Legal Issues for Programs Treating LGBT Clients San Bernardino CA

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.

Christian Alcohol Awareness Program
(909) 884-7087
1550 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Halfway house

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Veterans Alcoholic Rehab Progs (VARP)
(909) 888-6956
384 11th Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Casa de San Bernardino
(909) 381-5507
735 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Redlands Yucaipa Guidance Clinic
(909) 381-5100
939 and 955 1/2 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA
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(888) 743-1478
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Hase and Associates Systems Inc
(909) 888-0149
353 West 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA
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(951) 536-0684
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Gays and Lesbians, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Inland Behavioral and Health Servs Inc
(909) 881-6146
1963 North E Street
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Peoples Choice Inc
(909) 889-6600x229
1505 West Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, CA
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Veterans Alcoholic Rehab Prog (VARP)
(909) 888-6956
1149 North D Street
San Bernardino, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Women
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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New House Inc
(909) 381-5396
840 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA
Hotline
(909) 881-0390
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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New House/Women With Children Under
(909) 381-5396
856, 856-1, 856-2, and 856-3
San Bernardino, CA
Hotline
(909) 881-0390
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Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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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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