Family Guidance Centers

About Family Guidance Centers

Family Guidance Centers is a behavioral health and substance use treatment provider for adults in Springfield, Illinois.

The Springfield site offers a full continuum of care, including mental health counseling for substance use and co-occurring conditions.

Their mission centers on accessible, compassionate recovery support with a clear commitment that no one is turned away due to financial limitations or citizenship status.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Medication-assisted treatment is a cornerstone of care at the Springfield location, with all three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder available, including methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone and naltrexone/Vivitrol.

The clinical team pairs medication with substance use counseling and case management to support long-term recovery.

Sessions blend cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, trauma-informed counseling and 12-step facilitation.

Residential and Continuum-of-Care Services

Springfield offers residential treatment for adults 18 and older, providing structured days with therapy, educational classes, group activities, physical activity and shared meals.

Short-term stabilization and transitional housing are also available for individuals awaiting assessment or linkage, allowing clients to step down smoothly into outpatient care.

The Springfield office accommodates clients with in-person care, walk-in intake, telehealth and transportation assistance including Uber Health and bus passes.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis is when you have a mental health diagnosis along with a substance use disorder. Getting integrated rehab in Illinois is essential to long-term recovery. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, dual diagnosis program will offer specific support for your mental health needs alongside traditional substance use treatment.
Opioid Addiction
If you choose rehab in Illinois, you’ll receive professional treatment that will help you break free of opioid addiction. During this program, you’ll work with professional counselors to deal with the psychological, emotional, and physical issues that opioid misuse can cause. Over time, you’ll learn how to live without substance use long-term.
Drug Rehab
If you’re struggling with your substance use use, consider a drug rehab in Illinois. In a drug treatment program, you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.

Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
In Illinois, you can pay for rehab yourself, which is known as self-pay. Whether you write a check, have money sent to the center electronically, or use a medical loan, you’ll want to check the fee schedule, which may vary depending on the level of care.
Medicaid
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Illinois, including using Medicaid if you qualify. Using Medicaid can allow you to access treatment without paying much, if anything, out of pocket. Be sure to find a center that accepts Medicaid and has the level of care you need.
Private insurance
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Illinois, and one option is to use private insurance. Insurance plans can pay some or all of the costs of rehab. Each plan has different coverage details, and you’ll pay less if you choose a treatment center in the plan’s network. Contact the insurer to find out more information.
Sliding scale payment assistance
Don’t let the cost of rehab keep you from getting care in Illinois. Instead, find a program that has a sliding scale payment plan. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, you can qualify for a lower cost based on your income and family size.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
Outpatient treatment in Illinois allows clients to live at home or in a sober living facility while attending treatment. Building a new life for yourself takes time, and it’s important to have enough support throughout the process. Outpatient treatment allows you to have more intensive or less intensive help, depending on your needs.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
In Illinois, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely used in addiction treatment. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and CBT may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients identify distorted thinking, replace it with rational thinking, and change their responses accordingly.
Rational Behavioral Therapy
Rational behavior therapy in Illinois teaches you to recognize triggering events, reframe irrational beliefs, and choose healthier responses. This therapy may include role-playing to help you imagine specific situations that might trigger a negative reaction so you can practice challenging irrational beliefs and choosing a more positive response.
Trauma Therapy
Many people struggling with addiction in Illinois are dealing with unprocessed trauma. Trauma-informed therapy can help you address what happened and develop healthier coping strategies. Both inpatient treatment and outpatient care can include trauma-informed therapy, which helps you create a feeling of safety, access peer support, embrace the validity of your feelings, and create healthy coping skills.