Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – Western

Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – Western provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 4534 South Western Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. It is a nonprofit provider. The Western program is operated by Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc.

Levels of care offered here include 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 brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.

Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, 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 children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents and young adults. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – Western is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and housing services.