How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse San Leandro CA

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.

Second Chance Inc
(510) 481-8645
1403 164th Avenue
San Leandro, CA
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(510) 792-4357
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Lifeline Treatment Services Inc
(510) 777-8448
9442-9500 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
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(510) 712-6601
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
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Women On The Way
(510) 276-3661
20424 Haviland Avenue
Hayward, CA
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Substance abuse
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Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
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Second Chance Hayward Recovery Center
(510) 886-8696
107 Jackson Street
Hayward, CA
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(510) 792-4357
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish

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Telecare Corporation
(510) 553-8500
7200 Bancroft Avenue
Oakland, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
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Spanish

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Wistar R and R Program Inc
(510) 638-4470
273 Tunis Road
Oakland, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Project Eden
(510) 247-8200
22646 2nd Street
Hayward, CA
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(510) 247-8200
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Gays and Lesbians, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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HAART
(510) 727-9755x22
20094 Mission Boulevard
Hayward, CA
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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East Bay Community Recovery Project
(510) 728-8600
22971 Sutro Street
Hayward, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients
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Spanish, Tagalog

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West Oakland Health Council
(510) 729-8800
7501 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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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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