First Step House

1029 Graceland Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Des Plaines, Illinois

847-824-1256

About First Step House

First Step House is a temporary housing facility located in Des Plaines, Illinois. They house men with alcohol use disorders. They’re a not-for-profit organization chartered by the state of Illinois. The facility provides shelter to eight clients at a time. Men can stay there for up to eight weeks. The service is provided to men in 12 Step programs and need a place to stay.

I thought it was interesting that the management differentiates between people with alcohol use disorder and people who take drugs. If you struggle with both alcohol and drugs, you may stay at this facility. But if you only have a problem with substances and not alcohol, they won’t be able to accommodate you.

What are the Rules for Residents?

The facility is not officially a part of Alcoholics Anonymous, but they do host meetings there. They have 20 AA Meetings a week that are open to the public. Each Sunday morning at 9:30, they have meetings for loved ones of participants. You must attend at least 3 AA meetings at the house to be considered for residency. You must also have at least 2 12-step sponsors refer you.

You must pay $80 a week for rent. You will be charged $160 upon entry. They’re not a treatment center, and they don’t take insurance. You will be provided with a bed and three meals a day. You will be expected to do chores while you are there.

Recreational Activities

The aspect I like best about this place is all the recreational activities they have for residents. They have holiday dances and golf outings. They even have retreats and picnics.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recov...er. 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.

Private Rooms

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

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program Adult Program Alcoholism Men's Rehab Drug Rehab Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Illinois may be brief or long-term, depending on the individual. During this time, you wil...l maintain membership in a support group as well as attend one-on-one counseling sessions. The focus is ongoing development of life skills that will prevent relapse.

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.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

In many cases, drug rehab in Illinois begins with intervention. Professional intervention services are availab...le to help you facilitate an intervention, develop a treatment plan, and choose the program that best suits your loved one’s needs.

Self-Pay Options

Self-pay options, also known as private pay, are common when paying for drug rehab in Illinois. As the name su...ggests, 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.

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