How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Punta Gorda FL

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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Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services LLC
941-979-5023
4678 Tamiami Trail
Suite 105
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 substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing,
Lifeworks Substance Abuse Services LLC
941-979-5023
4678 Tamiami Trail
Suite 105
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 substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Interim services for clients, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing

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

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

Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare
941-639-8300
1700 Education Avenue
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 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, Case management, Naltrexone (oral), Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing,
Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare
941-639-8300
1700 Education Avenue
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 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, Case management, Naltrexone (oral), Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Employment counseling or training, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Vivitrol® (injectable Naltrexone), Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Disulfiram(Antabuse®), Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment, Residential, Short-term residential, Residential detoxification

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

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Compass Center
941-639-5535
2208 Castilla Avenue
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, 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, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Do not treat opioid addiction, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use,
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc
Compass Center
941-639-5535
2208 Castilla Avenue
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, 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, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Do not treat opioid addiction, Employment counseling or training, Screening for tobacco use

Service Setting:Residential, Long-term residential

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

Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare
(941) 639-8300x226
1700 Education Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults

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Mission Unity Inc
(941) 286-1158
3512 Depew Circle
Port Charlotte, FL
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), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
Spanish

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Operation Par Inc
(239) 338-2300
535 Pine Island Road
Fort Myers, FL
Hotline
(888) 727-6398
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Spectrum Programs Inc
(954) 781-4405
450 East Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Phoenix Houses of Florida
(813) 881-1000
5501 West Waters Avenue
Tampa, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Creole, Spanish

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Harbor Counseling and Lighthouse
(941) 255-5900
3596 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Tri-County Counseling and Life
(941) 429-0804
3115 Bobcat Village Center Road
North Port, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program
(904) 542-3473x122
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient

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Phoenix Clinic
(305) 891-3439
13730 NW 6th Avenue
North Miami, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Naples Community Hospital Inc
(239) 436-5215
350 7th Street North
Naples, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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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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