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10 Best Free & State-Funded Rehabs in Chicago, IL (2026)

We list 84 free & state-funded rehabs in Chicago, IL, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 84Treatment facilities
  • 8Offer detox
  • 19Inpatient / residential
  • 81Accept Medicaid

State-Funded / Low-Cost: the basics

State-funded rehab programs use public money, including federal SAMHSA block grants, to provide free or low-cost addiction treatment to people who can't afford it. They usually serve people with low incomes and no insurance or not enough insurance. Availability and rules vary by state and county, and some programs have waitlists. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 free & state-funded rehabs in Chicago, IL

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Alpharus Health – Chicago Independence

    Chicago, IL

    8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
    4.2Google141 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  2. McDermott Center/Haymarket Center – Outpatient

    Chicago, IL

    8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
    5.0Google5 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  3. Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center

    Chicago, IL

    8.2ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.2 out of 10
    4.7Google102 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. ABRAXAS Youth and Family Services – Southwood Interventions

    Chicago, IL

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    3.0Google4 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts Medicaid and self-pay.

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  5. Rosecrance Inc – Therapies Chicago/Norwood Park

    Chicago, IL

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.8Google29 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  6. Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – St Leonards

    Chicago, IL

    8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
    4.9Google27 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  7. Rosecrance Therapies – Chicago River North

    Chicago, IL

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.6Google31 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  8. New Age Services Corporation

    Chicago, IL

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. Harbor Light Alcoholism and Drug – Dependence Services

    Chicago, IL

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.7Google14 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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  10. South Shore Hospital – Medical Detox Services

    Chicago, IL

    7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
    2.8Google387 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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All free & state-funded rehabs in Chicago, IL

8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
4.2Google141 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +7 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
3.0Google4 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +7 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.5ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.5 out of 10
5.0Google5 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
2.8Google387 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Loretto Hospital

Chicago, IL 60644

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.1Google460 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
4.9Google27 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
3.2Google169 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.3Google7 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.7Google14 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
3.9Google14 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
4.7Google3 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

New Age Services Corporation

Chicago, IL 60623

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
3.6Google60 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.2ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.2 out of 10
4.7Google102 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
4.4Google27 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
4.2Google18 reviews

Joint Commission · CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
3.0Google4 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
5.0Google1 review

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.1Google31 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
3.2Google38 reviews

COA accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.8Google23 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.8Google29 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.6Google31 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Thresholds – Dincin Center

Chicago, IL 60613

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
2.7Google33 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Thresholds Bridge South OE

Chicago, IL 60613

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
2.7Google33 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many free & state-funded rehabs are in Chicago, IL?

We list 84 free & state-funded rehabs in Chicago, IL, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.