Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Browns Mills NJ

Two Federal (and a number of State) statutes protect recovering substance abusers from many forms of discrimination. However, in most areas of the country, LGBT individuals have no legal protection against discrimination in employment, housing, or access to social services. Protections fought for and won by women, racial minorities, and individuals with disabilities simply are not available for LGBT persons.

Army Substance Abuse Program
(609) 562-4011
Maryland Avenue
Fort Dix, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Project Free Catholic Charities
(732) 350-4120
88 Schoolhouse Road
Whiting, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Hampton Behavioral Health Center
(609) 267-7000x2148
650 Rancocas Road
Westampton, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Burlington Comp Counseling Inc
(609) 267-3610
75 Washington Street
Mount Holly, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish, Tagalog

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Elm Lifelines
(609) 654-4044
23 South Main Street
Medford, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Burlington County Drug Abuse Program
(609) 726-7155
610 Pemberton Browns Mills Road
New Lisbon, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women, Men

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Americas Keswick
(732) 350-1187
601 Route 530
Whiting, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)

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Lester A Drenk Behavioral Health Ctr
(609) 267-1377
795 Woodlane Road
Mount Holly, NJ
Hotline
(609) 835-6180
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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SODAT of New Jersey Inc
(609) 265-7884
60-62 High Street
Mount Holly, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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David Fox Counseling Solutions
(609) 654-1420
1 North Main Street
Medford, NJ
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients

Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals with substance abuse problems are doubly stigmatized. As substance abusers, they are viewed by many as weak in character and moral fiber. As lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, they are reviled by some as deviant and immoral. They may encounter bigotry from employers, human service workers, criminal justice officials, the general public, and even their own families.

Two Federal (and a number of State) statutes protect recovering substance abusers from many forms of discrimination. However, in most areas of the country, LGBT individuals have no legal protection against discrimination in employment, housing, or access to social services. Protections fought for and won by women, racial minorities, and individuals with disabilities simply are not available for LGBT persons. Disclosure of sexual orientation can lead to an individual’s being fired or being denied access to housing and social services—all with legal impunity. LGBT individuals may even lose custody of their children if their sexual orientation becomes known during a custody dispute.

Even in those States that have enacted statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, LGBT individuals have sometimes been denied protection. Little wonder that LGBT individuals regard protecting information about their sexual orientation and substance abuse histories as criticall...

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