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Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc - Transitional Housing Program

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Overview

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The Transitional Housing Program (THP) helps unhoused adult men rebuild their lives through addiction support programming, safe housing, and peer mentorship. Alongside job training and education, residents prepare for independence while fostering lasting community support and connection.

Address

1866 North Milwaukee Avenue
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

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Young adults

Recovery Resources for Substance USe

As a support for transitional housing, this home equips unhoused adult men to pursue long-term recovery from substance use. Residents take part in addiction treatment while living in a stable, supportive environment. Each participant is guided by a team that includes a leader, recovery coach, and peer mentor. This structure provides accountability and consistent support during the recovery process.

Hands-On Peer Support

Peer Leader group is a unique feature of the program, where alumni return to the home to share their experience and mentor current residents. This peer-led model creates opportunities for connection and encouragement from people who understand the challenges of recovery firsthand.

Support Beyond Substance Use

The transitional housing program also helps participants build stability in other areas of life that affect recovery. Residents develop housing and recovery plans with guidance from staff and a housing specialist. The program emphasizes education and training so that participants can prepare for employment and strengthen their independence.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • State insurance
  • Some Private 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

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support

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
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • 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

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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Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc
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