Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Vincennes IN

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.

Intervention and Addiction Services
(812) 885-2700
121 Buntin Street
Vincennes, IN
Hotline
(812) 886-6800
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Southeastern IL Counseling Centers Inc
(618) 943-3451
1501 Olive Street
Lawrenceville, IL
Hotline
(618) 943-3451
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Samaritan Center
(812) 886-6800
400 Main Street
Petersburg, IN
Hotline
(812) 886-6800x1
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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2nd Chance Ministries Inc
(317) 955-7957
401 North Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Otis R Bowen Ctr for Human Servs Inc
(574) 267-7169x2010
850 North Harrison Street
Warsaw, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
Spanish

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Samaritan Center
(812) 254-1558
2007 State Street
Washington, IN
Hotline
(812) 886-6800x1
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Lawrence County Health Department/
(618) 943-3754
RR 1 Box 277
Lawrenceville, IL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Agape Counseling and Human Services
(317) 889-7520
5150 East Stop 11 Road
Indianapolis, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Meridian Services Corp
(260) 726-9348
931 West Water Street
Portland, IN
Hotline
(866) 306-2647
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders

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Volunteers of America of Indiana Inc
(812) 423-1949
811 East Franklin Street
Evansville, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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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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