How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Millersburg OH

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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Anazao Community Partners
330-674-4608
212 North Washington Street
Suite 303
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, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Treatment for gambling disorder,
Anazao Community Partners
330-674-4608
212 North Washington Street
Suite 303
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, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Treatment for gambling disorder

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment, Computerized treatment

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

Your Human Resource Center
(330) 674-4608
186 West Jackson Street
Millersburg, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Village Network
(330) 264-3232
3011 Akron Road
Wooster, OH
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Substance abuse
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Liberty Center Connections Pathway
(330) 262-6903
104 Spink Street
Wooster, OH
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Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Firelands Counseling/Recovery Services
(419) 448-9440
76 Ashwood Road
Tiffin, OH
Hotline
(800) 826-1306
Services Provided
Substance abuse
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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Akron Urban Minority Alc/Drug Abuse
(330) 379-3467
665 West Market Street
Akron, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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(330) 264-8498
104 Spinks Street
Wooster, OH
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Substance abuse , Halfway house
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Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
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Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Your Human Resource Center
(330) 264-9597
2587 Back Orrville Road
Wooster, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Day Mont Behavioral Healthcare Inc
(937) 222-8111x355
1520 Germantown Street
Dayton, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French

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Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(216) 791-3800
10701 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH
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(216) 791-3800
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
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Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
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Women, Men

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Norcen Behavioral Health Systems
(513) 761-6222
7162 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Criminal justice clients
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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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