About Chestnut Health Systems – Granite City
In Granite City, Illinois, Chestnut Health Systems offers comprehensive addiction treatment to adults who are 18 years of age or older. Their clinically proven programs help adults recover from addiction and stay sober by addressing mental health issues as well as addiction. Their first step in figuring out what treatment is required is an assessment. They design an individualized treatment plan based on the findings of the assessment. The patient’s progress toward goals determines how long the treatment will last.
For individuals who are going through withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs but do not need to be hospitalized, they provide medically supervised detoxification. Constant supervision is provided during this treatment. Although there are nurses and mental health specialists on staff, the facility is not a hospital. They accept only those individuals who choose to come to them. Individuals who are dealing with severe medical issues or complications are not eligible for this program.
They offer up to eight hours of counseling per week as part of their outpatient program. Nine or more hours of counseling per week are provided in their intensive outpatient program (IOP). This facility offers gender specific treatment enabling both men and women to concentrate on problems unique to their needs, barriers and strengths.
Joining self-help groups like Celebrate Recovery, Narcotics Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous is encouraged for patients to continue their recovery. Treatment may also include medication assisted treatment, to help those battling addiction cope with the immediate and long term consequences of withdrawal. Family participation in the care of their loved one is highly encouraged. Their family program teaches relatives how to identify relapse, comprehend the addiction process and improve communication. They offer a variety of housing options for those with major mental illnesses and drug use disorders.
They assist with resumes and job searches, connect locals to community resources and provide transportation. They also offer financial support for the purchase of supplies and furniture.
