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Community Residential & Outpatient Substance Use Treatment · Hazel Crest, IL

South Suburban Council on

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
1909 Cheker Square
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Admissions
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South Suburban Council on - drug and alcohol detox center in Hazel Crest, IL

About

About South Suburban Council on

The South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse operates at 1909 Cheker Square in East Hazel Crest, Illinois, serving the southern suburbs of Chicago as a long-established community behavioral healthcare provider. Founded in 1967 by a group of recovering individuals and a social worker who sought an alternative to local jail cells, state mental hospitals, and the distant Manteno Mental Health Center for detoxification, the Council has grown over more than five decades into one of the Southland’s foundational addiction treatment organizations.

Clinical programming spans medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient services, and Intensive Outpatient (IOP). The Council’s mission – established at incorporation – is to serve those in need regardless of financial situation, and the organization’s funding structure reflects that commitment: the Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, United Way Metro Chicago, and United Way Will County all provide operating support. The clinical curriculum emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual counseling, and group counseling, with dual-diagnosis treatment available for patients managing co-occurring mental health conditions.

The Council serves a notably inclusive population including adolescents, veterans, pregnant women, young adults, seniors, men, women, court-referred patients, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Leadership has continuity going back to founding-era staff: the executive team includes Interim CEO Arlene ‘Sugar’ Al-Amin, Vice President of Clinical Programs Lori Dill (MS, WRAP, CADC), Vice President of Operations Blaise Parker (PMP, MEAA), Director of Finance LaRon Washington (Ed.D, MBA), and Director of Medical Department Dr. Jennifer Byrd (MD, FAAFP).

The Council is accredited by The Joint Commission. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, financial assistance, and self-pay arrangements. As of the most recent website update, services are noted as temporarily undergoing improvements – prospective patients and referring agencies should contact the Council directly via the published phone line or contact form to confirm current service availability, intake procedures, and alternative resources if needed.

  • Joint Commission accredited medical detox with over 55 years of service since 1967
  • On-site Medical Director Dr. Jennifer Byrd, MD, FAAFP overseeing withdrawal management protocols
  • Comprehensive detox-to-treatment continuum including medical detox, residential, and outpatient programs
  • Specialized dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorder treatment during medical detox
  • Sliding scale payment assistance with acceptance of major insurance carriers including Medicaid and Medicare

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Trauma / PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis Alcoholism Substance Use Disorder Opioid Use Disorder
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Individual Counseling Group Counseling
Populations
Adolescents Veterans Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Men Women HIV/AIDS Support Court-Ordered
Languages
English
Facility
Funded by Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery United Way Metro Chicago and United Way Will County funded Recovery home programming Service to clients regardless of financial situation Founded 1967 - among Southland's first alcoholism treatment centers

Location

Where it is

1909 Cheker Square, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 Get directions

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Medical Detox Services and Withdrawal Management

The South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse provides medically supervised detox services under the direct oversight of Dr. Jennifer Byrd, MD, FAAFP, Director of Medical Department. The facility's medical detox program offers 24/7 medical supervision for patients requiring withdrawal management from alcohol, opioids, and other substances. Their detox protocols ensure patient safety during the critical withdrawal phase while preparing individuals for continued treatment.

The center's medical detox services are integrated with their residential treatment program, allowing for seamless transition from detoxification to ongoing addiction treatment. Patients receive medically supervised withdrawal management within a Joint Commission-accredited facility that has been serving the community since 1967. The medical team implements evidence-based withdrawal protocols tailored to each patient's specific detox needs and medical history.

Dual Diagnosis and Co-occurring Disorder Treatment

Specializing in dual diagnosis treatment, the facility provides medical detox services for patients with co-occurring mental health disorders alongside substance abuse. Under the clinical supervision of Lori Dill, MS, WRAP, CADC, Vice President of Clinical Programs, the center addresses complex presentations including trauma/PTSD, which often complicate the detox process. Their integrated approach ensures both psychiatric and addiction medicine needs are addressed during withdrawal management.

The facility's expertise in co-occurring disorders makes it particularly suitable for patients requiring specialized medical attention during detox. Their medical staff is trained to manage withdrawal symptoms while simultaneously addressing underlying mental health conditions that may intensify during the detoxification process. This comprehensive approach to dual diagnosis treatment sets the facility apart in providing thorough medical detox services.

Insurance Coverage and Financial Assistance

The South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Insurance, and Humana for medical detox services. The facility also accepts Medicaid and Medicare, ensuring broad accessibility to medically supervised withdrawal management. Their financial team works directly with insurance providers to verify coverage for medical detox and ongoing treatment services.

For patients without insurance or with limited coverage, the facility offers sliding scale payment assistance to make medical detox services accessible. Self-pay and cash payment options are available, along with financial assistance programs designed to help patients access needed withdrawal management services. The facility's commitment to accessibility ensures that financial barriers do not prevent individuals from receiving medically supervised detox care.

After Care

Continuing support

Recovery Home program Outpatient continuum

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance Self-Pay / Cash Financial Assistance State Insurance
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Note

Sliding scale payment assistance

Common questions

FAQs About South Suburban Council on

What types of medical detox does South Suburban Council provide? +
The facility provides medically supervised detox for alcohol and drug withdrawal under the oversight of Dr. Jennifer Byrd, MD, FAAFP. Their medical detox services include 24/7 medical supervision and specialized protocols for patients with co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions.
How long is the medical detox program? +
The facility offers 28-day treatment programs that can include medical detox as the initial phase. The length of medical detox varies based on individual patient needs and the substances requiring withdrawal management. Patients receive medically supervised care throughout the detoxification process.
Does the facility accept insurance for medical detox services? +
Yes, the facility accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Humana for medical detox services. They also accept Medicaid, Medicare, and offer sliding scale payment assistance for those who qualify.
What makes this facility different for medical detox? +
The facility is Joint Commission accredited with over 55 years of experience since 1967, providing medical detox under an on-site Medical Director. They specialize in dual diagnosis and co-occurring disorders, offering integrated withdrawal management for complex cases requiring specialized medical attention.
Can family members visit during medical detox? +
As a residential facility serving diverse populations including court-ordered patients and various age groups, the center likely has structured visitation policies during medical detox. Families should contact the facility at (708) 647-3333 to discuss specific visitation guidelines during the withdrawal management process.
What happens after medical detox is completed? +
The facility provides a continuum of care including residential treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient programs following medical detox. This integrated approach ensures patients can transition seamlessly from medically supervised withdrawal management to ongoing addiction treatment.
Do you provide medical detox for pregnant women? +
The facility serves pregnant women among their specialized populations and has medical staff oversight through Dr. Jennifer Byrd, MD, FAAFP. Pregnant women requiring medical detox should contact the facility directly to discuss specialized withdrawal management protocols and safety considerations.
Is the medical detox program accredited? +
Yes, the South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse is accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO). This accreditation ensures that their medical detox services meet rigorous national standards for safety and quality in withdrawal management and addiction treatment.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Residential treatment Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization IOP Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Medicaid
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education Adolescents and young adults Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Gay & Lesbian Veterans Clients referred from the court/judicial system
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