1. 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
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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
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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.
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4. Strategies for Building Alliances That Work
Recruitment
Decision making
Conflict Resolution
Publicity and Communications
Advocacy
Participation and Leadership
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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?
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