A Safe Haven – North Damen Avenue - Chicago, IL

About A Safe Haven – North Damen Avenue

A Safe Haven is a community organization located in Chicago, Illinois, that strives to help people with the following issues: domestic/gender-based violence, substance use, mental health, unemployment, criminal justice involvement,and homelessness. They are LGBTQIA+ friendly and accept individuals in all walks of life regardless of age, race, religion, and income.

They offer access to behavioral health services in-person or via telehealth. With these services, you’ll be provided care by psychologists and therapists to address your needs. In regard to substance use services, they follow the 12 Step model and use various forms of treatment for mental health issues.

They have a career and education training program that will help you get set up with success. They have the Continuum of Care programs which allows people to earn a high school diploma and a certification in culinary arts and welding faster so they can enter the workforce sooner.

They also provide access to housing options. If you are in need of transitional housing, this is the place to go. They have a total of 406 beds available. Single men and women share same-sex rooms and families get their own room. To qualify for this, you’ll need to be on the verge of homelessness, or already homeless and cannot have any sex crimes, arson, or violent charges. They also have supportive housing, housing for seniors, and affordable housing. They also provide services specifically for veterans and their families such as access to housing, financial support, and community resources.

Something that I like about them is that if you are in need of additional help to access community resources, housing referrals, employment, education, physical and mental health services, you have the opportunity to get set up with individualized case management. They help provide connections to these services for adults and children.

Latest Reviews

Ryan Taylor

1 year ago on Google

Great place awesome staff wish I did better Mr Anthony n my counselor Mike was great al was cool to good peoplegood place god bless them

Richard Boudreaux

1 year ago on Google

Safe haven the best stepping stone to get you life back to normal I was there 14 years ago sober ever since .

Never Again

Reviewed on 11/14/2023

Since coming into this place it's understood that we aren't allowed out for holidays. Time to spend with family and loved ones, due to the fact they're scared they'll loose to many people to addiction and can't get funding for a person any longer. To follow up with the mental health behind it we get none of that here. I just recently heard how staff told someone you set in a basement 3 days and didn't move so sitting here 3 more days after the holiday shouldn't be no problem. You meet some good people here that's the plus side but the overall structure of the program and the way its ran, isn't that helpful for seeking mental help counseling, I been trying to figure out for 6 month what purpose does this place serve besides being rent free

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Accepted Insurance

A Safe Haven – North Damen Avenue works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Illinois is designed to help people recover from addiction to a number of substances. The length of each program and its intensity tend to vary, and the plan of care is based on your individual needs.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.