Alternatives
555 Broome St, New York, NY 10013
Est. 1971 1 care level
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Alternatives
Just steps away from Washington Park, Alternatives serves youth ages 10-24 across Chicago. They offer school and community-based mental health counseling, prevention education, and youth advocacy. As a nonprofit, they focus on equity, healing, and systems change while providing no-cost behavioral health care for those with public insurance or no insurance at all.
Therapists at Alternatives use a strength-based, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based care. Individual, group, and family counseling focus on conflict resolution, identity, emotional regulation, and life-skills development. Services are offered in schools, youth centers, and through telehealth. They also provide behavioral health education for teachers and social-emotional learning (SEL) tailored to each school’s needs.
Alternatives offers youth-led substance use prevention, community-based advocacy, and trauma-informed capacity-building within Chicago Public Schools. Their Youth Advisory Committees give students a voice in shaping local prevention work. Through their crisis response hotline and wraparound mentorship, they help youth at risk of justice or child welfare involvement stay safe, supported, and connected to growth opportunities.
Therapists at Alternatives use a strength-based, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based care. Individual, group, and family counseling focus on conflict resolution, identity, emotional regulation, and life-skills development. Services are offered in schools, youth centers, and through telehealth. They also provide behavioral health education for teachers and social-emotional learning (SEL) tailored to each school’s needs.
Alternatives offers youth-led substance use prevention, community-based advocacy, and trauma-informed capacity-building within Chicago Public Schools. Their Youth Advisory Committees give students a voice in shaping local prevention work. Through their crisis response hotline and wraparound mentorship, they help youth at risk of justice or child welfare involvement stay safe, supported, and connected to growth opportunities.
Who This Center Serves
Adolescents
Young Adults
Girls
Boys
Services Offered
What to Expect at Alternatives
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30 day.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Program | 30 day |
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Evidence-Based
Conditions & Substances Treated
Alcohol
Drug Addiction
Insurance Accepted
Alternatives works with 24 insurance providers.
Verify Your Insurance Coverage
Free verification · Know your costs before you commit
Frequently Asked Questions
Need Help Choosing the Right Center?
Our counselors are available 24/7 to help you find the right program.
(833) 567-5838Free · Confidential · No Obligation
Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA