Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Lancaster CA

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.

Alcohol Drug Abuse Center
(661) 945-9421
805 West Avenue J
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(661) 945-9421
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Tarzana Treatment Center Inc
(818) 654-3815
907 West Lancaster Boulevard
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(800) 996-1051
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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High Road Program
(661) 942-2241
44823 Date Avenue
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Antelope Valley Council on Alcoholism
(661) 274-1062
38345 30th Street East
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Design for Living Recovery Services
(661) 942-1026
1066 East Avenue J
Lancaster, 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
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Western Pacific Med Corp
(661) 949-8599
45335 North Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA
Hotline
(661) 949-8599
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
Arabic, Spanish

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Live Again Ministries
(661) 270-0025
45114 13th Street West
Lancaster, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Kings Care
(323) 734-4311
40614 11th Street West
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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American Health Services
(661) 947-3333
2720 East Palmdale Boulevard
Palmdale, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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LA County Department Health Services
(661) 269-0062x223
30500 Arrastre Canyon Road
Acton, 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
Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, 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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