Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Redford 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.

Center of Behavioral Therapy PC
(313) 592-1765
26847 Grand River Avenue
Redford, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Parkview Company
(313) 532-8015
18609 West 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Oakland Psychological Clinic (PC)
(734) 522-0280
29865 6 Mile Road
Livonia, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Parkview Company
(313) 532-8015x154
25639 Ford Road
Dearborn Heights, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Livonia Counseling Center
(734) 744-0170
15370 Levan Road
Livonia, MI
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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Redford Counseling Center
(313) 535-6560
25945 West 7 Mile Road
Redford, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men

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Saint Marys Mercy Hospital
(734) 655-5850
36475 5 Mile Road
Livonia, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient

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Arbor Medical
(734) 261-3290
27550 Joy Road
Livonia, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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University Psychiatric Center
(734) 464-4220x115
16836 Newburgh Road
Livonia, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Emmanuel House Inc
(313) 270-4099
18570 Fitzpatrick Court
Detroit, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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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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