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Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle

Gays and Lesbians can sometimes have unique treatment needs when receiving substance abuse treatment. A specialized curriculum and treatment setting which is conducive to the needs of gays and lesbians is available at certain drug and alcohol treatment facilities around the country which understand the unique needs and challenges which gays and lesbians will encounter during treatment. Gay and lesbians can achieve full rehabilitation and recovery just like any other person in treatment, although it can be beneficial for gays and lesbians to be in a supportive setting which doesn't judge them or segregate them because of their sexual preference.

Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle category listings in Highlands, North Carolina:

  • WNC Family Counsel and DWI Trt Servs
    32.6 miles from Highlands, North Carolina
    WNC Family Counsel and DWI Trt Servs is a Drug Rehab Program that is located at:

    416 South Main Street
    Waynesville, NC. 28786
    828-246-0484

    Treatment Services: Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare), Income Based Payment (Sliding Scale)
  • Black Bear Lodge
    35.6 miles from Highlands, North Carolina
    Black Bear Lodge is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    310 Black Bear Ridge
    Sautee Nacoochee, GA. 30571
    888-998-5481

    Treatment Services: Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Accepts Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • First Step Farm of WNC Inc
    41 miles from Highlands, North Carolina
    First Step Farm of WNC Inc is a Drug Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    215 Black Oak Cove Road
    Candler, NC. 28715
    828-665-5604

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Men Only, Criminal Justice Client Programs
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