Training and Education for Addiction Treatment of LGBT Clients Redford MI

A holistic approach to treatment is most likely to enable LGBT individuals to effect real change in their lives. Therefore, a multifaceted approach is suggested to improve the present situation, wherein treatment professionals and society have incomplete and inadequate information that often leads to a misunderstanding of LGBT issues and even a denial that LGBT individuals have special needs.

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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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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Vista Maria/Girls Care Program
(313) 271-3050x101
20651 West Warren Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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

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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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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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Ultimate Solutions Inc
(734) 513-2800
24240 Buckingham Street
Livonia, MI
Hotline
(313) 414-7095
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Training and Education for Addiction Treatment of LGBT Clients

Training and Education

As lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals become more accepted and visible, they are seeking culturally sensitive, if not culturally specific, substance abuse treatment services. To help develop LGBT-sensitive care, providers can find competent care standards in the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Technical Assistance Publication #21, Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (1998b), and in the 1999 CSAT publication, Cultural Issues in Substance Abuse Treatment (1999b).

Training and education programs seek to improve understanding of the complex issues with which LGBT individuals struggle. To support the diverse LGBT population, educators, administrators, substance abuse treatment professionals, nurses, clinical supervisors, students, other professionals, and local communities all should be considered in the educational process.

A holistic approach to treatment is most likely to enable LGBT individuals to effect real change in their lives. Therefore, a multifaceted approach is suggested to improve the present situation, wherein treatment professionals and society have incomplete and inadequate information that often leads to a misunderstanding of LGBT issues and even a denial that LGBT individuals have special needs.

Substance abuse treatment professional training programs, faculties, institutions, administrators, health care “gatekeepers,” and co...

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