Alternatives Inc
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4730 North Sheridan Road
Chicago IL, 60640
Contact Phone: (773) 506-7474
Website: http://www.alternativesyouth.org
Details: Alternatives is a comprehensive, multi-cultural youth development agency serving more than 3,000 young people and their families each year. Our programs include counseling, leadership development, substance abuse and violence prevention, and academic enrichment.Through Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention, young people ages 12 to 21 and their families get the help and support they need to confront, manage, and resolve their challenges related to drug and alcohol use and/or co-dependency. Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention consists of intensive evidence-based behavioral health services including Level 1 outpatient substance abuse treatment, toxicology testing, case management support, psychiatric services and recovery planning services. Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention engages clients in a six-month treatment program which includes a number of sessions involving the youth alone and others engaging the family or caregivers as appropriate. Therapists work with youth to intentionally address individual needs through a series of sessions which include encouragement of pro-social behaviors, analysis of substance use, training in communication and problem-solving skills, relapse prevention.