I like the caring and friendly people that work here. I'm glad I could be part of their program because I got the best help I could've ever received. I'm doing so much better, and I want to thank you. My only complaint is the reception staff, they could be more organized to ...
About Chestnut Health Systems
Their treatment programs for adolescents and adults begin with an assessment to define a customized approach. The adolescent program includes outpatient treatment for up to six hours each week while you live at home, attend school, and receive support from your family. Counseling focuses on communication, decision making, life skills, and stress management.
The adult chemical dependency program is designed for people 18 and older. They use evidence based programs to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions to help you achieve recovery and maintain sobriety. After your assessment, you may engage in a medically monitored detoxification program to reduce the effects of withdrawal and monitor potential life-threatening complications from certain drugs.
Adult programs may include outpatient and residential treatment alongside gender specific care that allow men and women to focus on their issues. They strongly encourage families to participate and learn more about addiction, the importance of family support, and make their own adjustments to behavior to support their loved one’s sobriety. They have been accredited by The Joint Commission since 1975 and offer other integrated primary care health services such as well wellness visits, physicals, and pregnancy care.
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I don't know why this company doesn't have a voicemail.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Brian - Thank you for sharing your concern with our phone service. Please email us at info@chestnut.org with the day and time you called and who you were looking to speak to so we can connect you to the appropriate team.
Very unhelpful. Family member had acute mental health crisis that landed them in a facility. The facility released them based on being able to go to Chestnut for outpatient. We were told they had walk in and were advised to go over immediately after discharge. Unfortunately, we had to check with insurance coverage first which delayed us and we didn't make it before close that day and it was Friday. First thing this morning (Monday at 7:15 a.m.) we called to confirm we could still do walk in today and were told that none of their locations have any walk in services and seemed confused we were even told that. When I mentioned that the facility he was released from literally put this in his discharge instructions I was told that wasn't correct and they do not have walk ins. OK, fine...can we still get set up to be seen then? Filled out the paperwork and sent it back via email while on the phone. They won't do anything until they have all your info. Once received then she said OK, let me see what openings we have to which I was then advised there are no openings this week. OK, what about next week? She explains that the way it works is you call Monday morning at 6:30 a.m. and they schedule you an appointment within 5 days and they don't do future scheduling. Ummm...do we not see the problem here? He was just released for a literal overdose attempt and we called at 7:15 a.m. on Monday morning and you're telling me that within 45 minutes EVERY SINGLE AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT all week is gone? You have no way to see someone who was just referred to you from a facility after a severe acute event? Apparently not because I was told, "Sorry, honey. Try to call again next Monday." No, I don't think we will (and please do not ever call me "honey" again!). We'll be looking for services elsewhere where he can actually get care because even if we did strike the lucky 630 Monday hour they seem to revolve around, there's no guarantee he'd get in from week to week and that is NOT STABILTIY and a mental health facility should know one of the #1 needs in mental health is stability. And also, please do not make people fill out forms and provide SSNs and other PII when you have no availability to even see them anyway. Now they've got multiple documents with full PII and we'll never even get in to see anyone there.
Edited to update: when we couldn't get in, we called his primary care doctor for assistance. He, too, advised us to go to Chestnut's walk-in services. When we let them know we already did that, they advised us they do have walk-in and he needed to be seen there as a hospital follow up as instructed. We went to Chestnut again after that, again armed with instructions from a doctor and were again turned away and told there were no walk in services and no appointments available. Did I mention SO unhelpful!
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Amanda - We are very sorry to hear about your experience with Chestnut. Thank you for bringing to our attention the issue with walk-ins and making appointments so we can look at any gaps in our service. We hope your family member was able to get the care they needed.
Beautiful place nurses are nice , the woman that answers the phone to get you in the the system as a new client is my favourite don't forget Dr. Haley Jungle she is amazing along with her nurse Monica!!.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Ali - Thank you for the five stars! We are delighted you had a great experience with Chestnut, Haley, and Monica! 
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Accepted Insurance
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.
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.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient programs 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. Outpatient services are provided on an individual and/or group basis each week at one of their facilities in Belleville, Bloomington, Joliet or Maryville. Each individual is recommended to attend one to six hours of individual or group counseling each week while still living at home, attending school, and sharing in family activities. The assessment and individual needs will determine the length of treatment. Counseling groups will focus on various topics including communication/decision making skills, drug education, leisure education, life skills, stress management, self esteem and relapse prevention. Each young person and their families are encouraged to attend family programs.
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.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
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.
Programs
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 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.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
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.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
During couples therapy in Illinois, you may work on a variety of relationship challenges. Couples therapy can address topics such as finances, children, health, addiction, intimacy, external stressors, and family relationships. You'll develop tools to address these types of challenges in healthy ways.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation. Chestnut Health Systems strongly encourages families to participate in their loved one’s treatment experience. Substance usage affects the entire family and may create breakdowns in communication and trust. It is their belief that in order for a young person or adult to be successful in overcoming their alcohol or drug problem, the family needs to understand addiction, learn the importance of the family support in recovery and make adjustments in their own behavior. Family members also need support during the treatment process.
Staff
David Sharar, PhD
CEO
Puneet Leekha, JD
COO & General Counsel
Karen Rettick, MBA
CFO
Matt Mollenhauer, MS, LCPC
Chief Clinical Officer
Tony Coletta, MS
Chief Administrative Officer
Kevin Garner, MD
Medical Director of Chestnut Family Health Center – Southern Region
Jared Rogers, MD
Medical Director of Chestnut Family Health Center – Central Region
Darrell Rust, DO
Medical Director of Substance Use Disorder Program
Contact Information
12 North 64th Street
Belleville IL, 62223
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