Get care for substance use disorder and addiction

If you are concerned about substance use or chemical dependency for yourself or a loved one, it’s OK to ask for help. Reaching out for help for an addiction is an important step that takes courage when you or a loved one is struggling. Call the Ascension Illinois Behavioral Medicine Call Center 24/7 to get help or schedule an appointment. Call day or night, 855-383-2224.

At Ascension Illinois, you and your loved ones receive personalized care and support through dedicated treatment centers fully staffed by mental health professionals who specialize in the care and treatment of substance use disorders and addictions:

• One dedicated mental health specialty care hospital with inpatient treatment for substance use disorders.
• Addiction care clinics throughout the Chicagoland area that offer individual counseling and group therapy.
• Ascension Illinois hospitals and ERs, prepared for any type of mental health emergency and substance use crisis.

Care for the whole person

When you choose Ascension Illinois, you get a specialist and care team who focus on treating the whole you – including your physical or mental health. And your doctor is part of a national team of mental health professionals, sharing best practices and research. You and your loved ones can get the advanced care you need for conditions, including:

• Alcoholism
• Chemical dependency on medications and illegal substances
• Nicotine addiction
• Other addictions — gambling, internet and gaming, sex, and shopping

Comprehensive care for addiction

From your first consultation and throughout your ongoing care, a team of doctors and caregivers specializing in addiction medicine care for you or your loved one. You will receive supportive, personalized care in a compassionate and judgment-free environment to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Ascension Illinois Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and Foglia Family Foundation Residential Treatment Center is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. And board-certified addiction medicine doctors and care teams focus on abstinence, education and relapse prevention tools to help improve your overall health and well-being.

You will be connected to our treatment programs that are customized for teens and adults, including:

• 24/7 mental health emergency care
• Behavioral health counseling for individuals and families
• Intensive inpatient addiction recovery programs
• Partial-day treatment programs
• Residential treatment programs

At every visit, your doctor and care team start by listening to understand you, so your care and recovery plan is customized for your health needs on an ongoing basis. The latest addiction recovery techniques are used, including medication and behavioral therapy to help reduce cravings, support withdrawal symptoms and prevent a relapse. And the dots for your care are connected with advanced treatments, supportive recovery programs and follow-up care for your overall health and well-being.

Care for substance use disorder connected to other mental health conditions

Being diagnosed with a mental health condition also increases your risk for a substance use disorder. At Ascension Illinois, we care for and treat all types of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. For example, sometimes a person may have both alcohol use disorder and depression. Substance use may be a challenge more frequently for people who have been diagnosed with certain mental health conditions, including:

• Anxiety disorders, including PTSD
• Depression, also called mood disorders
• Personality disorders
• Schizophrenia

At Ascension Illinois, we offer hope for those struggling with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, delivering the personalized care and support you need.

24/7 care for a mental health emergency

Quickly recognizing the signs that you or a loved one is experiencing moderate to severe mental or emotional distress is the first step in getting necessary care. For emergencies, including severe mental health distress and suspected substance overdose, ERs at our hospitals are open 24/7.

Find an ER location near you

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

No matter what problems you're dealing with, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/chat.

Confidential | Free | Available 24/7

Connect with trained crisis counselors | Available call or text

If you or a loved one is experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.

Frequently asked questions about Ascension Illinois substance use and addiction care