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Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Chicago, IL

Compare 171 addiction treatment centers in and around Chicago, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Illinois for yourself or someone you love.

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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

867 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60610

  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation drug and alcohol rehab center is located in Chicago, Illinois. They can help you overcome addiction through their different treatment programs. Even if you're struggling with dual diagnosis conditions that involve your mental health, you can find the help that you need here. While they only offer outpatient treatment, this comes in different forms, such as…

Positive Sobriety Institute IL 60611

Positive Sobriety Institute

142 E Ontario St Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Positive Sobriety Institute is located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, near the Magnificent Mile. It’s in downtown Chicago, so you'll have easy access to plenty of amenities and services. This addiction treatment center is made especially for professionals and adults who want to find recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. They offer several programs, all…

Rosecrance Lakeview IL 60613

Rosecrance Lakeview Sober Living Residences

3701 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Rosecrance Lakeview is a premiere, top-of-the-line behavioral health center located in Chicago, Illinois. They offer a full continuum of outpatient care and sober living services for anybody who is 18 and older and struggling to recover from substance misuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. They strike a good balance of being flexible and structured at the same time, which is…

Symetria Recovery Lakeview IL 60613

Symetria Recovery Lakeview

3934 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Symetria Recovery Lakeview provides substance abuse care in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, specializing in treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders. The clinic combines medication, counseling, psychiatry and family therapy to treat substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. With a nonjudgmental, individualized philosophy, Symetria offers patient-directed recovery that fits into everyday life rather than a generic program. Same Day Medication…

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center IL 60612

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center

2942 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60612

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center is an addiction treatment provider serving adults across Chicago's West Side and other underserved communities. The center offers outpatient and intensive outpatient programs, peer support, trauma-informed counseling and co-occurring disorder care for people facing addiction, homelessness or unemployment. Their mission focuses on no-barrier, whole-person recovery ensuring no one is turned away due to inability…

Gateway Foundation Chicago River North IL 60654

Gateway Foundation Chicago River North

415 North Dearborn Street Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60654

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

The Gateway Foundation offers substance use treatment programs in Chicago, Illinois. They believe addiction is a disease and that everyone has a unique path to recovery. They have several locations but this particular location is near Union Station in the River North area. An Adaptable Approach Although Gateway incorporates scientific models to treat substance abuse, the staff also understands that…

Gateway Foundation Kedzie Recovery Home

Gateway Foundation Kedzie Recovery Home

1706 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

The Kedzie Recovery Home from Gateway Foundation is located in Chicago, Illinois and offers help and stability to individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders. This location is one of Gateway Foundation’s oldest locations which was established in 1972 and has provided addiction services for over 50 years. The foundation’s high standards for care have earned them accreditation from…

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Banyan Treatment Centers | Chicago

420 W Huron St Suite B115, Chicago, IL 60654

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Banyan Treatment Centers provides substance abuse and mental health care in Chicago, Illinois. The team understands that recovery can be a daunting task and wants to help you take the steps to overcome addiction for good. This location is in downtown Chicago and specializes in consultant services. Personalized Treatment Services Banyan Treatment Centers’ River North location helps you find the…

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New Beginnings North

809 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

New Beginnings North is an addiction treatment facility for men in Chicago, Illinois. Since 2017, they have provided programs and services for residents of Cook County who are struggling with mental health or substance use disorders. This 6000 sq ft sober living home can hold up to 23 men at a time. The facility does not accept insurance plans but…

Gateway Foundation Chicago Independence IL 60624

Womens Treatment Center

3828 West Taylor Street, Chicago, IL 60624

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Gateway Foundation Chicago Independence is a drug and alcohol rehab center in Chicago, Illinois. The facility offers a full continuum of care including detox, residential treatment and intensive outpatient, outpatient programs and recovery housing, aftercare and alumni support. With specialized programming for LGBTQ individuals and veterans, Gateway Foundation Chicago Independence delivers person centered treatment for adults facing substance use disorders…

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System IL 60644

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

5730 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60644

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a psychiatric and behavioral health hospital in Chicago, Illinois offering comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services. The system provides multiple levels of care including inpatient psychiatric services and partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs and outpatient clinics serving children, adolescents and adults. Hartgrove emphasizes patient centered care with trauma informed programming and 24/7 assessment availability.…

Healthcare Alternative Systems South IL 60609

Healthcare Alternative Systems South

4534 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Healthcare Alternative Systems South is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood. They offer intensive outpatient and standard outpatient care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Services include biopsychosocial assessment and counseling, medication assisted recovery for opioid dependence and evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and 12 step facilitation. Care for…

Healthcare Alternative Systems North IL 60647

Healthcare Alternative Systems 2755 W. Armitage

2755 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Healthcare Alternative Systems North is a community-based addiction treatment center in Chicago, Illinois, providing outpatient substance use and co-occurring mental health care for adults in the Logan Square area. Located on West Armitage Avenue, this site offers assessment, outpatient and intensive outpatient programming, medications for opioid use disorder, DUI services and continuing care. As part of a nonprofit with more…

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center IL 60612

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is a comprehensive Veterans Affairs medical center in Chicago, Illinois offering integrated primary care, specialty services and behavioral health care for Veterans. The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and addiction treatment for conditions including PTSD, depression and anxiety, substance use disorders and bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and OCD. Jesse Brown delivers Veteran focused care that…

LSSI Addiction Treatment Center Kenmore IL 60640

LSSI Addiction Treatment Center – Kenmore

5517 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

LSSI Addiction Treatment Center Kenmore is a substance abuse recovery provider for adults 18 and older in Chicago, Illinois. The program, part of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, serves adults and adolescents with a focus on individualized whole-person recovery that addresses both substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. Clients may benefit from extended daily hours, telehealth options, and a…

Haymarket Center McDermott Center Central Intake IL 60607

Haymarket Center Lake County

120 North Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60607

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Haymarket Center Central Intake is the admissions and assessment hub for substance use treatment in Chicago, Illinois. This nonprofit center offers 24/7/365 access to assessment and placement services that connect adults to detoxification, residential treatment, intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, alongside integrated mental health and primary care. Clients and partners value the structured intake process and the emphasis on whole-person…

Sundance Methadone Treatment Center IL 60640

Sundance Methadone Treatment Center

4545 North Broadway Suite 3, Chicago, IL 60640

  • Detox
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

Sundance Methadone Treatment Center is an opioid treatment program on Chicago's North Side providing medication assisted treatment for heroin, prescription painkiller and opioid addiction. The center offers methadone maintenance therapy, detox services and collaborative treatment planning tailored to each person's addiction severity and co-existing needs. Sundance creates a warm, nonjudgmental environment where adults can access evidence based care designed to…

Adult and Teen Challenge IL 60647

Adult and Teen Challenge

3601 West Cortland Street, Chicago, IL 60647

  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Men
  • Medicaid

Adult & Teen Challenge Greater Midwest’s (ATCGM) Chicago Men’s Induction Center in Chicago, Illinois, is roughly 8 miles west of downtown in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The center provides a starting point for men in recovery from a range of substance use disorders (SUD). Whether a client is facing alcohol or opioid use issues, they’ll find hope and healing in…

A Safe Haven IL 60608

A Safe Haven

2750 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medicaid

A Safe Haven provides substance use and mental health treatment in Chicago, Illinois. Their team assists many people who are struggling and suffering from various challenges and backgrounds through residential and outpatient programming. Comprehensive Care Model A Safe Haven provides traditional therapy methods, like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address the root causes of addiction. These sessions…

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Behavioral Health Services IL 60657

Advocate Illinois Masonic Behavioral Health Services

913 West Wellington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60657

  • Inpatient
  • Medicaid
  • Private insurance

Advocate Illinois Masonic Behavioral Health Services provides substance use and mental health treatment for individuals in Chicago, Illinois. They’re inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. They’ve services in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. You’ll find a healing environment that can supplement your 12 Step program and other addiction services. The program includes individual counseling to give you…

Latino Treatment Center IL 60659

Latino Treatment Center

5413 North Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

  • Outpatient

Latino Treatment Center is a rehab located in Chicago, Illinois. Latino Treatment Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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CRC Institute

2350 N Lincoln Ave 5th floor, Chicago, IL 60614

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

CRC Institute is a Chicago, Illinois, addiction treatment center offering outpatient care for adults navigating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns. The program blends evidence based clinical care with regenerative medicine and holistic wellness. CRC Institute has a modern, design forward setting and positions itself as Chicago's first gender specific, evidence based provider to combine addiction treatment with…

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Tranquil Waters Treatment (TWT) Clinic

6955 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment is now the Tranquil Waters Treatment Clinic. It's sill located in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood in Illinois. This center is for adults 18 and older. They combine inpatient and outpatient programs with medical detox and psychotherapy to address both alcohol and drug dependencies. By offering both care levels at one location, the facility emphasizes continuity…

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Habiltative Systems

415 S Kilpatrick Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Habiltative Systems is an organization in Illinois that offers a wide range of services to the community in Chicago, from mental health care to transitional housing. This includes many services that can benefit people and families in recovery, like case management services, sober living homes, counseling and more. Women's Residential Recovery at Tabitha House One of the core services here…

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Access West Chicago Family Health Center

245 W Roosevelt Rd Ste 150, Chicago, IL 60185

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Private insurance

Access West Chicago Family Health Center is an outpatient addiction treatment program in West Chicago, Illinois that serves the DuPage County area as part of the Access Community Health Network. With a focus on underserved populations the center combines evidence based counseling with comprehensive medical support to address addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. Counseling and Medication Assisted Treatment Clients…

Rehab centers in cities near Chicago

Treatment centers in nearby cities, closest to Chicago first. Filter by insurance, level of care, and who the program is designed for.

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How Much Does Drug Rehab Cost in Chicago?

The cost of drug and alcohol rehab in Chicago varies based on the level of care, length of stay and insurance coverage. The following per-episode national averages, drawn from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, reflect what people in most U.S. metropolitan areas pay for treatment without insurance coverage:

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  • $139,702 Medical detox
  • $50,004 Inpatient rehab
  • $8,309 Outpatient rehab
  • $7,382 Outpatient methadone
  • Understanding rehab costs in Chicago

    • Luxury, executive or resort settings appear at 12 of 203 programs
    • Most programs list sliding-scale fees (101 of 196 citywide)
    • Acceptance of Medicaid spans 129 of 196 city programs
    • Inpatient care is available at 73 of 196 local programs
    • One in eight Cook County adults had no health coverage in 2024

    Cost overview: luxury, executive or resort settings appear at 12 of 203 programs · most programs list sliding-scale fees (101 of 196 citywide) · acceptance of Medicaid spans 129 of 196 city programs · inpatient care is available at 73 of 196 local programs · one in eight Cook County adults had no health coverage in 2024

How to Pay for Drug Rehab in Chicago

Of the 204 drug and alcohol rehab centers in Chicago, most accept multiple payment methods, including private insurance, Illinois Medicaid (the Illinois Medical Assistance Program), Medicare and sliding-scale fees.

Private Pay + Insurance

138 accept private health insurance

187 accept self-payment or cash

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Medicaid

Medicare

Other Low-Cost Options

Sliding-scale fees

103 offer sliding-scale fees

Sliding-scale fees adjust what a person pays to match income. Of the 196 programs listed in Chicago, 101 offer sliding-scale fees.

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Financial assistance

89 offer financial assistance

Financial assistance means a program helps cover part of the cost of care. In Chicago, 88 of the 196 programs offer financial assistance.

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Kerry Nenn, BSW

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“Wouldn’t that be better than repadding the wallets of pharmaceutical execs?”

Pharmaceutical companies are finally paying out settlements for their role in the opioid epidemic. Chicago is slated to receive around $78 million. With these funds, policymakers are supposed to strengthen programs that address the opioid crisis. Solutions that Chicago officials are looking at include expansion of medication-assisted recovery programs and distribution of naloxone and fentanyl test strips. While there may be merit to some of these efforts, I see a red flag waving in the Windy City. These programs are giving the money right back to big pharma. Maybe we could focus more on non-drug-related solutions? Or use some of these funds to support families who have lost someone to overdose?

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What to know about rehab in Chicago

How We List Rehab Centers in Chicago

The treatment centers listed here are drawn from public licensing databases, accreditation registries and direct provider submissions. Each facility entry includes the level of care offered, payment methods accepted, accreditations on file and contact information so you can verify and compare options.

Where a facility appears as “Sponsored,” that listing or the helpline number alongside it is paid placement from an advertiser, and calls to general helplines on this page are answered by paid advertisers. Sponsorship does not affect the underlying facility profile. Accreditations from the Joint Commission, CARF, NAATP and LegitScript are independently verified when displayed on a listing. State licensing is required for substance use disorder treatment in Illinois and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR).

Rehab in Chicago: What to Know

Chicago is the largest city in Cook County and the third-most populous city in the United States, with about 2.7 million residents and a metropolitan area of roughly 9.4 million across the Chicagoland region. The city is home to 204 drug and alcohol rehab centers, the highest concentration of treatment options in Illinois, ranging from medical detox and inpatient residential programs to outpatient clinics, methadone treatment and sober living homes.

Chicago’s treatment landscape is shaped by several major health systems and public agencies. Cook County Health operates the largest public hospital system in the region, including Stroger Hospital, Provident Hospital and the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, all of which connect to behavioral health and substance use services. Major private hospital systems serving Chicago residents include Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, the University of Chicago Medicine, Advocate Health Care and Endeavor Health. Veterans access SUD treatment through Jesse Brown VA Medical Center at 820 South Damen Avenue.

Two public health agencies anchor coordination across the city and county. The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) operates the Office of Substance Use and Recovery Services within its Bureau of Behavioral Health. The Cook County Department of Public Health covers Mental Health & Substance Use programming for suburban Cook County, including naloxone training and overdose prevention.

Several local programs have shaped how Chicago addresses addiction. The Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program, launched in 2018, redirects people arrested for drug possession into treatment rather than prosecution. As of 2023, more than 1,300 people had been diverted into care, with a 72% reduction in re-arrest rates. The Medication Assisted Recovery Now (MAR NOW) program offers free, same-day connection to buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder through a single phone number. The Chicago Public Library system now stocks free Narcan in every branch through a partnership with CDPH.

Chicago also receives the largest single municipal share of Illinois’s multi-billion-dollar opioid settlement funds, with the city slated to receive approximately $78 million over 18 years from settlements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen and Johnson & Johnson. These funds support harm reduction expansion, naloxone distribution, recovery housing and community treatment access.

Public transit in the city is extensive. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates eight L train lines and an extensive bus network, and Metra provides commuter rail to the suburbs. The CTA has also installed Narcan vending machines at select stations in partnership with Cook County Health.

Levels of Care Available in Chicago

Chicago has the largest concentration of treatment options in Illinois, with 176 outpatient clinics, 74 inpatient programs, 62 medical detox facilities, 41 sober living homes and 162 facilities offering dual diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Each level of care offers a different intensity of treatment and structure:

Medical Detox

Medical detox provides 24-hour clinical supervision through the acute withdrawal phase, typically lasting 3 to 10 days. It is the recommended starting point for people with alcohol, benzodiazepine or opioid dependence where withdrawal can be medically dangerous. Detox is not standalone treatment and works best when followed by inpatient or outpatient care.

Inpatient Residential Rehab

Inpatient programs provide 24-hour care in a residential setting, typically lasting 28 to 90 days. This level of care fits people with severe substance use disorders, unstable home environments, prior unsuccessful treatment attempts or co-occurring mental health conditions that benefit from full-time clinical support.

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

PHP programs offer day-treatment programming five to seven days a week for several hours per day, with clients returning home in the evening. PHP is a step down from inpatient and a step up from intensive outpatient.

Standard Outpatient

Standard outpatient programs involve regular individual or group therapy sessions a few times per week and allow people to maintain work, school and family responsibilities while receiving care.

Dual Diagnosis / Co-Occurring Care

Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD or bipolar disorder. Integrated treatment is widely recommended for the more than 60% of people in treatment who have both conditions.

Sober Living

Sober living homes provide supportive, drug-free transitional housing for people in early recovery, often following inpatient or PHP treatment. Most operate on a self-pay or sliding-scale basis.

Specialty Programs in Chicago

Many Chicago rehab facilities offer programming designed for specific populations or treatment focuses. The counts below reflect how many facilities offer programming for each group or substance category:

Specialty programs typically integrate population-specific clinical approaches, peer groups and aftercare connections. Women’s programs often address trauma history, pregnancy and parenting concerns and the high rate of co-occurring PTSD. LGBTQ+ friendly programs train clinicians on minority stress and identity-affirming care. Veterans and military programs work closely with the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and TRICARE-participating providers. Older adult programs address grief, medication interactions, social isolation and late-onset substance use, which is a growing area of clinical need.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Chicago

If cost is a barrier to care, several Chicago and Cook County resources offer free or sliding-scale treatment, harm reduction services and connection to medication-assisted recovery. Crisis lines and overdose prevention services are free to anyone regardless of insurance or immigration status.

Crisis and Helplines

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)
  • SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
  • Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances 833-234-6343
  • NAMI Chicago Helpline 833-NAMI-CHI (626-4244)
  • Chicago Department of Public Health Substance Use line 312-747-9884
  • Cook County Department of Public Health 708-836-8600

Chicago Department of Public Health Programs

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Substance Use and Recovery Services administers several programs available to all Chicago residents:

  • MAR NOW (Medication Assisted Recovery Now) – free, same-day access to buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. Call 833-234-6343 and ask for the MAR NOW coordinator.
  • Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips – available through CDPH outreach and at every Chicago Public Library. Contact osu.cdph@cityofchicago for bulk requests.
  • Narcotics Arrest Diversion Program – launched in 2018 in partnership with the Chicago Police Department, University of Chicago Crime Lab and community treatment providers. Diverts people arrested for low-level drug possession into treatment.

Harm Reduction Services

Chicago has one of the longest-running harm reduction networks in the country.

  • Chicago Recovery Alliance – operates mobile outreach vans and drop-in locations across the city. They were the first program in the U.S. to distribute naloxone to people who use drugs, dating to 1996. Provides syringe exchange, overdose prevention training, naloxone, fentanyl test strips and treatment referrals. Note that CRA reduced staff and services in August 2025 due to funding constraints; check anypositivechange.org for current site hours.
  • West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force – headquartered at 310 North Pulaski Road, the task force operates street outreach in Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and West Humboldt Park, the neighborhoods that account for more than one-third of opioid overdose emergency calls in the city. Their Outreach Director can be reached at 773-230-7281. https://www.p2online.net/westsidetaskforce
  • Community Outreach Intervention Projects (COIP) – mobile outreach unit and a fixed site at 4756 West Madison Street. Provides wound care, syringe exchange and treatment connection. https://coip.uic.edu/locations/
  • Narcan vending machines – free naloxone is available 24/7 at vending machines installed by Cook County Health and the West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force at select CTA stations and county hospitals (Provident, Stroger, and the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center). CookCountyHealth.org

VA and Military

Faith-Based and Community Programs

Statewide Resources

  • Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR) – state lead agency for prevention, treatment and recovery. Operates the Illinois Helpline. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32300
  • Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition – statewide network of harm reduction organizations and resource directory. https://www.illinoisharmreduction.org/
  • Live4Lali – statewide nonprofit offering naloxone distribution, wound care kits by mail and family support. https://live4lali.org/
Drug & Alcohol Use Statistics in Chicago

Cook County recorded approximately 687 opioid overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest annual total in roughly a decade and a more than 40% decline from 2024. The drop continues a trend that began after the 2022 pandemic-era peak of 2,001 deaths.

Year Confirmed opioid overdose deaths in Cook County % involving fentanyl
2025 (preliminary) 687 82%
2024 1,026 87%
2023 1,822 90%
2022 (peak) 2,001 91%

The decline is uneven across demographics. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s 2025 preliminary data, approximately half of opioid overdose victims were identified as Black, 31% as white and 17% as Latino. About 80% were male. The age group most affected continues to be 50-to 59-year-olds, who account for roughly a quarter of opioid deaths.

Geographically, Chicago’s West Side neighborhoods, particularly Austin, Garfield Park, North Lawndale and West Humboldt Park, accounted for more than one-third of opioid overdose EMS calls in 2023, according to Chicago Department of Public Health data. The West Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force, the Chicago Recovery Alliance and Cook County Health credit the recent declines to expanded naloxone access, mobile MAT outreach and door-to-door overdose education campaigns such as CDPH’s Operation S.O.S.

Statewide, Illinois saw its opioid death rate fall from 25.49 per 100,000 in May 2023 to 12.94 per 100,000 by April 2025, according to dashboard data tracked by Cook County Department of Public Health and reported by Crain’s Chicago Business. Despite the encouraging trend, opioid overdoses remain the largest cause of unnatural deaths in Cook County, and disparities by race, geography and income persist.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rehab in Chicago
How many rehab centers are in Chicago?
There are 204 drug and alcohol rehab centers in Chicago, Illinois, including 62 medical detox facilities, 74 inpatient programs, 176 outpatient clinics, 41 sober living homes and 162 facilities offering dual diagnosis care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Are there free rehabs in Chicago?
Yes. 30 rehab centers in Chicago offer free treatment, and 104 more offer sliding-scale fees based on income. Faith-based programs such as The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center on North Clybourn Avenue provide free six-month residential treatment with no insurance required.
Does Illinois Medicaid cover rehab in Chicago?
Yes. 134 rehab centers in Chicago accept Illinois Medicaid, officially called the Illinois Medical Assistance Program and administered through HealthChoice Illinois. Coverage includes medical detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient services, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment and peer recovery support.
Where can I find detox in Chicago?
Chicago has 62 medical detox facilities, more than any other city in Illinois. Detox programs are typically 3 to 10 days under 24-hour clinical supervision. For free, same-day access to medication-assisted detox for opioid use disorder, call the Illinois Helpline at 833-234-6343 and ask for the MAR NOW program.
Are there women-only rehabs in Chicago?
148 rehab centers in Chicago offer programming designed for women, including trauma-informed care, pregnancy and parenting support and women-only group therapy. Use the filter on the directory above to narrow your search to facilities with dedicated women’s programs.
Does Chicago have LGBTQ-friendly rehab?
Yes. 49 Chicago rehab centers offer LGBTQ+ friendly programming, with clinicians trained on minority stress, identity-affirming care and gender-specific recovery considerations.
Where can veterans get rehab in Chicago?
Veterans can access medical detox, inpatient rehab and outpatient substance use disorder care at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 South Damen Avenue, Chicago. Call 312-569-8387. 24 Chicago rehab centers offer dedicated veterans and military programs and 44 accept TRICARE for active-duty service members and their families.
Will my insurance cover rehab in Chicago?
Most private health insurance plans cover substance use treatment under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. 139 Chicago rehab centers accept private health insurance and major Illinois carriers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Ambetter. Verify in-network status and your deductible before admission.
How much does rehab cost in Chicago?
Without insurance, the average cost of treatment ranges from about $2,228 per episode for standard outpatient care to $32,523 per episode for residential inpatient rehab. Medical detox averages $12,183 per episode and intensive outpatient averages $4,939. Insurance, Medicaid, sliding-scale programs and free treatment options reduce the cost most people actually pay.
Are rehabs in Chicago accredited?
Yes. 27 Chicago rehab centers hold Joint Commission accreditation and 22 hold CARF accreditation. All substance use disorder treatment facilities in Illinois must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR). Look for these credentials when evaluating a facility.
How do I get into rehab in Chicago if I need help today?
For same-day access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, call the Illinois Helpline at 833-234-6343 and ask for the MAR NOW coordinator. For a crisis, call or text 988. For non-urgent treatment planning, the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) is available 24/7 and can connect callers to local treatment options.

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