How Heterosexism Contributes to Substance Abuse Yucaipa 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.

Redlands Yucaipa Guidance Clinic Asso
(909) 790-0210
34324 Yucaipa Boulevard
Yucaipa, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Redlands Yucaipa Guidance Clinic Asso
(909) 335-7067
1323 West Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA
Hotline
(888) 743-1478
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Redlands Yucaipa Guidance Clinic Asso
(909) 425-9316
3694 East Highland Avenue
Highland, CA
Hotline
(888) 743-1478
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Riverside San Bernardino County
(951) 849-4761x1426
11555 1/2 Potrero Road
Banning, CA
Hotline
(800) 732-8805
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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MHS Central Valley
(909) 433-9824
1076 Santo Antonio Street
Colton, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women, Men
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Haida, Spanish

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Loma Linda University
(909) 558-9200x39224
1710 Barton Road
Redlands, CA
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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MFI Recovery Center
(951) 849-3896
2781 West Ramsey Street
Banning, CA
Hotline
(951) 849-3896
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Criminal justice clients

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Soroptimist House of Hope Inc
(951) 849-9491
628 South 8th Street
Banning, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
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Spanish

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Pine Ridge Treatment Center
(909) 867-7027
2727 Highland Drive
Running Springs, CA
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
Men, Criminal justice clients

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Mental Health Systems Inc
(909) 386-0523
1874 Business Center Drive
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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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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