Institute for Human Resources of Livingston County

Conveniently located just off Old Route 66 and West Custer Avenue in Pontiac, Illinois, the counseling services of Institute for Human Resources (IHR) of Livingstone County offers a full range of outpatient mental health and substance use services for children, teens, and adults. They provide individual, family, and group counseling, psychiatric services, and 24/7 crisis intervention. IHR provides quick access to emergency care, onsite psychiatric staff, and support for both mental health and addiction recovery.
Their team uses evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), moral reconation therapy (MRT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Services include trauma-informed care, skills training, case management, and support for co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. Licensed therapists and psychiatric providers work closely with clients to build safety, emotional stability, and long-term coping skills using structured, strengths-based counseling.
Youth in crisis can access help through IHR’s Screening Assessment Support Services program, which offers screenings and short-term treatment planning to prevent hospitalization. Operation Snowball empowers students to make healthy choices and become peer leaders. IHR also provides DUI education, gambling screenings, and school-based prevention services. Medication-assisted recovery, psychiatric consults, and jail-based programs are available. Services are offered on a sliding scale based on income, and most insurance plans are accepted.

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Young Adults

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 5 days.

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.

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