Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients Maple Heights OH

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.

New Visions Unlimited Inc
(216) 663-0200
15105 Broadway Avenue
Maple Heights, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Criminal justice clients

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Rakesh Ranjan MD and Associates Inc
(216) 464-5200
3690 Orange Place Suite 330
Beachwood, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Glenbeigh Center of Beachwood
(216) 464-5800
3789-B South Green Road
Beachwood, OH
Hotline
(440) 951-7000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Connections Health Wellness
(216) 831-6466x322
24200 Chagrin Boulevard
Beachwood, OH
Hotline
(216) 756-2235
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Bellefaire Jewish Children''s Bureau
(216) 932-2800x8267
22001 Fairmount Boulevard
Shaker Heights, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women
Language Services
Spanish

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Options Center Inc
(216) 921-8520
3898 Lee Road
Cleveland, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Women

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Community Assessment and Trt Services
(216) 441-0200
8415 Broadway Avenue
Cleveland, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS

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Laurelwood Counseling Center of
(216) 595-0500
23240 Chagrin Boulevard
Beachwood, OH
Hotline
(440) 953-3000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Italian, Spanish

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South Pointe Hospital
(216) 761-7990
4110 Warrensville Center Road
Warrensville Heights, OH
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
(216) 265-6800
10 Severance Circle
Cleveland Heights, OH
Hotline
(216) 265-6800
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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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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