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Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc - Residential

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Overview

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Located near Humboldt Park in Chicago, Illinois, Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) offers a 28-day residential program for men addressing substance use disorders. The program combines evidence-based counseling, 12-step meetings, peer support, and job readiness placement. Case management services are available. Transportation assistance can be provided, and a sliding fee scale and payment plans help clients access services.

Address

1949 North Humboldt Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60647

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Young adults

Structured Men’s Program With Real-World Focus

The 28-day residential program is designed for men who need both stability and structure. Upon entry, each client completes a medical and psychological assessment which guides care staff in developing a personalized treatment plan. Daily schedules include group, individual, and family counseling along with education on relapse prevention. By blending evidence-based practices with practical support, the program helps men stabilize from substance use and build a foundation for long-term recovery.

Inclusive, Accessible Care

The center offers bilingual services in English and Spanish, along with sign language support for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. This approach reduces barriers to treatment and creates an inclusive space for participants from diverse backgrounds. The environment is designed to be structured yet supportive. Transportation assistance, a sliding fee scale, and payment plans make the program accessible for those relying on limited resources.

Practical Skills, Employment, and Peer Support

Beyond therapy, clients engage in job readiness and placement programs, vocational education, and life skills workshops. Case management connects participants with social services and primary care, while peer support fosters accountability. Alumni serve as mentors through the center’s Peer Leader group to give men real examples of long-term recovery. This focus on employment and social stability helps participants prepare for life after treatment.

Housing and Step-Down Supports

For men experiencing homelessness or unstable housing, the center extends care through Transitional Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing programs. These services combine addiction treatment with workforce training, recovery coaching, and housing assistance. Operating under a Housing First model, participants gain immediate housing access without preconditions, allowing them to focus on stability. Continuing Care groups and recovery mentoring provide ongoing support after discharge, helping men stay connected and motivated through the critical early months of independent recovery.

Evidence-Based Approaches With MAT

Treatment incorporates motivational interviewing, trauma-informed counseling, and 12-Step meetings alongside relapse prevention strategies. The center supports medications for addiction treatment (MAT) prescribed by outside providers. This flexibility ensures participants can continue evidence-based medication support while engaging in intensive therapy.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Activities

  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

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