How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Maumee 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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419-891-9333
1725 Timber Line Road
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Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, 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, Naltrexone (oral), Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing, Nicotine replacement therapy, Buprenorphine detoxification, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time,
Arrowhead Behavioral Health
419-891-9333
1725 Timber Line Road
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Family counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, 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, Naltrexone (oral), Acamprosate(Campral®), Drug or alcohol urine screening, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Medications for psychiatric disorders), Self-help groups, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Buprenorphine maintenance, Buprenorphine used in treatment, HIV testing, Screening for Hepatitis B, Screening for Hepatitis C, STD testing, Nicotine replacement therapy, Buprenorphine detoxification, Prescribes/administer buprenorphine and/or naltrexone, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time

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Arrowhead Behavioral Health
(419) 891-9333
1725 Timber Line Road
Maumee, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Comprehensive Addiction Service System
(419) 867-9966
1150 South McCord Road
Holland, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Fresh Attitude Inc
(419) 244-4081
525 Hamilton Street
Toledo, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Women, Men
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Rescue Mental Health Services
(419) 255-9585
3350 Collingwood Boulevard
Toledo, OH
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(419) 255-9585
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Unison Behavioral Health Group
(419) 242-9577
544 East Woodruff Avenue
Toledo, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Behavioral Connections of Wood County
(800) 472-9411
27072 Carronade Drive
Perrysburg, OH
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(800) 472-9411
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Philio Inc
(419) 531-5544
5301 Nebraska Avenue
Toledo, OH
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Toledo Hospital
(419) 291-2351
2142 North Cove Boulevard
Toledo, OH
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Substance abuse , Detoxification
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Hospital inpatient
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Lutheran Social Services
(419) 243-9178
2149 Collingwood Boulevard
Toledo, OH
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Connecting Point
(419) 241-9324
535 West Delaware Street
Toledo, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Spanish

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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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