Affordable Recovery Housing

13811 South Western Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406

Blue Island, Illinois

708-299-0758

About Affordable Recovery Housing

Affordable Recovery Housing is a sober living environment for men and women in Blue Island and Park Forest in Illinois. Located on the south side of Chicago, their vision is to impact the lives of people who were in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction.

Foundation for Independent Living

They provide assistance not only in a sober living home, but also in establishing a foundation for independent living with employment training and long-term job placement. The strategy is to establish a home for individuals who want to recover from addiction by creating opportunities to overcome that addiction.

This includes developing training skills, building strong relationships, and remaining clean and sober. Admission is based on your commitment to be abstinent from all drugs and alcohol, attending all required meetings and groups, and completing all assignments that were assigned by the staff.

The sober living program is three to six months long during which you have access to several groups and other support services. They provide several support services, including case management, off-site counselors, and onsite recovery coaching and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, recovery education, and life skills.

Employment Training Provided

Employment training includes learning skills in construction through on the job training and workshops to find established jobs and working with the organization to rehabilitate homes. They also work with staffing agencies to hire individuals regardless of the person's background.

They provide transportation to and from your employment. There are two men in a bedroom with a free phone for local and long-distance calling, cable television, utilities, and cleaning supplies. There’s an open food pantry and three meals each day.

Amenities

Rec Room & Activities

Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, ...wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Drug Rehab Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Teen & Adolescent Program

Adult Program

Individuals who are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol can get support at an adult program in Illinois. Designed for men and women over the age of 18, these programs offer rehabilitation treatment and recovery services.

Alcoholism

Each alcohol rehab in Illinois is unique, but most include three basic aspects of treatment: medical detox, psychotherapy, and medication. Through these methods, participants receive treatment for the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of alcohol use disorder.

Drug Rehab

Drug rehab in Illinois is designed to help men and women recover from drug addiction. The length of the program and its intensity vary, based on the individual’s needs. It’s important to find the right program to suit your unique situation and challenges.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in Illinois typically includes individual, group, and family therapies. Group sessions are conducted with men only, which encourages greater vulnerability and sharing opportunities among participants.

Opioid Treatment

Learn the skills you need to break free from opioid dependence at opioid rehab in Illinois. Program options include detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, counseling, and medication assisted treatment programs, which are tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

Teen & Adolescent Program

Some of the most common services offered in a young adult program in Illinois include individual and group counseling, medication management, educational courses, and 12-step programs. These programs are tailored to address the challenges of this stage of life.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

Inpatient rehab in Illinois features intensive clinical supervision and a highly structured and supportive env...ironment, meaning this level of care is especially well suited for clients just beginning their recovery journey and those at risk of relapse.

Sober Living

Sober living in Illinois offers an environment where you can focus on your recovery journey. You’ll live in ...a drug-free residence, where you’ll contribute to household bills and chores, attend 12-step meetings, and submit to random drug testing. This structured environment can be helpful to maintain sobriety during the first few months of recovery.

Financial Aid

If you need help to pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Illinois, there are a number of financial aid programs a...vailable. In order to qualify for aid, you must fill out an application and check on the status of your application often. Competition can be stiff for these forms of financial assistance.

Sliding Scale Payment

Many alcohol and drug rehabs in Illinois offer sliding scale payment plans for clients who cannot otherwise af...ford to pay for treatment. You'll need to fill out an application and, upon acceptance, the rehab will work with you to develop a payment plan based on your income.

708-299-0758