Nicasa – Judy H. Fried Center

2031 Dugdale Road
North Chicago, IL 60064

Nicasa Behavioral Health Services Family Advocacy Center IL 60064

About Nicasa – Judy H. Fried Center

Nicasa is a non-profit organization dedicated to help individuals struggling with mental health/substance abuse and gambling disorders. All their services are client-focused and evidence-based and are based on the Matrix model. Nicasa is located at North Chicago, Illinois.

Nicasa also offer DUI Services, Illinois laws required individuals arrested for DUI to obtain and alcohol/drug evaluation. As a result of that evaluation, recommendations may be made for additional education or treatment services.

Nicasa also provides services in Polish and Russian. If other languages are needed an interpreter can be requested.

All Nicasa treatment services are strength-based, client-focused, and evidence-based.

Adult outpatient (9 hours per week) and IOP (9 or more hours per week) treatment is based on the Matrix Model. This is an evidence-based program that has been rigorously evaluated and found to be effective with adults with a variety of chemical dependency. The overarching goal of substance abuse treatment is to help each client through a process of change through which he or she can achieve substance-abuse-free identities and improved health, wellness, and quality of life. All clients receive and individualized treatment plan.

Latest Reviews

Mega Millionnn
4 weeks ago on Google
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Good services , bad communication and rude. I have to take. Parenting class for court and these people have a terrible system when it comes to communication. For our domestic violence course Darleen Jones excused members who have suffered because it could trigger. I stayed for majority of my class then explained my testimony and she never responded. Hung up in my face. Gloria Gomez doesn t pick up or call back either. Everything is a mess.
Response from the owner5 hours ago
Hello Mega. We are sorry about your experience with us. Nicasa has a system that allows us to improve our services and help our clients whenever there is a problem. Please contact either Dr. Emperatriz Guerra, Chief Clinical Officer (eguerra@nicasa.org), or Sindy Guerra, Family Advocacy Coordinator (sguerra@nicasa.org), to ask for a case review. This will allow us the chance to make any necessary changes to your case, including reaching out to any referral sources and improve our services for those in the future. Thank you.
Bladimir Gomez
4 months ago on Google
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Brenda Gutierrez
1 year ago on Google
5

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Accepted Insurance

Nicasa – Judy H. Fried Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Aftercare support for men and women who have successfully completed the substance abuse treatment program. Individuals are able to attend outpatient groups on a predetermined schedule. This allows the graduated to have a counselor available for extra help if needed.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Illinois is designed to help people recover from addiction to a number of substances. The length of each program and its intensity tend to vary, and the plan of care is based on your individual needs.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (847) 785-8660
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2031 Dugdale Road
North Chicago, IL 60064

Reviews of Nicasa – Judy H. Fried Center

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4.5

This place is good, and it's worth being part of their program. They will take their time to work with you and help you with everything you need. I will forever be thankful for all the people that supported me here.

Reviewed on 11/28/2018
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4.7 (20 reviews)
Mega Millionnn
4 weeks ago
2

Good services , bad communication and rude. I have to take. Parenting class for court and these people have a terrible system when it comes to communication. For our domestic violence course Darleen Jones excused members who have suffered because it could trigger. I stayed for majority of my class then explained my testimony and she never responded. Hung up in my face. Gloria Gomez doesn t pick up or call back either. Everything is a mess.

Response from the owner4 weeks ago
Hello Mega. We are sorry about your experience with us. Nicasa has a system that allows us to improve our services and help our clients whenever there is a problem. Please contact either Dr. Emperatriz Guerra, Chief Clinical Officer (eguerra@nicasa.org), or Sindy Guerra, Family Advocacy Coordinator (sguerra@nicasa.org), to ask for a case review. This will allow us the chance to make any necessary changes to your case, including reaching out to any referral sources and improve our services for those in the future. Thank you.
Bladimir Gomez
4 months ago
5

Brenda Gutierrez
1 year ago
5

Lorena Montes
2 years ago
5

miss Ramos was so good to us, miss her

Veronica Hill
2 years ago
5

What can I say this place has been a safe haven and to me and my family and the community for years

SONIDEROS CHICAGO IL SONIDO DANGER68 USA
2 years ago
5

Q Cobb
3 years ago
5

Andre Griffin
3 years ago
5

Grand hand off for to me specialist housing nice. Nice

Ana S Gutierrez Bernal
3 years ago
5

Anabel Mikolay
4 years ago
5

Family Advocacy Center help the community

WENDY PINEDA CABALLERO
4 years ago
5

Nina Stokes
4 years ago
4

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