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About Change Counseling

1523 Weatherstone Lane Suite 1-A, Elgin, IL 60123

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Levels of care3 programsOutpatient
Payment3 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
Languages2 languagesIncl. Spanish
AccreditationState licensed

About About Change Counseling

About Change Counseling is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Elgin, Illinois, located at 1523 Weatherstone Lane Suite 1-A.

Patients can access intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model.

Payment options include private health insurance and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients. Services are available in Spanish.

The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care and discharge planning.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidNot listed
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients

Recovery support

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning

Counseling & education

  • Substance use disorder education
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Language servicesSpanish
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization
Exclusive servicesSpecially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Location

1523 Weatherstone Lane Suite 1-A
Elgin, IL 60123

Facility's own contact847-668-8969

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Questions about About Change Counseling

What services does About Change Counseling offer?

About Change Counseling lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does About Change Counseling accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, About Change Counseling accepts private health insurance and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.

Does About Change Counseling offer detox?

About Change Counseling does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.

Is About Change Counseling licensed?

About Change Counseling reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.

Who does About Change Counseling treat?

About Change Counseling accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.

How do I get admitted to About Change Counseling or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact About Change Counseling directly at 847-668-8969. To compare About Change Counseling with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with About Change Counseling.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with About Change Counseling.