Since 1975, PEER Services has provided community-based substance abuse prevention and treatment services to the residents of Evanston, Northfield, New Trier, Maine and Niles Townships, and the north side of Chicago.
Our mission is to prevent and treat the problems that substance abuse causes individuals, families and our communities.
We are dedicated to our community and committed to providing high-quality, affordable treatment and services to all in need.
Adult Treatment If you are an adult in need of help for problems related to alcohol or other drugs, PEER Services' Adult Treatment program offers a range of supportive options provided by highly trained, caring professionals. Our adult
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Services Offered
* Individual counseling * Group counseling (outpatient, intensive outpatient, and aftercare groups) * DUI services * Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluations
Adolescent Treatment Adolescent substance use can range from early experimentation to severe dependence. PEER Services' Adolescent Treatment team responds by offering a wide variety of options designed to meet the needs of adolescents, depending where on the continuum their use may fall. * FACTS Education Class * Early Intervention * Outpatient Treatment- Adolescent * Intensive Outpatient- Adolescent * Drug Screening * DUI Risk Education and Treatment
Young Adult Treatment At PEER Services, we understand that substance use affects individuals at different stages of life in unique ways. If you are between the ages of 18 and 29 and in need of help for problems related to alcohol or other drugs, our Young Adult Treatment program offers a range of supportive options designed to meet your needs. Available Services Offered: * Intensive outpatient group counseling. Groups can provide a powerful source of support for you and your goals in recovery. These sessions, led by a master's level professional, provide you with helpful group interaction, education, understanding and support. Our Young Adult intensive outpatient group is offered Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. +E4 * Early intervention drug and alcohol education. If you don't meet the full criteria for substance use or dependence, you may still face some significant risks. We have Early Intervention services designed to help you identify risks associated with substance use as well as to enhance overall healthy lifestyle decisions.
* Individualized services based on need. Sessions with our Master's level clinician provide you with support, recovery resources, understanding and encouragement as you seek a healthier life. At PEER Services, your individual treatment is always a deeply respectful and collaborative process, following your pace, your goals, and your measures of health and success.
Specialized Older Adult Treatment * Individual counseling for substance-abusing individuals and their family members * Specialized substance-use disorders education and counseling services for older adults * Alcohol and other drug evaluations * Specialized groups in response to client needs * Individual and group aftercare services
Fees and Payment
PEER Services is a preferred in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois. We also accept other major insurance that covers outpatient substance abuse treatment. We encourage families to review their policies or consult with their insurance carrier. Please check that we accept your insurance before making an appointment. Accepted Insurance Plans: * BlueCross and BlueShield * Cenpatico * MHN * Medicaid * Medicaid Managed Care * Medicare * Meridian * Molina * Out of Network Please note that no one is ever turned away from treatment due to an inability to pay. For individuals who do not have private or public insurance benefits for outpatient substance abuse care and believe that fees would be a barrier to getting help, PEER Services provides full or partial treatment scholarships. Scholarships are based on a family's income, the number of people supported by that income and any extraordinary circumstances including other medical conditions, unemployment that may impact an individual's or family's ability to pay for treatment. We are grateful to all of our donors who help to support our treatment scholarship fund.
This is a non-profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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