How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Yuba City CA

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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First Steps
530-822-7263
1251 East Onstott Road
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group 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, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Transportation assistance, Interim services for clients, Child care for clients children, HIV testing,
First Steps
530-822-7263
1251 East Onstott Road
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group 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, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Transportation assistance, Interim services for clients, Child care for clients children, HIV testing

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment

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

Sutter Yuba Mental Health Services
Options for Change
530-822-7200
1965 Live Oak Boulevard
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health 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, Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, TB screening, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, HIV testing,
Sutter Yuba Mental Health Services
Options for Change
530-822-7200
1965 Live Oak Boulevard
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health 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, Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, TB screening, Do not treat opioid addiction, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Housing services, HIV testing

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

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

First Steps
(530) 822-7263
1251 East Onstott Road
Yuba City, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Northern California Treatment Services
(530) 742-1579
5023 Olivehurst Avenue
Olivehurst, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Pathways Midvalley Recovery Facilities
(530) 742-6670
2 9th Street
Marysville, CA
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

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Addiction Treatment Serv of Marysville
(530) 749-8640
1496 North Beale Road
Marysville, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Hmong, Spanish

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Blessed Drug and Alcohol Treatment and
(323) 971-1325
8407 South Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
Spanish

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Sutter Yuba Mental Health Services
(530) 822-7200x2201
1965 Live Oak Boulevard
Yuba City, CA
Hotline
(530) 673-8255
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Re-Entry Inc
(530) 885-4509
8851 Garden Highway
Yuba City, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Aegis Medical Systems Inc
(530) 742-7747
320 H Street
Marysville, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men

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City of Pasadena/Public Health Dept.
(626) 744-6070
1845 North Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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Palm House Inc
(310) 830-7803
2515 East Jefferson Street
Carson, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
Spanish, Tagalog

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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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