Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Mckinleyville 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.

United Indian Health Services
(707) 825-5000
1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Humboldt Co Dept of Hlth Human
(707) 476-4054
720 Wood Street
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women

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North Coast Subst Abuse Council Inc
(707) 445-0869
1205 Myrtle Avenue
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient

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Humboldt Recovery Center Inc
(707) 443-4237
905 L Street
Eureka, 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
Men, Criminal justice clients

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Clear Lake Counseling Center
(707) 262-0400
149 North Main Street
Lakeport, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Healthy Moms Program
(707) 441-5220
2910 H Street
Eureka, CA
Hotline
(707) 476-4054
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Alcohol Drug Care Services Inc
(707) 445-1391
528 5th Street
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Alcohol and Drug Care Services Inc
(707) 445-3869
1335 C Street
Eureka, CA
Services Provided
Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)

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G B Medical Services Inc
(562) 988-3436
3505 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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Change
(916) 489-3552
2701 Cottage Way
Sacramento, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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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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