A provider's introduction to substance abuse treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatments[sic].
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-186).
Contents
An overview for providers treating LGBT clients -- Cultural issues in working with LGBT individuals -- Legal issues for programs treating LGBT clients -- Overview of treatment approaches, modalities, and issues of accessibility in the continuum of care -- The coming out process for lesbians and gay men -- Families of origin and families of choice -- Clinical issues with lesbians -- Clinical issues with gay male clients -- Clinical issues with bisexuals -- Clinical issues with transgender individuals -- Clinical issues with youth -- Related health issues -- Counselor competence in treating LGBT clients -- Policies and procedures -- Training and education -- Quality improvement and LGBT clients -- Using alliances and networks to improve treatment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clients -- Recommendations.