Best Gurnee, IL Drug Rehab Centers

I love how I get an opportunity to share with others what is going on with me and I love the feedback I receive from the ones that choose to reply. I also get to listen and hear about what other people are going through and I enjoy being able to share some of my experience strength and hope with the newcomer or the still suffering addict. This is a platform where you can find all the help you need and not just in recovery but in your everyday life. There is ton of information on here for me to explore as well as events I can attend if I choose to. I consider this platform another form of treatment the only difference is you aren’t obligated to do anything you don’t want to do. I love being able to connect with people on here whether I know them or not. We each get a chance to help one another and that’s the beauty of Gateway connect plus u can attend zoom meetings which is conducted by recovery coaches and other Gateway staff. This platform allows me to get outside of myself and the more I get on the platform there is so much to do and learn. I’m so grateful for all the continued support I receive each and everyday. It’s also a place where you can have access to 24-7 and no one on here is going to judge you. I enjoy the freedom to be able to express myself and the joy of witnessing others changing and desiring to stay clean one day at a time with the help of this Gateway connect platform.

Well, I came with a mindset of not wanting to come but that immediately changed by Danny (Clinic Supervisor) who taught wonderfully. I learned more in 2 weeks than a lifetime. Truly worth my while and then some. Thank you intensely.

I’ve learned so much in just 4 days! Danny is a fantastic instructor. He’s articulate, patient, and very knowledgeable. I always leave feeling better about myself and capable in my recovery.

Best prices. No hidden fees. My lawyer recommended them. Rob, Mike, and Dan were all helpful! I got my license back!

I’m going to start by thanking you for listening to me, for making the effort to understand me, and for being always kind. Your warm and welcoming environment made me feel safe and comfortable when talking about my history and personal life. Thank you for making therapy worth it for my life. You rock.

I’m going to start off by saying Rob is a very understanding and good guy. Right after meeting him, I was comfortable talking to him about my situation, history, personal life, etcetera. He always seemed happy to see me, and happy to see me doing well and staying out of trouble. During our sessions he was relatable and made the sessions worth my time, not only the present, but for the future as well. I wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else for counseling after seeing him.

I am 62 years old and not accustomed to posting reviews but I feel it is important to post my personal experience with the Group Home. I lived at the Group Home beginning June 11, 2019 and stayed for approximately 3 months. I had been diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder at Crisis Care Prevention (part of the Lake County Health Department) and was homeless at the time. Given my age, I had lived most of my life with an undiagnosed mental illness and was grateful that there was finally a name, and more importantly, treatment for what was “wrong with Vicki”. At the Group Home I learned countless skills, even very simple skills such as attaining and maintaining structure in my day to day life. I had a bedtime and learned that it was important to “wind down” before going to sleep and I awoke at approximately the same time every morning. Gone are the days of staying up (and sel-medicating) all night long. I began my days rested and willing to learn and grow. Our counselor’s lead groups that are designed to guide you to be active in, and responsible for, your own recovery They also also presented and endless supply of coping skills/tools to help me manage my mental illness. Furthermore, these skills are presented in such a way that I finally understood the importance and concepts of what coping skills actually are and how much they can help me. I had responsibilities such as chores within the Group Home, I had peers, people similar to me, and found that this was a place that I fit in. I learned patience and acceptance and I learned, at the age of 59, how to be a valued member of my community, no matter what community I am living in. I was also introduced to the New Hope Recovery Center in Zion and Waukegan (or “drop in center”) where I continue to work my program of recovery and continue to be active within this community to this day. Nearly 3 years ago my life almost ended. I had hit the worst “bottom” in my life and had no hope for anything good. Getting a diagnosis, taking my medication, being teachable, living and learning in the group home, and going to the drop in center have all been instrumental as far as me being equipped with the necessary skills and tools I use every day to live my best life. In these past 3 years, I have been living a full life, a life filled with joy, hope and the possibility of a bright future. I recommend the Group Home for anyone in need and cannot say enough “good” about my experience there and how it changed my life in so many positive ways. I now live on my own but have a strong connection to all the people who continue to empower me to continue on my journey of recovery.