McCook Heartland Counseling and Consulting Clinic

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

It's common to see people struggling with mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and treating each of these is just as important as treating the addiction. But even for those who do not have a dual diagnosis, mental health plays an essential role in the long-term success of recovery because it can affect people’s emotional, psychological, and social makeup, influencing their experiences, stress level, and life choices.

Outpatient rehabs are often ideally suited for clients exiting intensive inpatient care, those who are medically stable, and those not at an elevated relapse risk. They also offer flexibility for clients who may be unable to leave their work or family to receive inpatient care. Many outpatient treatment centers provide a full suite of services, including recovery education, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and individual, group, and family counseling. Ancillary services, including peer coaching and vocational training, are widely available.

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are designed to evolve with clients’ evolving needs. Most programs provide between nine and 20 hours of care weekly, with the frequency and intensity of treatment gradually decreasing as clients grow stronger and more stable in their recovery. Intensive outpatient rehabs specialize in myriad treatment modalities, including medication assisted treatment (MAT) for those in alcohol and/or opioid recovery, addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and evidence-based holistic care.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

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.

Trauma-Informed Care is a commitment to trauma awareness and an understanding of how trauma impacts the life of an individual seeking or referred to services. There are five core values that they will use as their focus as they work with the patient: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Empowerment, and Connection and Collaboration in relationships. Previously, staff brainstormed for ways by which they might provide increased sense of physical safety. More space has been created in the waiting areas, while calming music and colors have been added. Seeking Safety groups have begun and are meeting regularly. Grounding boxes and phone lines with a calming recording have been added at each location. Emotional safety is provided in therapeutic relationships which set clear boundaries; where responses are not threatening or demeaning.

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.

Trauma-Informed Care is a commitment to trauma awareness and an understanding of how trauma impacts the life of an individual seeking or referred to services. There are five core values that they will use as their focus as they work with the patient: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Empowerment, and Connection and Collaboration in relationships. Previously, staff brainstormed for ways by which they might provide increased sense of physical safety. More space has been created in the waiting areas, while calming music and colors have been added. Seeking Safety groups have begun and are meeting regularly. Grounding boxes and phone lines with a calming recording have been added at each location. Emotional safety is provided in therapeutic relationships which set clear boundaries; where responses are not threatening or demeaning.

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.

Trauma-Informed Care is a commitment to trauma awareness and an understanding of how trauma impacts the life of an individual seeking or referred to services. There are five core values that they will use as their focus as they work with the patient: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Empowerment, and Connection and Collaboration in relationships. Previously, staff brainstormed for ways by which they might provide increased sense of physical safety. More space has been created in the waiting areas, while calming music and colors have been added. Seeking Safety groups have begun and are meeting regularly. Grounding boxes and phone lines with a calming recording have been added at each location. Emotional safety is provided in therapeutic relationships which set clear boundaries; where responses are not threatening or demeaning.

Trauma-Informed Care is a commitment to trauma awareness and an understanding of how trauma impacts the life of an individual seeking or referred to services. There are five core values that they will use as their focus as they work with the patient: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Empowerment, and Connection and Collaboration in relationships. Previously, staff brainstormed for ways by which they might provide increased sense of physical safety. More space has been created in the waiting areas, while calming music and colors have been added. Seeking Safety groups have begun and are meeting regularly. Grounding boxes and phone lines with a calming recording have been added at each location. Emotional safety is provided in therapeutic relationships which set clear boundaries; where responses are not threatening or demeaning.