How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Canandaigua NY

Some LGBT individuals may use intoxicants to cope with shame and other negative feelings. Some LGBT individuals learn to devalue themselves and value only heterosexual persons instead. The negative effects of heterosexism include: Self-blame for the victimization one has suffered.

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Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and
Referral Agency CR 3
585-919-2440
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Building 14, 1st Floor
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Naltrexone (oral), Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Treatment for gambling disorder,
Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and
Referral Agency CR 3
585-919-2440
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Building 14, 1st Floor
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Accepts clients on opioid medication, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Naltrexone (oral), Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Interim services for clients, Screening for tobacco use, Housing services, Buprenorphine used in treatment, Nicotine replacement therapy, Treatment for gambling disorder

Service Setting:Residential, Long-term residential

Insurance Accepted:Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Turnings
(585) 396-4190
3019 County Complex Drive
Canandaigua, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men

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Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and
(315) 462-9466
28 East Main Sstreet
Clifton Springs, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Finger Lakes Alcohol and Counseling
(315) 462-9466
28 East Main Street
Clifton Springs, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Geneva General Hospital
(315) 787-4650
196 North Street
Geneva, NY
Services Provided
Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient

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FLACRA Yates CD OP
(315) 536-7751
1 Keuka Business Park, 2258 Rt. 54A
Penn Yan, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Behavioral VA Healthcare Line
(585) 394-2000
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Canandaigua, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
(585) 394-0530
2 Coulter Road
Clifton Springs, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women

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Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and
(315) 781-0771
246 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and
(315) 536-7751
2258 Route 54-A
Penn Yan, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Catholic Family Center
(315) 331-2300
110 South Clinton Street
Newark, NY
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse

How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse

When treating LGBT clients, it is helpful for providers to understand the effect of heterosexism on their LGBT clients. The role of heterosexism in the etiology of substance abuse is unclear. Heterosexism instills shame in LGBT individuals, causing them to internalize the homophobia that is directed toward them by society (Neisen, 1990, 1993). Some LGBT individuals may use intoxicants to cope with shame and other negative feelings. Some LGBT individuals learn to devalue themselves and value only heterosexual persons instead. The negative effects of heterosexism include the following:

• Self-blame for the victimization one has suffered

• A negative self-concept as a result of negative messages about homosexuality

• Anger directed inward resulting in destructive patterns such as substance abuse

• A victim mentality or feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness, and despair that interfere with leading a fulfilling life

• Self-victimization that may hinder emotional growth and development.

Recognizing that heterosexism is a type of victimization helps the counselor and client draw a parallel with recovery from other types of victimization, whether they are culturally or individually based. It is crucial that counselors and clients recognize that these effects result from prejudice and discrimination and are not a consequence of one’s sexuality. It is not surprising to find that many LGBT individuals in therapy repo...

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