Ascension Illinois – Behavioral Health Westchester

About Ascension Illinois – Behavioral Health Westchester

AMITA Health Center for Wellness is a comprehensive treatment center that offers a wide range of services to help people struggling with addiction. They offer programs for both adults and young adults, as well as specialized programs for men and women. In addition to traditional outpatient and inpatient treatment, they also offer detoxification, intervention, and aftercare services. Their treatment approach is based on the latest scientific research and includes a variety of therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, creative arts therapy, and family therapy.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
An alcohol rehab in Illinois helps people gain the skills they need to overcome addiction and maintain long-term sobriety. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an alcohol program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
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.
Young Adult Rehab
Choosing a young adult rehab in Illinois can be a great way to learn new life skills while also addressing substance use. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a young adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Adult Program
Adulting can be hard. When you choose an adult program in Illinois, you get the support you need to overcome addiction and build a successful life. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an adult program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Men's Rehab
Men need unique support, and a men’s rehab in Illinois can help them manage gender-specific concerns while overcoming addiction. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a men’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Women's Rehab
When people join a women’s rehab in Illinois, they are able to tackle gender-specific issues while receiving treatment. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, a women’s program will offer specific support for your emotional, mental, and social needs.
Dual Diagnosis Care
The Westchester location treats substance use disorders alongside co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, coordinating psychiatry and therapy through the Ascension Illinois behavioral health team.
Virtual Care
Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health Westchester offers virtual visits through the Ascension One app, allowing clients to attend therapy and psychiatry appointments remotely alongside in-person outpatient services.

Insurance Coverage

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.
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.
Financial aid
Trying to see if you qualify for financial aid programs can be a great way to pay for rehab in Illinois. Community groups or non-profits in your area may offer assistance, or you might find a treatment program that has grants or scholarships.
Medicare
How do you pay for rehab in Illinois? If you have Medicare, consider using it to pay for some or all of the costs of treatment. Coverage may vary depending on whether you have Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage. You may be responsible for certain costs, such as copayments and deductibles.
Military insurance
When you’re planning to use military insurance to pay for rehab in Illinois, there are a few details to keep in mind. Contact your insurer to get details about coverage and out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and copayments.
Free
Looking for free rehabs can help you access the treatment you need in Illinois. As you look at options, make sure you choose a program run by qualified professionals that uses evidence-based treatment. Free rehabs are often run by the state or county.
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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Detox Treatment
For most people, detox in Illinois is the first step in their recovery journey. Most detox programs last around one week, although some are longer. You will generally receive medical treatment for withdrawal symptoms as well as treatment planning for the next stage of rehab.
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Outpatient Rehab
Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health Westchester provides outpatient behavioral health services for substance abuse and addiction, combining evaluations, ongoing therapy, and counseling for adults in Westchester, Illinois.
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Aftercare Support
Aftercare in Illinois helps clients maintain long-term recovery by providing essential support after treatment ends. Some aftercare programs will help you connect to community resources and social services in your area, from housing to healthcare to financial assistance.
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Sober Living Homes
Sober living in Illinois gives you a place to live that provides encouragement, support, and accountability. Sober living is a place where you can practice your new life skills and begin to work toward an independent, substance-free life.
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Intervention Services
For some people, intervention in Illinois is the first step in their recovery journey. An intervention professional can offer valuable resources and support and help your loved one find the right program, get there, and begin treatment.

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.
Creative Arts Therapy
Creative arts therapy in Illinois allows you to explore emotions in a non-confrontational way. The goal of creative arts therapy is to help clients work through their emotions in a healthy way so they can start to understand the root cause of their substance use.
Family Therapy
Family therapy in Illinois helps clients overcome substance use by addressing the family conflicts and dysfunction that may contribute to addiction. There are several goals in family therapy. Some sessions may be focused on specific past events, while others address current broken relationships or how good intentions have gone astray. Over time, family relationships can be restored, making recovery easier.
Group Therapy
The Westchester clinic offers group therapy sessions led by behavioral health specialists, giving clients dealing with addiction and mental health conditions a supportive setting for shared recovery work.
Individual Therapy
Behavioral health specialists at Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health Westchester provide one-on-one counseling for clients working through substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns in an outpatient setting.
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.
Evaluation and Assessment
Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health Westchester’s care team conducts evaluations to understand each client’s mental health and substance use concerns before building a personalized care plan.