LGBTQA+ Addiction and Mental Health Treatment at FCFR

LGTBQA+ members of society often face increased prejudices, discrimination, stereotyping, and disownment from the loved ones.

These factors create an increase in psychiatric disorders and Substance Use Disorder among communities identifying as sexual minorities.

Most treatment centers are not prepared to handle co-occurring mental illness and Substance Use Disorder more prevalent in the LGTBQA+ communities.

We here at FCFR, fully understand the difficulties uniquely presented for the LGTBQA+ community in the challenge that is finding a judgment-free and accepting environment conducive to recovery from addiction and mental illness.

LGBTQA+ Owned and Operated

FCFR is Owned and operated by a member of the LGBTQA+ community, and licensed with Joint Commission, DCF and AHCA agencies, FCFR provides a unique scene of community focused on the utmost care and consideration in attacking the issues encountered by the LGTBQA+ community for over ten years.

Our doctors, therapists, nurses, and all staff are aware of the special needs that come with being a member of the LGTBQA+ community. Additional guidance from staff members and peers already succeeding in the program that identify as LGTBQA+ is abundant and helps develop a deep sense of pride in the efforts underway and helping the individual redefine the course their life’s were heading.

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Compassionate Psychiatric, Drug and Alcohol Treatment for LGBTQA+ at FCFR

If you or a loved one identifies as an LGTBQA+ person and would like to seek all-inclusive comprehensive treatment for psychiatric illness and/or Substance Use Disorder please contact FCFR Admissions at (561) 223-2001.

Our doctors, therapists, nurses, and all staff are aware of the special needs that come with being a member of the LGTBQA+ community.

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Challenges The LGBTQA+ Community Faces

The LGBTQ community suffers from higher rates of mental health and substance use than the population as a whole. This is due in part to many societally imposed obstacles that they face, often on a daily basis, that those who identify as heterosexual typically do not.

Some of the challenges they face include:

  • Discrimination or stigmatization based on sexual orientation
  • Hate crimes, emotional abuse, threats, public humiliation, or ridicule
  • Rejection or shame from family or friends after coming out
  • Loss of employment or not receiving promotions

A lot of times, LGBTQ individuals will turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to self-medicate to escape their reality. Substances can help temporarily numb uncomfortable feelings such as depression, anxiety, anger, or fear. Although substance use may appear to be beneficial initially, there are many long-term and negative consequences from hiding one’s feelings.

Transgender individuals are especially vulnerable to turning to addictive substances to deal with feelings of anxiety or loneliness due to negative stigma and discrimination. In fact, one study found that transgender students are 2.5 times more likely to use Cocaine or Meth; they are also twice as likely to abuse prescription medications (such as prescription Opioids or Benzodiazepines).

Get The Help You Deserve!

Family Center For Recovery provides the best quality care for you or your loved one, we will give you the proper diagnosis to help you regain your life.

Get The Help You Deserve!

Family Center For Recovery provides the best quality care for you or your loved one, we will give you the proper diagnosis to help you regain your life.