How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Hilliard OH

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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Syntero
Northwest Counseling Services
614-457-7876
3645 Ridge Mill Drive
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Do not treat opioid addiction, Housing services, Domestic violence services - family or partner,
Syntero
Northwest Counseling Services
614-457-7876
3645 Ridge Mill Drive
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive mental health assessment, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Mental health services, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for mental health disorders, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Consumer-run (peer-support) services, Do not treat opioid addiction, Housing services, Domestic violence services - family or partner

Service Setting:Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Selfrefind
614-363-4489
3720 Ridge Mill Drive
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Employment counseling or training, Housing services, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone,
Selfrefind
614-363-4489
3720 Ridge Mill Drive
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Employment counseling or training, Housing services, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

Northwest Counseling Services
(614) 457-7876x329
1560 Fishinger Road
Columbus, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Kennedy Clinic Outpatient
(614) 210-0416x7141
6543 Commerce Parkway
Dublin, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
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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Traumatic Brain Injury Network
(614) 292-4559
106 McCampbell Hall
Columbus, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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North Central Mental Health Services
(614) 299-6600
1301 North High Street
Columbus, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Southeast Inc
(614) 225-0990
16 West Long Street
Columbus, OH
Hotline
(614) 276-2273
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Dublin Counseling Center
(614) 889-5722
299 Cramer Creek Court
Dublin, OH
Hotline
(614) 276-2273
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Japanese

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North Central Mental Health Services
(614) 299-6600
3035 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Fowler House
(614) 421-3155
422 East Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Volunteers of America
(614) 849-0145x216
624 Harmon Avenue
Columbus, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Amethyst Inc
(614) 242-1284
527 South High Street
Columbus, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Criminal justice clients

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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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