Family Guidance Centers Inc – U of I Mile Square Health Center

Family Guidance Centers Inc – U of I Mile Square Health Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1220 South Wood Street in Chicago, Illinois. It is a nonprofit provider. The U of I Mile Square Health Center program is operated by Family Guidance Centers Inc.

Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Services are available in Spanish.

Family Guidance Centers Inc – U of I Mile Square Health Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, federally Qualified Health Center, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and assistance with obtaining social services.