Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Utica 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.

Macomb Family Services Inc
(586) 254-5660
45445 Mound Road
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Debra L Gainor MA LLP
(586) 254-7774x3
52188 Van Dyke Street
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Oakland Family Services
(248) 853-0750
130 Hampton Circle
Rochester Hills, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, French, Hindi

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Metro Family Support Counseling PC
(586) 274-4394
39393 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Catholic Services of MaComb
(586) 416-2300
15945 Canal Street
Clinton Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Criminal justice clients

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Tina M Persha
(586) 254-7774
52188 Van Dyke Street
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Counseling and Evaluation PLLC
(586) 781-8400
53950 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Polish

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Eastwood Clinics
(248) 844-6234
3950 South Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Northpoint Pioneer Inc
(586) 263-1234
43900 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Henry Ford Behavioral Health Services
(586) 226-7007
42633 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI
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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