{"id":41793,"date":"2023-04-25T00:41:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T04:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=41793"},"modified":"2023-04-25T00:41:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T04:41:58","slug":"wny-rochester-regional-health-chemical-dependency-services-among-first-in-nys-to-receive-lgbtq-affirming-care-program-endorsement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/25\/wny-rochester-regional-health-chemical-dependency-services-among-first-in-nys-to-receive-lgbtq-affirming-care-program-endorsement\/","title":{"rendered":"WNY\/Rochester Regional Health Chemical Dependency Services among first in NYS to receive LGBTQ-Affirming Care Program endorsement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-attachment-id=\"41795\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/still-2-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/still-2-2.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The designation from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is given to certified programs with LGBTQ-affirming treatment spaces<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rochester, NY- Rochester Regional Health (RRH) Chemical Dependency is among one of the first programs in New York State to receive the LGBTQ-Affirming Care Endorsement from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), demonstrating proficiency in meeting the unique needs of the LGBTQ<strong>+<\/strong>&nbsp;community as it relates to substance use disorder (SUD) services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experts say identifying as LGBTQ+ is not in itself a risk factor, but stigma, discrimination, unsafe home, work, and\/or school environments and lack of social spaces can all contribute to substance use and other mental health issues for those in the LGBTQ+ community.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/RGH-LGBQ-master-sots.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>VIDEO INTERVIEWS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emily Yanni, Program Coordinator RRH Chemical Dependency Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emily Kirkland, Supervisor Affirming Care Program, Evelyn Brandon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Natalia Fernandez, Addiction Therapist, Hope Haven<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">_____________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research finds individuals in the LGBTQ+ community have an increased risk for substance use and other mental health disorders.\u00a0 They\u2019re more likely to use illicit drugs, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol or use marijuana and\/or pain relievers.\u00a0 They are also more likely to contemplate, attempt and complete suicide.\u00a0 While many may seek treatment, there are few programs offering specialized services that meet their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this designation, RRH LGBTQ-Affirming Care chemical dependency programs will listed on the OASAS LGBTQ+ webpage and the programs can easily be found when someone is searching for local providers.&nbsp; These culturally-responsive programs are working to break down the barriers that can sometimes prevent people from seeking treatment, and improve the outcome of those fighting addiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RRH offers individual, group or peer recovery LGBTQ-Affirmative Care services in several inpatient and outpatient locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find out more about those, head to our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rochesterregional.org%2Fservices%2Fchemical-dependency%2Flgbtq&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C21a1a8a38ca64de1aee208db44f00572%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638179569902909762%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lsLrfIMO%2BeUYwmzDox2jsh1rfQ4wLL%2Bzaxb3IZwRG08%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.rochesterregional.org\/services\/chemical-dependency\/lgbtq<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The designation from the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is given to certified programs with LGBTQ-affirming treatment spaces Press release Rochester, NY- Rochester Regional Health (RRH) Chemical Dependency is among one of the first programs in New York State to receive the LGBTQ-Affirming Care Endorsement from the Office \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/04\/25\/wny-rochester-regional-health-chemical-dependency-services-among-first-in-nys-to-receive-lgbtq-affirming-care-program-endorsement\/\">Continue reading<i 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