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About South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (SSCASA) is a substance use treatment facility located at 1909 Cheker Square in Hazel Crest, Illinois, serving residents of the Greater Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana. For individuals and families navigating the first critical step of getting off substances, SSCASA provides medical detox — a supervised withdrawal management program that sits at the foundation of their continuum of care. The facility can be reached directly at (708) 647-3333 or via email at info@sscouncil.org.
SSCASA offers a full continuum of substance use treatment levels, starting with medical detox and progressing through residential treatment, standard outpatient programming, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This range means that individuals who complete medically supervised detox can transition into a higher level of structured care — residential treatment — or step down into outpatient services as clinical need dictates, all within the same organization.
The facility treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis alongside substance use, and also addresses trauma and PTSD as part of its clinical scope. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the therapeutic methods employed. This dual-diagnosis capability is particularly relevant for individuals whose substance use is entangled with mental health conditions, as both issues are addressed within the same treatment setting.
SSCASA serves a notably wide range of populations: adolescents, young adults (18–25), men, women, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, veterans, individuals with HIV/AIDS support needs, and those entering treatment through court order. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance — reducing a common barrier for South Suburban and Northwest Indiana residents who need medical detox and withdrawal management but are uncertain about coverage.
- Medical detox program anchors a full continuum — from supervised withdrawal management through residential and outpatient care — all under one organization in Hazel Crest, IL
- Dual-diagnosis and trauma/PTSD treatment integrated with detox and residential programming, not siloed separately
- Unusually broad population coverage: adolescents, pregnant women, veterans, seniors, court-ordered individuals, and HIV/AIDS support — uncommon in a single detox and treatment facility
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance, private insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance, expanding access to medically supervised detox across the Greater Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana
- Regional service footprint spanning Cook County and Northwest Indiana gives residents on both sides of the state line a local medical detox option