Lawndale Christian Health Center – Breakthrough Clinic is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Chicago, Illinois, located at 3219 West Carroll Avenue. The Breakthrough Clinic program is operated by Lawndale Christian Health Center.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Lawndale Christian Health Center – Breakthrough Clinic accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients who have experienced trauma. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and federally Qualified Health Center.
Support services include naloxone and overdose education and assistance with obtaining social services.