LifeHouse Group
Blue Island, IL

Founded

2019

Program Length

30 days

Focus

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

LifeHouse Group offers comprehensive residential care for men facing substance use disorder. Their facility houses up to 155 residents and offers a safe, supportive environment. Men may come through treatment referrals, the Illinois Department of Corrections, or the local community. Residents start in shared rooms and may move to smaller ones. LifeHouse also provides food, clothing, and personal care items, ensuring no one is turned away. The program offers over 80 hours of weekly activities that support both mental and physical health. This includes support groups, therapy, fitness classes, and creative outlets like art and music. Residents also get personalized case management to set goals, build life skills, find employment, and address mental health or substance use challenges. LifeHouse helps men prepare for a brighter future with job training in fields like construction, culinary arts, and manufacturing. They provide support for earning a GED, accessing higher education, building financial literacy, and earning counseling certifications. LifeHouse hosts hiring fairs, connecting residents with employers like Amazon, UPS, and Mariano’s. Weekly guest speakers share motivational recovery insights, helping residents stay focused and inspired on their journey to a better life.

LifeHouse Group
LifeHouse Group
LifeHouse Group
LifeHouse Group

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

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Other contracted prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Community reinforcement plus vouchers Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation

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

Private for-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

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult men Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder

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 Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted in designated area

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Male

Language Services

Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

14127 Leavitt Avenue, Blue Island, IL, 60406

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