Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Mocksville 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.

Daymark Recovery Center
(336) 751-2195
301 Hospital Street
Mocksville, NC
Hotline
(888) 581-9988
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Treatment Centers LLC
(704) 645-8539
448 Jake Alexander Boulevard West
Salisbury, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Daymark Recovery Services
(336) 242-2450
220 East 1st Avenue Extension
Lexington, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Korean, Spanish

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Winston Psychiatric Associates
(336) 765-6577
125 Ashleybrook Square
Winston Salem, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Hope Center LLC
(704) 630-4673
204 East Innes Street
Salisbury, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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New Dawn Recovery
(336) 679-6718
624 West Main Street
Yadkinville, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Path of Hope Inc
(336) 248-8914
1675 East Center Street
Lexington, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Forsyth Substance Abuse Services
(336) 718-3550
3821 Forrestgate Drive
Winston Salem, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Gatto Pamela D
(336) 918-0213
1316 Ashley Square
Winston Salem, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Rowan Regional Medical Center
(704) 210-5061
612 Mocksville Avenue
Salisbury, NC
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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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