Peer Services

Evanston, Illinois

906 Davis street
Evanston, IL 60201

About Peer Services

PEER Services provides outpatient substance use treatment for alcohol and other drugs to teens (12+) and adults of all ages who live in Illinois. We provide individual and group counseling in person and via telehealth, including an Intensive Outpatient Program. We also provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder onsite.

Since 1975, PEER Services has provided community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to the residents of Evanston, Northfield, New Trier, Maine and Niles Townships, and the north side of Chicago. We also treat clients from other Illinois communities.

We accept clients regardless of their insurance status or financial resources and make treatment possible for all through public insurance, grants and fundraising, and sliding scale fees.

Our mission is to reduce the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

We meet clients where they are and help them to envision recovery and then progress toward their personal goals.

We are committed to delivering quality services designed to meet the needs of the individuals, families, and communities we serve. We utilize the best practices in the field. We value professional development and ensure staff members remain up-to-date on the cutting-edge research and advances in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders.

All therapists are licensed practitioners with Master’s degrees. Several have been recognized for excellence in the field by statewide organizations, including the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health and the Illinois Association for Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment.

We are not able to accept clients from out-of-state and will not able to return inquiries from individuals seeking treatment who live outside Illinois.

Payment Options

Medicaid
Private insurance
Self-pay options
Sliding scale payment assistance
Medicare
Military Insurance

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Intensive 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.

Programs

Adolescence program

Adult program

Hearing impaired program

HIV/AIDS program

Program for men

Program for women

Treatment

Alcoholism

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 Addiction

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.

Dual Diagnosis

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid Addiction

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.

Substance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Clinical Services

Group Therapy

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.

Trauma Therapy

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

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact

(847) 492-1778

Website

906 Davis street
Evanston, IL 60201

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Reviews

3.8 (6 reviews)

Google Rating

Jakob Kaufman

1 year ago

Peer Services was truly a life saver for my family member. He had struggled with addiction for many years, in and out of various treatment programs. Peer Service's compassionate staff treated him with dignity and provided the exact care that he needed. He is now five years sober and lives a happy and full life. Thank you Peer Services!

Michael Baskin

3 years ago

Many years ago, when my fabulous son was 17, he was a limit-pusher. He limit-pushed over his head, and over my head as a parent.We went to PEER Services, together, and met the most extraordinary person. From the first moment, the counselor taught us that by treating my son with respect, as a person who was not a boy, but was an adult in the making, he (and I as a dad) could see gain back control and make good decisions.He met with this counselor for two months, discussed the stuff of high school, athletics, alcohol, and other things young adults were asked to make decisions about - and he became, over time, the adult he is today - the founder of a non profit organization working with youth at risk.I cannot begin to thank PEER enough for the path this wonderful person laid out for my son and for me. It is a wonderful, helpful, logical, and compassionate place when you're not sure how to get out of being over your head.

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Scottietoohottie 52

much left to be desired in my time here... if people who are getting medical treatments for a state funded and no charges against private ownership clinics and I have been to a few 80 dollars a week is the price people choose to leave a free program peer here to pay 400 per month ima private sector clinic... it's a lot if cherry picking by certain staff towards their favorite clients let alone the people who are not give same privileges as a well liked client... it's free and it's after years of needing to be medicated nessecary a leash... 9mg

Julie Davis

5 years ago

It's gotten better than what it used to be but there are still many things that need to change. A lot of the clientele are still using. The privacy issues. Safety concerns. The nursing staff is much better now. Good luck if u have a grievance of ANY kind.

Fran Buckley

6 years ago

Peer Services offers much-needed drug/alcohol addiction recovery programs and services of all kinds, including individual counseling, support groups, and a methadone clinic. They are a small, nondescript, un-flashy office in downtown Evanston, IL, a few steps away from both CTA and Metra trains. They accept both court-ordered and voluntary clients with a minimum of red tape-- or at least the client is spared most of the paperwork. Plus, it's a laid-back, friendly atmosphere, not at all intimidating nor marred by judgmental attitude (but don't for a moment take this to mean any sign of unprofessionalism). My only reservation, and this doesn't cause me to knock off a star rating, is that during the methadone clinics the entry area is milling with clients (it's not a large facility) -- which ostensibly might put off some folks but is handled graciously and professionally, and does not interfere with whatever else is going on there. The good people at Peer Services are experienced in addiction issues, are compassionate, bend over backwards for their clients, and know what they're doing.