5000 South 5th Avenue Unit 116-A, Building 228, Hines, IL 60141
Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section is a VA substance use treatment provider in Hines, Illinois, located at 5000 South 5th Avenue Unit 116-A, Building 228. The Chief Substance Abuse Section program is operated by Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, 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 methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans and members of military families.
Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) and drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Federal Government, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
5000 South 5th Avenue Unit 116-A, Building 228
Hines, IL 60141
Facility's own contact708-202-8387 x2974 · va.gov/hines-health-care/locations/edward-hines-junior-hospital
Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, 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.
Yes. Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section reports accreditation from The Joint Commission and CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans and members of military families.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section directly at 708-202-8387 x2974. To compare Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Vet Affairs/Edward Hines Jr Hospital – Chief Substance Abuse Section.
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