Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Canton MI

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.

Hegira Programs Inc (HPI)
(734) 397-3088
43825 Michigan Avenue
Canton, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Growth Works Inc
(734) 495-1722
50430 Schoolhouse Road
Canton, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
Arabic

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Westside Mental Health Services
(734) 513-8295
32932 West Warren Road
Westland, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Growth Works Inc
(734) 455-4095
271 South Main Street
Plymouth, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Access Behavioral Healthcare LLC
(734) 453-5603
42189 Ann Arbor Road
Plymouth, MI
Hotline
(800) 728-0755
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Creole, Korean

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Advanced Counseling Services PC
(734) 737-1200
5958 N Canton Center Road
Canton, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Hindi

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Personalized Nursing Light House Inc
(734) 451-7800
575 South Main Street
Plymouth, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Arabic, French, German, Hmong, Korean, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Heron Ridge Associates PLC
(734) 454-3560x63
340 North Main Street
Plymouth, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men
Language Services
French, Spanish

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Apex Behavioral Health PLLC
(734) 729-3133
1547 South Wayne Road
Westland, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Arabic

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Hegira Programs Inc (HPI)
(734) 425-0636
8623 North Wayne Road
Westland, MI
Hotline
(734) 425-0636
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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