Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Camp Lejeune NC

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.

Brynn Marr Hospital
(910) 577-1400
192 Village Drive
Jacksonville, NC
Hotline
(910) 577-1900
Services Provided
Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Chemical Dependency Training
(910) 347-4477
230 New Bridge Street
Jacksonville, NC
Hotline
(800) 852-0795
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Jacksonville Treatment Center
(910) 347-2205
301 Johnson Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Helping Hands Community Services
(910) 455-7696
117 Chaney Avenue
Jacksonville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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US Marine Corps
(910) 449-6110
Marine Corps Air Station New River
Jacksonville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Onslow Carteret Behavioral
(910) 219-8000
215 Memorial Drive
Jacksonville, NC
Hotline
(910) 526-1190
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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SOS Inc
(910) 347-2001
217 Henderson Drive
Jacksonville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Healing Hearts Therapeutic Servs Inc
(910) 347-1694
825 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Healing Center
(910) 381-0347
824 Gum Branch Road
Jacksonville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Center For Counseling and Evaluation
(910) 324-1250
100 North Wilmington Street
Richlands, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Spanish

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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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