Central East Alc and Drug Council - All Alc/SA Progs on Site

Trauma-Informed Care For Clients In Crisis

The center creates a safe environment for clients navigating relapse, trauma, and polysubstance use. Care is grounded in trauma-informed principles, with staff trained to recognize triggers and provide support that builds trust and stability. Programs emphasize creating an atmosphere where clients can focus on recovery without fear of judgment or retraumatization. Gender-specific groups and individualized counseling provide opportunities to process difficult experiences alongside peers who understand similar struggles.

Full Continuum Of Treatment

Treatment begins with detox services when needed, offering close medical monitoring and stabilization. From there, clients can transition into residential treatment, where daily schedules combine counseling and life skills training. Recovery homes and transitional housing extend this care, supporting clients through employment, education, and participation in self-help groups. Outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs allow clients to continue therapy while managing work, school, or family obligations. This continuum ensures that clients move through stages of care at a sustainable pace.

Family And Parenting Support

For clients who are parents, the center offers programs designed to strengthen family connections while maintaining focus on recovery. Recovery homes provide a setting where clients can live with their children while receiving counseling and parenting support. These services help parents stabilize their recovery while learning to balance sobriety with the responsibilities of daily life. Family therapy is also available across treatment levels, helping loved ones understand the recovery process and rebuild trust.

Removing Barriers To Recovery

Depending on their individual needs, clients may receive help with housing, transportation, and employment readiness, along with opportunities to connect with mentors and peer coaches. These services ensure that clients have the resources to rebuild their daily lives. By supporting job training, stable housing, and social connection, the center helps clients strengthen their independence and reduce the risk of relapse.

Community Outreach And Overdose Prevention

The center extends its mission through programs like the Illinois Family Resource Center and Community Outreach Recovery Support (CORS). These initiatives connect clients and families with education, grief support, and recovery navigation in their local communities. Naloxone distribution and overdose prevention training are available to clients and community members, reinforcing a harm reduction approach that saves lives. Outreach teams also provide support for those struggling with housing insecurity or at high risk of overdose.