Chestnut Health Systems Inc

Integrated Behavioral Health and Medical Care

Chestnut Health Systems in Bloomington combines substance use treatment, mental health care, and primary medical services in one location. Clients can access preventive health care, psychiatric support, laboratory testing, and an on-site pharmacy alongside counseling and recovery programs. This coordinated approach reduces barriers to treatment, helping individuals stay engaged in care and address the full scope of their health needs in a single, consistent setting.

Comprehensive Adult and Youth Treatment Options

The Bloomington facility provides multiple levels of care, from 24/7 residential treatment for adults to flexible outpatient services for youth. Residential clients live in a structured, supportive environment with individual, group, and family counseling. Programs emphasize practical life skills like stress management, coping strategies, assertiveness, and relapse prevention. Adolescents attend outpatient sessions that fit around school and home life, focusing on communication, self-esteem, and healthy decision-making.

Research-Based, Evidence-Guided Therapies

Chestnut incorporates evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-related counseling. Services also include telehealth therapy, medications for mental health conditions, and nicotine replacement options. Specialized programs address anxiety, depression, trauma, and domestic violence for both survivors and offenders. Through its Lighthouse Institute, Chestnut applies research-driven methods like the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Adolescent CRA (A-CRA), and Assertive Continuing Care (ACC) to support ongoing recovery.

Accessibility and Continuing Recovery Support

As a nonprofit organization, the center emphasizes access and affordability. Clients can receive transportation assistance, sliding-scale payment options, and outreach support. Recovery services extend beyond treatment through case management, peer mentoring, housing assistance, and overdose education. Sign language interpretation is available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Residential clients benefit from catered meals, medical supervision, and discharge planning that links them to community and outpatient resources. Smoking and vaping are permitted only in designated areas.