Phone Number: 312-620-0896
Website: http://www.counselingfirst.org
Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview
Counseling First is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Chicago, IL (Cook County). They also provide treatment for non substance related addiction disorder, gambling addiction disorder, and internet use disorder.
They serve DUI/DWI clients only. Counseling First accepts young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treats both men and women.
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications
Counseling First has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.
- State Substance Abuse Agency
Addiction Treatment Setting
Counseling First provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):
- Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
- Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Type of Opioid Treatment
Counseling First offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:
- Accepts clients on opioid medication
- Does not use medication for opioid addiction
- Does not treat opioid addiction
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches
Counseling First uses the following addiction treatment approaches:
- Anger Management
- Brief Intervention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance use counseling approach
- Trauma-related counseling
Rehab Counseling and Education
Counseling First offers the following counseling and education programs:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Marital/Couples Counseling
- Substance Abuse Education
- Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
- Employment counseling or training
Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs
Counseling First offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:
- Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services
Counseling First offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:
- Case Management Services
- Mental Health Services
- Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
- Social Skills Development
Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services
Counseling First offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Aftercare / Continuing Care
- Discharge Planning
Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance
Counseling First offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:
- Cash or Self Payment
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services
Counseling First utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Outreach to persons in the community
Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services
Counseling First screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- Screening for Mental Health Disorders
- Screening for Substance Use
Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services
Counseling First has the following smoking policies/assistance:
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Screening for tobacco use