How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Brunswick 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.

Local Treatment

Treatment Center of Brunswick
912-262-0311
100 Cornerstone Drive
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, 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, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Methadone, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Housing services, Early intervention for HIV, Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing,
Treatment Center of Brunswick
912-262-0311
100 Cornerstone Drive
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, 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, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Methadone, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Housing services, Early intervention for HIV, Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing

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

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment

Gateway Behavioral Health Services
912-554-8500
600 Coastal Village Drive
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, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, 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, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing,
Gateway Behavioral Health Services
912-554-8500
600 Coastal Village Drive
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, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, 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, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Computerized treatment, Residential, Long-term residential

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Mid Coast/Parkview Health
Addiction Resource Center
207-373-6950
66 Baribeau Drive
Suites 9-10
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family 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, Naltrexone (oral), Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, 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, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, Interim services for clients, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Early intervention for HIV, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, Nicotine replacement therapy, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Relapse prevention from naltrxone, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder,
Mid Coast/Parkview Health
Addiction Resource Center
207-373-6950
66 Baribeau Drive
Suites 9-10
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family 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, Naltrexone (oral), Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, 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, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, Interim services for clients, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Early intervention for HIV, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, Nicotine replacement therapy, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Relapse prevention from naltrxone, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, General Hospital(including VA hospital), Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone, Outpatient detoxification

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Sarah A Thacher LADC LCSW
207-729-1313
 
10 Cumberland Street
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, 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, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Screening for tobacco use, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder,
Sarah A Thacher LADC LCSW
207-729-1313
10 Cumberland Street
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, 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, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Screening for tobacco use, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

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

Sweetser Affiliate
Roy Hibyan
207-576-6121
 
136 Maine Street
Suite 6
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples 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, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder,
Sweetser Affiliate
Roy Hibyan
207-576-6121
136 Maine Street
Suite 6
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples 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, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment

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

Sweetser Clinic
207-373-3000
329 Bath Road
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, Naltrexone (oral), Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder,
Sweetser Clinic
207-373-3000
329 Bath Road
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, Naltrexone (oral), Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Treatment for gambling disorder, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder, Treatment for internet use disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment, Computerized treatment

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

Gateway BHS Crisis Stabilization Unit
(912) 554-8454
3045 Scarlet Street
Brunswick, GA
Hotline
(912) 554-8454
Services Provided
Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Data Provided by:
Focus By The Sea
(912) 638-1999
2927 Demere Road
Saint Simons Island, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Data Provided by:
Gateway Behavioral Health Services
(912) 437-9300
1000 Commissioner Drive
Darien, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Residential beds for clients' children

Data Provided by:
Pathways Center
(706) 672-1118
756 Woodbury Highway
Greenville, GA
Hotline
(888) 338-9048
Services Provided
Substance abuse
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

Data Provided by:
Butts County Counseling Center
(770) 358-8326
463 Ernest Biles Drive
Jackson, GA
Hotline
(770) 358-5252
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Data Provided by:
Alpha Recovery Centers Inc
(912) 554-2025
10 Alpha Circle
Brunswick, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

Data Provided by:
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

Data Provided by:
Integrated Life Center Inc
(404) 377-5556
910 North Hairston Road
Stone Mountain, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

Data Provided by:
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
(706) 213-2048
50 Chesnut Street
Elberton, GA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

Data Provided by:
Community Mental Health Center
(478) 448-1040
621 Plaza Avenue
Eastman, GA
Hotline
(800) 868-5423
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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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