Substance Use and Recovery – Howard Brown Health

Welcome to Recover with Pride.

The Recovering with Pride program has helped people from all walks of life who want to explore or change their substance use and other life circumstances. Change is possible.

How we work

Our dedicated team has extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. All therapists have training and experience in the field of addictions and mental health disorders. Our therapists are licensed social workers and psychologists who work from a variety of evidence-based and trauma-informed therapies. We partner with you to help you find relief the way you want. Howard Brown Health is licensed by the Illinois State Department of Human Services to provide multiple levels of outpatient substance abuse care.

Our services

• Substance abuse evaluation and treatment recommendation (including court-ordered evaluation, but not DUI)
• Individual consultation/psychotherapy
• group therapy
• Couple and family sessions as needed

Enter treatment

Call the recovery line at 773.388.8891 to speak with a staff member to fill out a phone screen. After your phone screen, staff will recommend treatment options and advise you of next steps.

Don’t let financial worries keep you from calling for help.

Howard Brown is a member of many mental health networks and accepts a variety of insurance plans. Howard Brown also offers discounted medical care, psychiatric services and mental health counseling to uninsured and low-income patients. Please speak to a member of staff for more information.

Groups

Group participation is a proven method for exploring and improving mental health and addiction issues. Our groups are not limited to a specific substance, gender identity/presentation, or sexual orientation. Everyone is welcome. Groups are open, which means you can join anytime after completing an initial assessment. Constant attendance is encouraged.

Common drugs of choice often discussed in groups include:

• crystal meth
• Alcohol
• Pills – like Xanax and painkillers
• Cocaine
• Marijuana

Additional Support

If you are looking for or need drug rehabilitation, hospital care, or sober living options, our team has a network of LGBTQ+-friendly providers in the community who can help. We work with staff at Haymarket Center, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, and Advocate Illinois Masonic, among others, to ensure clients receive the care they need. We encourage you to call our recovery line (773.388.8891) if you have questions about community resources and supports.