A helpful place to start is to ask yourself if your alcohol or drug use could be contributing to difficulties you've been experiencing, like relationship troubles, issues at work or new or worsening health conditions. These are clues that your substance use might be impacting your ability to cope or function well—and that you might benefit from treatment.
To get an even better perspective, contact a Hazelden Betty Ford care navigator. Confidentially and at no cost, our care navigators can help assess your situation, share the types of behavioral health programs and services we offer in Illinois, and guide you in determining the most-effective next steps.
You can also ask our care navigators about the different levels and components of addiction rehab available at our Chicago, Illinois, treatment facility, including:
There is a strong correlation between trauma and addiction. Many people who are diagnosed with a substance use disorder also have a history of trauma. Our special-focus, trauma-informed groups provide a safe and supportive setting for you to:
Participating in a trauma-informed group during rehab could make all the difference in your recovery journey.
We do not provide drug or alcohol detox services at our Chicago outpatient clinic, but our residential treatment centers in Minnesota, California and Oregon have fully staffed medical units for detoxification services.
Due to the unpredictable and potentially severe side effects of alcohol and other drug withdrawal, it's important to seek out medical advice about the detoxification process. Detox services are often required before starting an addiction rehab program because the process helps to ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings so you can focus your attention and energy on treatment.
Video conferencing technologies have opened the doors to treatment and therapy to more people than ever—and it's made all the difference for many people seeking help. Hazelden Betty Ford's virtual programs are a great fit if you have accessibility or mobility challenges or you aren't located near Chicago.
For some Hazelden Betty Ford patients, access to virtual treatment has improved participation rates because attendance is so convenient.
Our Chicago-based virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) incorporates evidence-based behavioral health therapies, Twelve Step principles and practices, and the latest scientific research about addiction recovery. Your care plan will be based on bio/psycho/social assessments and will include individual therapy, group sessions and sober living skill-building.
Your treatment team will connect you with effective post-treatment resources based on your specific needs. Addiction is a chronic disease. Regaining and maintaining your health and sobriety involves developing healthy new lifestyle routines and practices.
Hazelden Betty Ford offers a wide range of recovery resources to support your long-term sobriety and health goals. Online and in-person recovery support resources are designed to inform and support your recovery, reduce the risk of relapse, and introduce you to healthy new ideas and routines. Some of our most popular resources include:
Hazelden Betty Ford in Chicago is a hub of inspiration and connection for the local recovery community. We host a number of Twelve Step meetings on site each week.
SCHEDULE OF TWELVE STEP MEETINGS
Monday
7:15 p.m. – AA Women's Big Book & Step Meeting
Tuesday
6 p.m. – Families Anonymous
7:15 p.m. – SLAA (Sex Love Addicts Anonymous)
Wednesday
7 a.m. – Women's Al-Anon Meeting
7:30 p.m. – AA Big Book
8:30 p.m. – Men's AA Meeting
Thursday
7:15 p.m. – Families Anonymous
Friday
7 a.m. – AA Women's Meeting
7 p.m. – Alumni AA
9 p.m. – Narcotics Anonymous
Saturday
8 a.m. – Cocaine Anonymous
10:30 a.m. – Adult Children of Alcoholics
5:30 p.m. – AA Meeting Big Book Study
7 p.m. – AA Meeting
8:30 p.m. – AA Young People's Meeting
Sunday
8:30 a.m. – AA Meeting
10 a.m. – AA Meeting
11:30 a.m. – Adult Children of Alcoholics
5:30 p.m. – AA Big Book
Substance use issues are often accompanied by other mental health conditions. The interplay of symptoms can make diagnosis and treatment complicated. For example, symptoms of an anxiety disorder can become more severe with alcohol or other drug use. Likewise, substance abuse can intensify as symptoms of anxiety worsen.
Hazelden Betty Ford clinicians specialize in dual diagnosis and dual-enhanced treatment of co-occurring disorders. Mental health therapies are fully integrated into your treatment plan and services are provided by psychiatrists, addiction counselors and mental health professionals who have expertise in co-occurring disorders.
Outpatient mental health appointments at Hazelden Betty Ford's Chicago treatment center are available in person and virtually, and provided by licensed mental health professionals. Services include: