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Bremen Youth Services

Bremen Youth Services

Drug Rehab Center in Oak Forest, Illinois

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Bremen Youth Services in Oak Forest, Illinois offers comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, including individual, family, and group counseling, case management, and educational support services, accepting private insurance, Medicaid, and a sliding scale fee. They are accredited by CARF and provide specialized substance abuse programs addressing both mental health and addiction.

About This Oak Forest, IL Facility

Bremen Youth Services (BYS) is a non-profit organization located in Oak Forest, Illinois, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services for children and adults. BYS offers individual, family, and group counseling, case management, educational support services, and promotes community outreach initiatives to better serve their clients. They accept private insurance, Medicaid, and a sliding scale fee for their services.

The substance abuse programs provided by Bremen Youth Services are designed to address both the mental health and addiction of individuals in the most comprehensive way. Specialized services include chemical health assessments, substance use education, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management for individuals with substance use and mental health issues. These services are provided by certified and licensed clinicians, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors. BYS is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), a globally recognized accreditation body that demonstrates excellence in the field of addiction and mental health.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Additional Languages
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Bremen Youth Services in Oak Forest.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Bremen Youth Services support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Bremen Youth Services helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Bremen Youth Services offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

    When remaining at their job in Oak Forest, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Bremen Youth Services‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    An alternative choice for inpatient rehabilitation or residential services is the partial hospitalization program (PHP). Patients remain in a hospital-setting at Bremen Youth Services Center in Oak Forest, Illinois and spend several hours a day undergoing various therapy types. The period of treatment ranges from one to six months.

    Bremen Youth Services‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Bremen Youth Services in Oak Forest, Illinois, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Bremen Youth Services in Oak Forest, IL that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Bremen Youth Services in Oak Forest, IL provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Illinois communicate and express their emotions well.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Bremen Youth Services gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

    Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Bremen Youth Services Location and Directions
    Address Information15350 Oak Park Avenue P.O. Box 627
    Oak Forest, Illinois 60452 Phone Number(708) 687-9200 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Oak Forest, Illinois Addiction Information

    In 2016, more than 2,350 Illinoisans died from drug overdoses. More than 5,500 deaths annually occur in Illinois due to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. 7.17% of Illinois residents reported using illicit drugs in the past month (2018). Substance abuse costs the state approximately $3.5 billion every year.

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