1901 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
Located at 1901 1st Avenue in Sterling, Illinois, LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Sterling Counseling Center program is operated by LSSI.
Patients can access intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, 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 payment, the facility accepts 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, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, and seniors or older adults. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Council on Accreditation (COA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
1901 1st Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Facility's own contact833-610-5774 · lssi.org
LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center accepts 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. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center directly at 833-610-5774. To compare LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with LSSI – Sterling Counseling Center.
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