Statistics from the Illinois Department of Human Services show that roughly 5% of all deaths in Illinois each year are related to alcohol or substance abuse. For many who are in the grips of alcohol or substance abuse, the path to recovery can seem daunting, if not impossible.  Fortunately, there are plenty of treatment centers in the state of Illinois. While the path to recovery can be overwhelming, the first step towards a healthy life is knowing where to look.

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Best Rehab Centers in Illinois

Positive Sobriety Institute

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

The Positive Sobriety Institute offers a variety of services and is best for patients who have already gone through detox. An intensive outpatient treatment plan will be used to further patients along on their path to recovery, with the goal of getting patients to less intensive outpatient care. Positive Sobriety Institute works with adults and has specific programs for people working in specific high-stress careers.

Those who use the intensive outpatient treatment will be provided with a psychiatrist, nurse, and social worker to provide them with the care they need. Patients who use this program will come to the Positive Sobriety Institute during the day before returning home at night.

Group therapy is strongly suggested by the Positive Sobriety Institute. Many coping mechanisms and topics will be covered in group therapy, such as:

  • Anger management
  • Relapse prevention
  • Medication education
  • Conflict resolution
  • Depression management
  • Coping skills

Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centers

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

Gateway Foundation Alcohol and Treatment Centers has been around for over five decades and can be found all over Illinois. They offer a variety of services for a variety of people, including programs for and members of the LGBTQ+ community. When it comes to recovery, Gateway offers almost everything a patient would need. They can assist individuals through detox all the way through therapy, which can help an individual realize the goal of living sober.

Therapy services are also offered through the Gateway Foundation in the following styles:

  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Mindfulness-Based Sobriety
  • Trauma Therapy
  • 12-step Programs
  • Coping Skills Therapy

Gateway Foundation also offers fully online services for looking to get their life back on track.

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center was started by a group of medical care professionals who had decades of experience. During their time working in the medical field, they realized that not everyone who needed help was getting it. The goal of Above and Beyond is to help anyone who needs it, regardless of economic status. This is evidenced by the fact that Above and Beyond will take patients who are not insured. They are able to do this through donations from the community.

As for the recovery itself, Above and Beyond uses therapy to help recovering addicts stay sober. This is done through what is called the Vestibule Intensive Outpatient Program (VOIP). Once enrolled in VOIP, patients will work with healthcare professionals to figure out the best method of therapeutic treatment for them. Patients will also learn REBT, Rational Emotive Behavior Theory. This theory will help patients understand how emotional disturbance can change their behavior, and offer coping mechanisms for how to deal with emotional disturbances.

Stepping Stones Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$-$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Medicaid

Stepping Stones is a treatment facility that wants to treat as many people as they can of all economic backgrounds. They offer inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs, allowing recovering addicts to focus on the second stage of their recovery once they get past detox. These programs are individualized for each patient with the goal of eliminating substance abuse long-term. The inpatient program could last anywhere from 14-21 days and offers 24-hour monitoring by highly trained professionals.

Stepping Stones also seeks to help those who might suffer from mental disabilities along with addiction. Those who choose to be a part of the intensive outpatient program will be participating in group activities and therapy. Stepping Stones firmly believes that being surrounded by others on a similar path helps the recovery process.

Northern Illinois Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

The Northern Illinois Recovery Center is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, about an hour and a half northwest of Chicago. This is a recovery center that uses evidence-based addiction treatment, which allows each patient to have a say when it comes to their road to recovery. Therapy is offered after initial treatments to help recovering patients maintain their progress. The therapy offered by the Northern Illinois Recovery group is wide ranging. Some of the options available are:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Holistic Therapy (includes yoga)

Among these therapies, patients can choose to do individual therapy or group therapy. The Northern Illinois Recovery Center also offers Dual Diagnosis treatment for those who have a hard time with substance abuse because of diagnosed mental disorders.

The Northern Illinois Recovery Center also offers a Sober Living Program that helps patients with everything from housing to employment.

Banyan Treatment Centers

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

Once a patient is done with detox, they will find a comprehensive list of specialties at Banyan Treatment Centers. Those who prefer to try a traditional route can access a 12-step program through Banyan, while those who want to try something else can choose from several other types of therapies. This list includes a Biofeedback program that helps patients understand the way that their body is responding to sobriety. By understanding the body’s reaction to the absence of alcohol or drugs, patients are better able to cope with withdrawals and the desire to relapse.

Patients will also be able to mix this knowledge with DBT and CBT therapies. Banyan gives patients the ability to choose which type of therapy works best for them. Along with individual therapy, patients will also be able to access group and family therapy.

The Women’s Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$-$$$
Genders Treated:
Female
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid

The Women's Treatment is ideal for young mothers who don’t want to be separated from their child during the recovery process. Here, children of ages under 5 will be allowed to join their mother during treatment. Women with substance abuse or alcohol abuse issues will be able to find plenty of services on their road to recovery, from medically supervised detox to halfway homes.

The Women’s Treatment Center has been open since 1990 and has existed to serve women and children in the Chicago area ever since.

Care Addiction Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid

Care Addiction Center uses several types of therapy to help patients on their path to recovery. You’ll find several common therapies here, such as CBT and DBT. This can be done individually or in group settings. Care Addiction Center also believes in a holistic approach to rehabilitation. Because of this, they offer therapies outside of the common. Family members are encouraged to join therapy. Some of the therapy offered centers around watching movies, listening to music, or doing yoga. Patients at the Care Addiction Center will have access to master level therapists, registered nurses, and certified addiction counselors.

Mathers Recovery

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

The Mathers Recovery Center is a specialized place for either those looking to get back behind the wheel. Those who have lost their license due to one or several DUIs can go through the DUI treatment program. Here, clients will learn all the necessary tools and outlets they need to satisfy the Secretary of State’s requirements to be able to operate a motorized vehicle. Mathers does not take this lightly. They believe in the safety of their client and the community as a whole.

Mathers also offers a variety of services to treat the underlying addiction itself. While they are not a methadone clinic, they do offer methadone maintenance and other forms of addiction therapy. This could come in several forms, such as:

  • Buprenorphine implants
  • Suboxone maintenance program
  • Vivitrol maintenance program
  • Psycho-Social rehab

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Medicaid

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois cover a lot of services that might be needed. One of those services is drug and alcohol rehabilitation. The program at LSSI is robust, offering patients a path from detox to sober living. Those who need medication-assisted detox will be afforded a 5 day stay under the supervision of medical professionals. After that, patients can opt to do an inpatient program for up to 28 days.

After this process is finished, LSSI has two locations for a Healthy Start Recovery Home. Patients will live here with meals provided for up to one year. The outpatient program is a peer-led 12-step program. Services are available for adolescents who struggle with addiction as well.

Those with legal issues such as DUIs can also find help at LSSI.

Latino Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

The Latino Treatment Center is an alcohol and substance abuse facility that caters to those who speak Spanish as a first language. They offer outpatient care for both adolescents and adults. Therapy sessions offered can be either individual or group. They promote themselves as bilingual and bicultural. Family therapy sessions are also available. All therapy sessions are conducted in Spanish, though evaluations can be given in English.

Serenity House

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

Serenity House uses a highly structured approach to alcohol and substance abuse recovery. Their abstinence-based program is also an evidence-based program that uses three types of therapy for their intensive outpatient and outpatient including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), CBT, and DBT. Patients will be able to choose which therapy works best for them, though group therapy sessions will use all three of the therapies listed above.

Serenity House also offers housing for those who need or prefer more monitoring. They have seven houses in total, four for all men, and three for all women. Patients living in these homes are required to go to three support groups per week.

Serenity House offers Adolescent services as well. These services help reintegrate teens who have struggled with addiction back into society. This program also helps to strengthen family bonds.

Treatment Centers of Illinois

Treatment Type:
Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

Treatment Centers of Illinois focus on those individuals who have been mandated by a court to use their services. While this is a less extensive program, it is good for those who need an affordable option or has to complete some form of education on alcohol or substance abuse before they can get on with their lives. Those who come to the Treatment Centers of Illinois will be evaluated for what the next steps are on their road to recovery, and will then be offered recommendations based on those evaluations.

Treatment Centers of Illinois also offer those with DUIs a path forward. Individuals will receive educational material about how to move forward legally and soberly.

Footprints to Recovery

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Footprints to Recovery is equipped to deal with addiction from detox to recovery. Those who choose to use medical detox can do so at Footprints with medical professionals and a safe environment. This will ensure that a patient will be monitored during the initial and oftentimes scary stage of recovery. Choosing detox is advised for patients who have another medical condition (not related to mental health) on top of their addiction, or for patients who do not have a stable environment where they can detox on their own.

After the detox stage, Footprints offers several types of therapy. The partial hospitalization option will have patients at the Footprints medical center five days a week from 9 AM until 3 PM, offering both individual and group therapy. Patients will learn coping mechanisms and social skills in each while also having the opportunity to discuss things that might trigger their addiction.

Footprints will work with each patient to determine the appropriate amount of time spent in Partial Hospitalization. Patients can also use the outpatient program that will allow them to explore other areas of interest including yoga and stand-up comedy.

Symetria Recovery

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Sober Living, Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Medicaid

For those with severe addictions, a methadone clinic might be the preferred treatment. Medical Assisted Treatment (MAT) is able to help with addiction on two fronts: when the patient is going through detox, it will help with the pain that comes from withdrawal, and when the patient is through with detox, methadone can help keep cravings to a minimum.

Once the detox phase is complete, Symetria Recovery offers plenty of services to help a patient with continuing their recovery. Services provided range from an intensive outpatient program to relapse prevention and continuing care.

Rosecrance

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

Rosecrance does a lot of what other rehab facilities do well, but what may be the most unique thing about Rosecrance is the Florian Program for Uniformed Service Personnel. This is a program for those serving on the front lines such as firefighters, doctors, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, military personnel, dispatchers, and paramedics. These jobs can be highly stressful, which can lead to addictive behavior.

The Florian Program was created by Daniel DeGyrse, a retired battalion chief who has 30 years experience working for the Chicago fire department and 30 years experience in addiction and mental health services. This program takes into account occupational factors when discussing mental health and substance abuse.

Family Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

The Family Recovery Center was opened in 2009 with the goal of serving an increasing need in the Chicago area. Statistics showed that adolescents were suffering more and more from mental illness and substance abuse. Their aim was and has been not only to help the adolescents who needed help on the road to recovery, but the families as well. This is done through various forms of therapy and evidenced-based treatment. Adolescents who enter programs at the Family Recovery Center won't feel belittled. Treatments here are dictated by not only the medical professionals, but the patient themselves. The family of the patient won't feel left out in the dark either, as they will be included through each step of the process.

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
Female
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance

Timberline Knolls is a rehab and recovery center specifically for women and girls. The staff is made up of mostly women, and the research they have done to treat addiction has been done with women specifically in mind. Not only do they treat patients with substance and alcohol abuse disorders, but they work with women with eating disorders and other mental disorders as well.

Renz Substance Use Disorder Services

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Medicaid

Renz offers an extensive outpatient program for adolescents who have beyond experimentation and have fully developed an alcohol or substance abuse pattern. Evidence-based methods are used to help adolescents on the road to recovery, and on the road to reintegration into society. Family participation is highly recommended in this treatment program.

Counseling Center of Illinois

Treatment Type:
Outpatient
Specialization:
Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Medicaid

This is a service specifically for those who have gotten DUIs. Here, classes and evaluation will help individuals to learn what they need to do to be able to legally operate a vehicle again, while also working towards preventing relapses.