Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Mattoon 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.

Central East Alcohol and Drug Council
(217) 258-2968
416 North 19th Street
Mattoon, IL
Hotline
(217) 348-8108
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Moultrie County Counseling Center
(217) 728-4358
12 West Harrison Street
Sullivan, IL
Hotline
(217) 728-7611
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders

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Central East Alcohol and Drug Council
(217) 348-8651
720 4th Street
Charleston, IL
Hotline
(217) 348-8108
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Walter DUI and Counseling Services
(217) 348-3847
1550 Douglas Drive
Charleston, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Rosecrance Inc
(815) 391-1000
5279 28th Avenue
Rockford, IL
Hotline
(800) 252-6465
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Central East Alcohol and Drug Council
(217) 235-1303
8500 East County Road 150 North
Lerna, IL
Hotline
(217) 235-1303
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
Adolescents

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Cumberland Associates Counseling Ctr
(217) 849-3803
120 Courthouse Square
Toledo, IL
Hotline
(217) 849-3803
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders

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ABBCON Counseling
(217) 345-3156
603 Monroe Street
Charleston, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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CEAD Council/Charleston Primary
(217) 348-8118
845 18th Street
Charleston, IL
Hotline
(217) 348-8108
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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A Safe Haven
(773) 395-6841
3821 West Wrightwood Street
Chicago, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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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