Located at 8012 South Crandon Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, South Shore Hospital – Medical Detox Services is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Medical Detox Services program is operated by South Shore Hospital.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), hospital inpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for seniors or older adults, veterans, active duty military, and members of military families.
South Shore Hospital – Medical Detox Services is accredited by Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, hospital licensing authority, 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.