LGBT means lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and there are programs which address the unique needs of these clients. Individuals who are LGBT can often feel alone, misunderstood, and considered socially depraved. This may be a quite challenging and painful existence, and leads many LGBT individuals to a life of substance abuse to numb this pain. Somebody who is LGBT might not feel safe inside a traditional rehab facility amongst folks who aren't experiencing the same challenges they may be experiencing in their lives. A LGBT facility offers an environment that is free of judgment, where LGBT clients can be completely comfortable and safe divulging to their peers and rehabilitation counselors problems which have to be handled to be able to get well. Rehabilitation counselors in a LGBT rehab will help clients fix relationships with their family, in the event that their family disagree with their sexual preference as is often the case. This situation is an extremely common trigger for substance abuse, and is also an example of an issue that could be handled in rehab. LGBT clients often just want to be accepted within their lives, and treatment will help them accept themselves and create confidence to enable them to lead a healthy life free from drugs and alcohol.