Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Bellwood IL

Two Federal (and a number of State) statutes protect recovering substance abusers from many forms of discrimination. However, in most areas of the country, LGBT individuals have no legal protection against discrimination in employment, housing, or access to social services. Protections fought for and won by women, racial minorities, and individuals with disabilities simply are not available for LGBT persons.

Procare Centers
(708) 681-0073x5208
1414 West Main Street
Melrose Park, IL
Hotline
(708) 681-4357
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Polish, Spanish

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Way Back Inn Inc
(708) 344-3301
201 South 2nd Avenue
Maywood, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
Language Services
Polish, Spanish

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Changes Behavioral Services Inc
(708) 338-2274
1701 South 1st Avenue
Maywood, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Substance Abuse Operations
(708) 343-1275
308 South 5th Avenue
Maywood, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Restoration MBS Center Inc
(708) 483-8320
1127 South Mannheim Road
Westchester, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Pilsen Little Village
(708) 343-7860
1633 North 37th Avenue
Melrose Park, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Pilsen Little Village
(708) 410-0856
1546 North Mannheim Road
Stone Park, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Enhanced Clinical Solutions Inc
(708) 344-0884x206
1701 South 1st Avenue
Maywood, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Way Back Inn Inc
(708) 345-8422
1915 West Roosevelt Road
Broadview, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Polish, Spanish

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Kevin and Associates Inc
(630) 941-8270
257 North West Avenue
Elmhurst, IL
Hotline
(630) 941-8270
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
Chinese

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Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients

Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals with substance abuse problems are doubly stigmatized. As substance abusers, they are viewed by many as weak in character and moral fiber. As lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, they are reviled by some as deviant and immoral. They may encounter bigotry from employers, human service workers, criminal justice officials, the general public, and even their own families.

Two Federal (and a number of State) statutes protect recovering substance abusers from many forms of discrimination. However, in most areas of the country, LGBT individuals have no legal protection against discrimination in employment, housing, or access to social services. Protections fought for and won by women, racial minorities, and individuals with disabilities simply are not available for LGBT persons. Disclosure of sexual orientation can lead to an individual’s being fired or being denied access to housing and social services—all with legal impunity. LGBT individuals may even lose custody of their children if their sexual orientation becomes known during a custody dispute.

Even in those States that have enacted statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, LGBT individuals have sometimes been denied protection. Little wonder that LGBT individuals regard protecting information about their sexual orientation and substance abuse histories as criticall...

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