Renz Center is a 501 c (3) non profit community based organization that strives to assist low-income individuals. By utilizing insurance, Medicaid and/or a sliding fee scale, no one is denied service because of an inability to pay.
We serve individuals in western Cook and north/central Kane County, including but not limited to: Elgin, South Elgin, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Geneva, Burlington, Hampshire, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Bartlett, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Barrington, Lake in the Hills and Algonquin.
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Services Offered
Adult Outpatient Counseling - Adult Outpatient Services at Renz Addiction Counseling Center consist of individual, group and family counseling. Specialty groups include: * Young Adult - for those who are (17-20 years old) * Dual Diagnosis - for those who have mental health concerns as well as substance misuse issues * Cognitive Change - for those who struggle with responsibility, thinking errors and impulsive decision making * Seeking Safety - for those who also have a history of trauma as we promote safe and healthy behavior changes * Relapse Prevention Education - for those who have struggled with past relapse and are creating a strong recovery program * Parenting Group - for those who can benefit from supportive parenting education * Medication Assisted Treatment - for individuals struggling with an alcohol and/or opiate use disorder * Relapse Prevention Process - for those who are in Active Stage Of Change who are practicing a strong recovery program and are encouraged to implement safe and supportive long-term recovery.
Sliding scale fees are possible through agency fundraising and community support such as: * FOX VALLEY UNITED WAY * GENEVA COMMUNITY CHEST * GENEVA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD * HANOVER TOWNSHIP MENTAL HEALTH BOARD * ST. CHARLES MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
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