Counseling First

1525 East 53rd Street, Suite 415, Chicago, Cook, IL 60615

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Counseling First

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Counseling First is a private non-profit organization offering outpatient treatment in Chicago, IL that caters to adults and young adults seeking help for substance use disorders. This center offers programs for substance use treatment including anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.

Facility Highlights

MAT

co-occurring disorder treatment

1 accreditation

3.5 / 5

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About Counseling First

They accept Federal or government funding and cash or self-payment as forms of payment for services offered and caters to both female and male patients.

This facility also uses counseling as part of its substance use disorder treatment, both helping to understand the cause of addiction and creating tools to aid with recovery. Counseling First uses individual counseling, group counseling and couples counseling during treatment.

Counseling First offers recovery support services dedicated to helping patients get back on their feet and continue their recovery. These support services include housing services, recovery coaching, mentoring/peer support and employment counseling or training as well as transitional services including discharge planning and outcome follow-up after discharge.

This rehab center does not currently hold recognized certification from a regulatory body but is listed on SAMHSA’s facility database.

Counseling First (Chicago, Illinois) is rated 3.5 on Recovered’s Trustscore which is based on user reviews and accreditations.

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Company Information

1525 East 53rd Street, Suite 415, Chicago, Cook, IL 60615
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Recovered TrustScore 3.5 / 5

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Overview of Services

Age Groups Accepted

Adults, Young adults

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients

Specialization

Substance use treatment

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Age Range

Adults Young adults

Specializations & Groups

Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients

Services

Substance use treatment

Setting

Outpatient Regular outpatient treatment

Payment support

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Assessment & Testing

Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
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Transitional Services & Aftercare

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge

Medication Assisted Treatment Policy

Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders

Therapies and Interventions

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
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At This Facility

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Counseling/Education Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Marital/couples counseling
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Smoking/vaping policy

Smoking permitted in designated area Vaping permitted in designated area

Special Services

Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance
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Insurance Policy & Other Considerations

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere No formal relationship with prescribing entity

FAQs

Common Questions About Counseling First

Where are they located?

Counseling First is located in Chicago, IL, and is accessible via local public transport.

What types of treatment do they offer?

Counseling First offers outpatient treatment to adults and young adults seeking help for substance use disorders.

Do they treat opioid use disorders?

Counseling First does not treat opioid use disorders. Search below for nearby rehabs that offer opioid use disorder treatment.

Do they offer recovery support services?

Yes, they offer recovery support services dedicated to helping patients get back on their feet and continue their recovery. These support services include housing services, recovery coaching, mentoring/peer support and employment counseling or training as well as transitional services including discharge planning and outcome follow-up after discharge.

Do they have detox programs?

This facility does not list detox in their services. To find detox services in your area please check nearby facilities below.

What counseling or therapy do they offer?

This facility uses counseling as part of its substance use disorder treatment, both helping to understand the cause of addiction and creating tools to aid with recovery. Counseling First uses individual counseling, group counseling and couples counseling during treatment.
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