How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Dearborn MI

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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Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services
Dearborn Office
313-317-2000
5111 Auto Club Drive
Suite 112
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Disulfiram(Antabuse®),
Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services
Dearborn Office
313-317-2000
5111 Auto Club Drive
Suite 112
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Disulfiram(Antabuse®)

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

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Access to recovery (ATR) voucher

Arab American and Chaldean Council
313-581-7287
 
13840 West Warren Avenue
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Do not use medication for opioid addiction, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder,
Arab American and Chaldean Council
313-581-7287
13840 West Warren Avenue
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Mental health services, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Do not use medication for opioid addiction, Domestic violence services - family or partner, Treatment for non-substance abuse addiction disorder

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

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

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services
(313) 317-2000
5111 Auto Club Drive
Dearborn, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Eastwood Clinics
(313) 583-0735
5111 Auto Club Drive
Dearborn, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Insight Recovery Center
(313) 730-8118
23400 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Apex Behavioral Health PLLC
(313) 271-8170
18181 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Arabic

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Vista Maria/Girls Care Program
(313) 271-3050x101
20651 West Warren Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Arab Community Center for
(313) 945-8380
6451 Schaefer Road
Dearborn, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Arabic

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Emmanuel House Inc
(313) 270-4099
18570 Fitzpatrick Court
Detroit, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Family Service Inc
(313) 274-5840
19855 West Outer Drive
Dearborn, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Catholic Social Services of
(313) 792-9286
20382 Van Born Road
Dearborn Heights, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Parkview Company
(313) 532-8015x154
25639 Ford Road
Dearborn Heights, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient

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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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