808 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness Center is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Chicago, Illinois, located at 808 South Kedzie Avenue. The Safer Counseling and Wellness Center program is operated by Safer Foundation.
Levels of care offered here include 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 Medicaid and cash or self-payment. 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 criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
808 South Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612
Facility's own contact773-265-0423 · saferfoundation.org
Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness 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, Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness Center accepts medicaid and cash or self-payment. 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.
Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness 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.
Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness Center reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State mental health department.
Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness Center directly at 773-265-0423. To compare Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Safer Foundation – Safer Counseling and Wellness Center.
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