About Nicasa – Judy H. Fried Center – North Chicago
Nicasa is a non-profit organization dedicated to help individuals struggling with mental health/substance abuse and gambling disorders. All their services are client-focused and evidence-based and are based on the Matrix model. Nicasa is located at North Chicago, Illinois.
Nicasa also offer DUI Services, Illinois laws required individuals arrested for DUI to obtain and alcohol/drug evaluation. As a result of that evaluation, recommendations may be made for additional education or treatment services.
Nicasa also provides services in Polish and Russian. If other languages are needed an interpreter can be requested.
All Nicasa treatment services are strength-based, client-focused, and evidence-based.
Adult outpatient (9 hours per week) and IOP (9 or more hours per week) treatment is based on the Matrix Model. This is an evidence-based program that has been rigorously evaluated and found to be effective with adults with a variety of chemical dependency. The overarching goal of substance abuse treatment is to help each client through a process of change through which he or she can achieve substance-abuse-free identities and improved health, wellness, and quality of life. All clients receive and individualized treatment plan.