Guildhaus
Blue Island, IL

Founded

1987

Program Length

90 days

Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Guildhaus in Blue Island, Illinois, is a non-profit recovery home for men struggling with drug and alcohol use challenges. They offer in-patient, residential treatment, 12-step and peer support, individual and group counseling with intensive case management. Established in 1987, they offer both halfway and recovery housing, fostering a strong sense of brotherhood crucial for lasting sobriety. Guildhaus creates a structured, supportive environment, utilizing 12-step programs, group and individual counseling, and peer support services. Their therapies empower men to develop new coping skills, build strong connections for lasting recovery. They offer a family-like living situation where men share rooms and eat meals together. They have indoor and outdoor spaces, including a brick patio built by alumni. Staff provides transportation to meetings, work, and appointments for community reintegration and maintain sobriety.

Guildhaus

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Does not treat opioid use disorders

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling 12-step facilitation

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Cash or self-payment SAMHSA funding/block grants

Payment Assistance Available

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult men

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Male

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted in designated area

Ancillary Services

Case management service Early intervention for HIV Social skills development

Contact Information

Address

2413 Canal Street, Blue Island, IL, 60406

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