Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Rutland VT

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.

Recovery House Inc
(802) 775-3476
35 Washington Street
Rutland, VT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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McGee House
(802) 773-5124
30 Washington Street
Rutland, VT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services
(802) 295-3031
49 School Street
Hartford, VT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Healthcare/Rehabilitation Services
(802) 886-4500
390 River Street
Springfield, VT
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Recovery House Inc
(802) 446-2640
98 Church Street
Wallingford, VT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with HIV/AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Rutland Mental Health Services
(802) 747-3588x203
135 Granger Street
Rutland, VT
Hotline
(802) 775-1000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Counseling Service of Addison County
(802) 388-6751
89 Main Street
Middlebury, VT
Hotline
(802) 388-7641
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Clara Martin Center
(802) 728-4466
11 Main Street
Randolph, VT
Hotline
(800) 639-6360
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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BAART Behavioral Health Services
(802) 748-6166
445 Portland Street
Saint Johnsbury, VT
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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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