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Comwell - Chester

Comwell - Chester

Drug Rehab Center in Chester, Illinois

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

Comwell - Chester is a residential addiction and substance abuse treatment facility that offers individualized, evidence-based treatment programs, including a range of therapy options and holistic therapy, as well as 24/7 continuous care and post-discharge services.

About This Chester, IL Facility

Comwell - Chester is an addiction treatment facility located in Chester, Illinois. Founded in 1971, this long-standing facility offers comprehensive services to individuals suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Comwell - Chester is known for its commitment to providing personalized care, ensuring each patient receives the attention and treatment they need to overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery.

Comwell - Chester offers a wide range of services and treatment methods for individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. They specialize in dual-diagnosis treatment, effectively addressing both mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The facility provides outpatient levels of care, allowing patients to receive treatment while still living at home or in a sober living environment. Additionally, Comwell - Chester offers aftercare support programs to ensure patients have ongoing support and resources upon completing their treatment. With an emphasis on individualized care and evidence-based approaches, Comwell - Chester strives to help individuals regain control of their lives and maintain long-term sobriety.

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

    Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.

    While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Comwell - Chester in Chester, IL

    With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.

    Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at Comwell - Chester in Chester, IL comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.

    Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Comwell - Chester aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment in Chester, IL. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. Comwell - Chester peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be involved.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Comwell - Chester. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Chester, IL such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Comwell - Chester‘s Therapies & Programs

    Going through couple’s therapy at Comwell - Chester in Illinois allows for both partners to be on the same page regarding addiction recovery. Whether one or both members of the couple struggled with addiction, they can both improve the odds of recovery with couple’s therapy. This teaches how to communicate effectively, avoid relapse triggers, and build a healthy lifestyle to maintain sobriety.

    Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Comwell - Chester in Chester, IL involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.

    In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.

    Group therapy at Comwell - Chester reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.

    Trauma therapy zeroes in on traumatic incidents that a Comwell - Chester patient in Chester, Illinois has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles. The goal of trauma therapy is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward.

    Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Comwell - Chester addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. The therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts.

    The 12 step program is the treatment method used by Alcoholics Anonymous, but it can apply to any type of addiction. It outlines the 12 steps addicts should take on the path to recovery. Steps include admitting you have a problem and making the decision to turn your life around. A belief in a higher power and making amends to others are also part of the program.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Comwell - Chester Location and Directions
    Address Information115 East Stacey Street
    Chester, Illinois 62233 Phone Number(618) 826-4547 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Chester, 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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