Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Two Rivers WI

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.

MARCO Services Inc
(920) 684-0605
1114 South 11th Street
Manitowoc, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Rebos Chris Farley House
(608) 255-5922
810 West Olin Avenue
Madison, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment, Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Quality Addiction Management
(608) 250-2512
902 Ann Street
Madison, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Oakwood Clinical Associates Ltd
(262) 652-9830
4109 67th Street
Kenosha, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders

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Koller Behavioral Health Services
(715) 479-4585
150 Hospital Road
Eagle River, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Kewaunee County Dept of Human Services
(920) 388-7030x270
810 Lincoln Street
Kewaunee, WI
Hotline
(920) 388-7030
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Gundersen Lutheran
(608) 374-3853
601 North Superior Avenue
Tomah, WI
Hotline
(608) 775-4344
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Poynette Counseling and
(608) 635-2146
415 North Main Street
Poynette, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Harambee Ombudsman Project Inc
(414) 442-6334
3614 North 39th Street
Milwaukee, WI
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Gundersen Lutheran
(608) 269-1588
218 West Main Street
Sparta, WI
Hotline
(608) 775-4344
Services Provided
Substance abuse treatment
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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