Located at 4734 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – NEXA/MAR/OTP is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The NEXA/MAR/OTP program is operated by Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc.
Patients can access intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – NEXA/MAR/OTP accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. 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 young adults and seniors or older adults. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – NEXA/MAR/OTP is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.