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Substance Use Disorder (SUD) affects millions of individuals and families across the United States. Access to reliable, evidence-based resources is essential for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Below is a curated list of local and national organizations and programs that offer support, education, and services related to SUD.
Chicago Area Resources
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Bridgeway, Inc.
Serving a variety of locations in Illinois, Bridgeway’s Recovery Oriented System of Care is a coordinated network of community-based services and supports. It builds on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities to achieve improved health, wellness, and quality of life for those with or at risk of alcohol and drug problems.
Phone: 309.344.2323
Chicago Alcoholics Anonymous
Chicago Alcoholics Anonymous provides resources and meeting information for individuals seeking support through Alcoholics Anonymous in the Chicago area. It offers details on open meetings, speaker sessions, and various recovery topics for both alcoholics and interested observers.
Phone: 312.346.1475
Chicago Department of Public Health - Substance Use Disorder
The City of Chicago’s Substance Use Disorder webpage provides medical and behavioral health information about addiction, including symptoms, treatment options, and support resources. It connects residents to services like Chicago Connects and Overcome Opioids, offering guidance on prevention, recovery, and overdose response
Phone: 312.747.9884
Cook County Department of Public Health – Mental Health & Substance Use
Offers public education, naloxone training, overdose prevention, and funding to nonprofit partners in suburban Cook County.
Phone: 708.836.8600
Email: healthycook@cookcountyhhs.org
Endeavor Health – Behavioral Health Services
Provides behavioral health services including substance use support at multiple locations across Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation – Chicago
Outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, mental health care, and recovery management services.
Phone: 855.260.1238
NAMI Chicago
Advocates for individuals impacted by mental health conditions and substance use, offering support and community wellness programs.
Phone: 833.626.4244
Rosecrance Lakeview
Provides residential and outpatient addiction treatment, including therapy and psychiatric services.
Phone: 866.391.1028
National Resources
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
AA is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate.
FindTreatment.gov
FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
Phone: 877.726.4727
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Resources and research on alcohol use disorder.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Research-based information on drug use and addiction.
Partnership to End Addiction
Support and guidance for families dealing with addiction.
Phone: 855.378.4373
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Comprehensive federal resource for SUD treatment, prevention, and recovery.
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This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Inclusion does not imply endorsement from Shirley Ryan AbilityLab or the LIFE Center. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
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