LGBT Philosophy

According to studies cited by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) individuals are more likely than the general population to use drugs and alcohol, and have higher rates of substance abuse.¹

Members of the LGBT community often report that in therapy they feel isolated, fearful, depressed, anxious, or angry, and have difficulty trusting others due to stigma and prejudice.²  

Research also indicates that sexual orientation is often ignored in treatment.³  

We understand the difficulties that LGBT individuals may have in making the decision to seek and complete substance abuse treatment.  Our clinical professionals are experienced in compassionately addressing the issues that LGBT clients face.  We believe in approaching each person with dignity and respect, and providing a caring atmosphere so that she or he may develop the skills necessary to sustain recovery.   

We acknowledge and accept each client's differences and encourage individual growth through positive interventions.  We can assist clients in exploring self-identity issues, the coming-out process, family history, societal bias, and treatment issues that can affect the quality of life in recovery.   

Each client has unique qualities, which we honor in all we do.  We take into account all aspects of a person, bearing in mind that sexual orientation, gender identity, customary gender roles, and culture influence recovery.  

For all of our clients, we provide comprehensive continuing care and recovery enhancement plans that take into account the environment and challenges each person will confront after treatment.  We take care to tailor these plans when appropriate to provide support from traditional and non-traditional family units.