 Winn Way
Decatur, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Bradford Health Services
(706) 649-3075
860 Brookstone Center Parkway
Columbus, GA
Hotline
(706) 649-3075
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
German

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DeKalb Addiction Clinic
(404) 508-6430
455 Winn Way
Decatur, GA
Hotline
(404) 294-0499
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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New Start Drug Treatment Center
(404) 370-1508
30 Warren Street SE
Atlanta, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Medical College of Georgia
(706) 721-9604
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA
Services Provided
Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Seniors/older adults

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Willingway Hospital
(912) 764-6236
311 Jones Mill Road
Statesboro, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Ogeechee Behavioral Health Services
(706) 437-6863
629 Shadrack Street
Waynesboro, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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