Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago

2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657

Chicago, Illinois

773-665-3000

About Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago

Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago is a nonprofit Catholic hospital in Chicago, Illinois whose associated Harborview Recovery Center provides substance use treatment for adults on the city's North Side.

I noted they are rooted in a 12 step model of recovery and emphasize total sobriety alongside support for co-occurring mental health conditions.

Addiction Treatment With Psychotherapy

Clients may access several levels of care including an Intensive Outpatient Program that meets four times weekly for three hours and a Low Intensity Outpatient Program meeting weekly for two hours.

I found care follows an Alcoholics Anonymous based 12 step approach and includes interactive group psychotherapy and case management, community meetings, and family programming.

The program also supports dual diagnosis and co-occurring mental health needs as well as residential treatment and substance use services with counseling.

Quick Facts About Harborview Recovery Center

Location: Lincoln Park/Lakeview area of Chicago, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Levels of care: Residential treatment, IOP, and LIOP.
Who they treat: Adult men and women, with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Approach: Total sobriety, 12 step model with family programming.
Payment options: Private pay, with hospital level billing and financial assistance resources.
Setting: Embedded within a full service hospital campus, supporting access to broader medical services.

Amenities

Art Therapy

Art and music are mediums that connect with our feelings, making them a great recovery tool during addiction treatment. Studies show that combining art/music and drug rehab can have a greater therapeutic impact than drug rehab alone, as you’re able to access parts of your brain and body that you may not have access to during traditional talk therapy. Benefits of art/music therapy include lowering stress and anxiety, promoting healthy neurochemicals, and providing stress relief.

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Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

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.

WiFi

Some rehab programs offer free Wi-Fi to guests who have full access to their smartphone devices or laptop computers during treatment. While access to these devices may be allowed, the time spent using them is often regulated or restricted so clients can focus on treatment.

Yoga Studio

Treatment centers with a yoga studio offer a special form of holistic therapy during the recovery process. Yoga boosts mindfulness, a sense of calm, and healthy reflection during drug rehab via breathing exercises, stretching, and a progression of specific postures.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

In Illinois, cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective method for addiction treatment. It teaches effective communication skills, provides tools to help people improve mood, and empowers participants to dismiss insecurities that can lead to substance abuse.

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.

Women's Rehab

Women who have substance use disorders are more likely than men to have co-occurring mental health disorders. Women’s rehab in Illinois often provides treatment for dual diagnosis, so women can get help for their addiction and disorders such as anxiety or depression.

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.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

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

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

An Illinois dual diagnosis program treats both your mental health and recovery needs. Psychiatrists and addiction specialists work together to address co-occurring disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or ADHD.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Payment Options

Financial Aid

If you need help to pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Illinois, there are a number of financial aid programs available. 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.

Free Rehab

Most states offer free alcohol and drug rehabs through public mental health and addiction treatment centers. These centers often provide detox, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), and support groups. You must meet certain requirements in order to qualify for free alcohol and drug rehabs, such as lack of income and insurance.

Medicaid Accepted

Medicaid will cover at least some, if not all, of the associated costs for detox and alcohol or drug rehab in Illinois. Since Medicaid is not accepted by every treatment provider, be sure to speak with your insurance provider to confirm your benefits and the coverage details before entering a treatment program.

Medicare Accepted

If you qualify for Medicare coverage, you can use it to offset the costs of alcohol and drug rehab in Illinois. It pays for inpatient and outpatient treatment, so long as it's deemed medically necessary, you receive care from a center that accepts Medicare, and a medical provider sets up your plan of care.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for active and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

For those who have priviate insurance coverage, the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Illinois can be greatly reduced or completely eliminated. But keep in mind, coverage rates vary by specific plan, so be sure to confirm your plan details with your provider.

Self-Pay Options

Self-pay options, also known as private pay, are common when paying for drug rehab in Illinois. As the name suggests, you are paying for treatment out-of-pocket. Examples of private pay include paying in cash, writing a check, taking out a personal or medical loan, credit card payments, and more.

Sliding Scale Payment

Many alcohol and drug rehabs in Illinois offer sliding scale payment plans for clients who cannot otherwise afford 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.

Accreditations

Joint Commission: Yes

Accepted Insurance

Ascension Saint Joseph – Chicago works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.