Alternatives Inc

Alternatives Inc - Chicago, IL

Alternatives Inc is a substance and mental health treatment center located at 4730 North Sheridan Road in the 60640 zip code in Chicago, IL. It is operated by a private non-profit organization. Some of the treatment approaches used by Alternatives Inc include motivational interviewing, counseling for trauma victims and relapse prevention. Alternatives Inc provides outpatient rehabilitation and regular outpatient treatment. It also provides residential treatment for substance abuse.

Address: 4730 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  4. Treatment Approaches
  5. Facility Ownership
  6. License/Certification/Accreditation
  7. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  8. Payment Assistance Available
  9. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  10. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  11. Screening & Testing
  12. Transitional Services
  13. Ancillary Services
  14. Counseling Services and Education
  15. Facility Smoking Policy
  16. Age Groups Accepted
  17. Gender Accepted
  18. Additional Spoken Languages

Here are the full facility listing details on Alternatives Inc in Chicago, IL:

Types of Care:

  • residential substance abuse treatment

Service Settings:

  • outpatient treatment
  • regular outpatient treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • No medication used for AUD

Treatment Approaches:

  • brief intervention services
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention treatment
  • counseling for substance abuse
  • counseling for trauma victims

Facility Ownership:

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Federal funding
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Accepts cash
  • Accepts state health insurance

Payment Assistance Available:

  • Payment assistance
  • Sliding fee scale

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported:

  • rehab for teens
  • transitional-age young adults
  • co-occurring addiction and mental health treatment
  • people with trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing:

  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services:

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Ancillary Services:

  • case management
  • housing services
  • mental health services
  • social skills development
  • help with transportation
  • peer support

Counseling Services and Education:

  • individual counseling
  • counseling for groups
  • family counseling
  • substance use education
  • HIV and AIDS support
  • health education services
  • employment counseling services

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • No smoking allowed

Age Groups Accepted:

  • accepts adults
  • accepts teens
  • accepts young adults

Gender Accepted:

  • women
  • men

Additional Spoken Languages:

  • Spanish

Phone #: 773-506-7474

Call (888) 303-2026 to get 24/7 help with treatment.

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What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized approach to helping individuals who are dealing with both substance abuse issues and mental health disorders simultaneously. It recognizes the interconnected nature of these challenges and aims to address them comprehensively.

People with dual diagnosis face a unique set of hurdles as their mental health issues and substance use often reinforce each other, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. For instance, someone with depression might turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with their emotions, and the substance use can, in turn, exacerbate their mental health symptoms. This complex interaction requires a tailored treatment approach.

The primary goal of dual diagnosis treatment is to provide integrated care that addresses both the substance use disorder and the mental health condition concurrently. This involves a team of professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, and counselors, working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The treatment plan may include various therapeutic modalities, medication management, and support services. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing are commonly used therapeutic approaches. Medications may be prescribed to manage psychiatric symptoms and support the individual's recovery from substance use.

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We are not affiliated with any of the listed mental health or addiction treatment facilities.

Treatment may not be offered in your location. Treatment for your specific addiction or mental health condition may not be offered.

If you'd like to find additional treatment options, you can visit SAMHSA at https://www.samhsa.gov/. In accordance with Florida Law, the Florida Department of Children and Families can provide additional treatment options and can be reached at https://www.myflfamilies.com/SAMH-Get-Help.

If you are experiencing severe emotional distress and/or suicidal thoughts, please seek all available help immediately, including contacting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 and/or visiting their website at: https://988lifeline.org/.