DuPage County Health Department – Central Public Health Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 111 North County Farm Road in Wheaton, Illinois. It is a government-operated provider. The Central Public Health Center program is operated by DuPage County Health Department.
Patients can access standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
DuPage County Health Department – Central Public Health Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, housing services, and assistance with obtaining social services.