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Module 17 Using Alliances and Networks to Improve Treatment for LGBT Clients

Module 17 Using Alliances and Networks to Improve Treatment for LGBT Clients. A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals First Edition. Using Alliances and Networks to Improve Treatment for LGBT Clients. Learning Objectives :

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Module 17 Using Alliances and Networks to Improve Treatment for LGBT Clients

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  1. Module 17Using Alliances and Networks to Improve Treatment for LGBT Clients A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals First Edition

  2. Using Alliances and Networks to Improve Treatment for LGBT Clients Learning Objectives: • Understand the rationale for alliance building among LGBT communities • Know the essential elements of alliance building • Understand how alliances and networks can be used to help with the financing and delivery of treatment services for LGBT individuals PowerPoint Slide # 17-1, n23 A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Program Admin Guide: Mod 14-18

  3. Rationale for Alliance Building • Providers moving into this service area typically do not have strong ties to LGBT communities • Essential to improving substance abuse treatment for LGBT individuals • Powerful tool for LGBT community development to • Bring people together socially • Provide a culture and ideology • Accept same-gender orientations and behaviors and validate lifestyles. PowerPoint Slide # 17-2, n24 A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Program Admin Guide: Mod 14-18

  4. Strategies for Building Alliances That Work • Recruitment • Decision making • Conflict Resolution • Publicity and Communications • Advocacy • Participation and Leadership PowerPoint Slide # 17-3, n25 A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Program Admin Guide: Mod 14-18

  5. Case Example: Resource Center of Dallas (RCD) How did RCD use the strategies for forming effective alliances in their community? How can alliances, such as those built by RCD, help with financing and delivery of treatment services for LGBT individuals? What can you take from this module to help your agency build more effective alliances in your community? PowerPoint Slide # 17-4, n26 A Provider’s Introduction to Substance Abuse for LGBT Individuals Program Admin Guide: Mod 14-18

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