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Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore

Drug Rehab Center in Highland Park, Illinois

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

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore is a JCAHO-accredited addiction treatment facility in Highland Park, IL offering an array of services including aftercare support, dual-diagnosis treatment, outpatient and inpatient programs, sober-living/half-way houses, and detox programs, backed by experienced professionals affiliated with Lake County Behavioral Health.

About This Highland Park, IL Facility

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore, located in Highland Park, Illinois, is a comprehensive treatment facility that specializes in providing care for individuals suffering from a variety of addictions and mental health disorders. This facility is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), ensuring that it meets high standards of quality and safety. Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore offers a range of services including detoxification, residential and outpatient treatment, dual-diagnosis treatment, and aftercare support. They accept private health insurance and are affiliated with Lake County Behavioral Health, providing patients with access to a network of resources and support.

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse. Their services go beyond just treating addiction and address mental health disorders as well. They offer detoxification services to help individuals safely withdraw from substances, as well as residential and outpatient treatment programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. In addition, they provide dual-diagnosis treatment, recognizing the connection between mental health and addiction. Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore also offers aftercare support to help individuals maintain their sobriety and successfully transition back into their daily lives.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Rehab centers exist in Highland Park, IL to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.

    Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.

    Opioid addiction involves addiction to legal or illegal opioids. It may happen very quickly with any opioid use. Sometimes within a matter of days. Opioid addiction is a known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction.

    Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use even if they want to quit. Stopping using an opioid requires careful medical observation. Sometimes the withdrawal can persist for many weeks, which can put the user at a high risk for relapse.

    It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox like those offered at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore in Highland Park, IL, IL, to manage the withdrawal process while learning lasting tools to maintain recovery. In some circumstances medications can be used to manage opioid addiction.

    Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Highland Park, IL with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.

    The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

    Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Family Conflict, Life Skills / Life Coaching, Medication Management, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction, Parenting, Peer Support, Substance Abuse, Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), Women's Issues 

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is the first step of rehab. It involves giving a person time to get the toxins out of their body. During detox, the patient gets ill, and they will often start using again to get rid of these unpleasant feelings. That’s why it’s important to have a medical professional at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore present. A medical professional will make sure patients don’t start using during detox. They will also likely provide medication to ease their symptoms and coach them through on a mental level.

    Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore in Highland Park, IL are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.

    Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Illinois.

    Outpatient therapy provided by Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.

    A sober living home functions as a bridge between the real world and an inpatient facility. Residents of an SLH in Highland Park, IL can come and go whenever they want. There are certain rules that residents have to follow, such as curfews and group meeting attendance. The SLH at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore provides freedom and structure to help readjust to life outside of rehab. It gives structure and accountability in life for staying motivated to abstain from substances.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Aftercare support involves the support given to a Highland Park, Illinois patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.

    Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.

    Group therapy happens at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Highland Park, IL patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.

    This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.

    People who leave treatment without learning life skills from staff at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore are at a disadvantage when it comes to maintaining sobriety. Although it is difficult to teach life skills, aftercare support helps patients develop these skills over time. Life skills taught in Illinois include things like finding a job and a good place to live, self-care, and managing finances.
    Medical Nutrition Therapy, also called nutrition therapy and MNT, helps someone recovering from an addiction learn how to replenish their body with the nutrients that food can provide. This helps improve medical, physical, and emotional conditions resulting from an addiction. These skills are taught by dietitians and nutritionists at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore in Highland Park, Illinois who understand the effects of addiction.

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. It is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.

    Aftercare, Anger Management, Case Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Creative Arts Therapy, Detox, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Eating Disorder Treatment, Experiential Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Life Skills, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, Trauma Therapy, Yoga Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Creative Arts

    The process of creating art can be a healing form of self-expression. Creative arts therapy uses painting, music, poetry and other methods of individual creation to release negative feelings. It is also an effective method of dealing with anxiety and accessing emotions which may appear too difficult to deal with in other ways. Integrating feelings and thoughts together is the goal for a more balanced approach to life in Highland Park, IL.

    Experiential Therapy at Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore

    Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.

    Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.

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    Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center - North Shore Location and Directions
    Address Information1840 Green Bay Rd
    Highland Park, Illinois 60035 Phone Number(847) 984-5300 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Highland Park, 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.

    Alcohol is involved in nearly half of all fatal accidents in Highland Park, IL. Marijuana often serves as a gateway drug to harder substances. The rates of use of marijuana among high school students increased by 20% between 2018 and 2019. 11.5% of alcoholics in Highland Park also abuse drugs. Common treatments include inpatient and outpatient treatment, 12-step programs, detoxification, and alternative treatment.

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    Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
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