Illinois Treatment Providers
Illinois Treatment, Counseling & Court-Connected Services
This page lists major behavioral health and substance use treatment providers that operate in Illinois. Many offer outpatient counseling, intensive programs, or residential care that may meet court or probation conditions. Every judge, probation department, and DUI / specialty court has its own rules — always verify that a program is approved for your specific case.
Chicagoland & Cook County
Counties: Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will
✅ Verified Major Treatment Providers
Gateway Foundation – Chicago Area
One of Illinois’ largest substance use treatment providers, offering residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment at multiple Chicagoland locations.
One of Illinois’ largest substance use treatment providers, offering residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment at multiple Chicagoland locations.
gatewayfoundation.org
Ask intake staff if they can provide court/probation reports and attendance records.
Ask intake staff if they can provide court/probation reports and attendance records.
Chicago & suburbs
Thresholds
Community-based mental health provider serving people with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders, including some with justice involvement.
Community-based mental health provider serving people with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders, including some with justice involvement.
Chicago / Cook
Chicago Department of Public Health – Mental Health Clinics
City-run clinics offering therapy and psychiatric services at no or low cost for eligible residents.
City-run clinics offering therapy and psychiatric services at no or low cost for eligible residents.
chicago.gov – Mental Health
Ask whether they can document compliance with treatment-related conditions.
Ask whether they can document compliance with treatment-related conditions.
Chicago
🛠️ Eligible Other Counseling & Groups
Private Counselors & Court-Ordered Class Providers
Many private practices and agencies offer anger management, parenting, and domestic violence programs, but not all are court-approved.
Many private practices and agencies offer anger management, parenting, and domestic violence programs, but not all are court-approved.
Get the specific program name approved by your judge or officer before paying.
Chicagoland
Peer Support Meetings (AA, NA & others)
Peer-led meetings for substance use recovery are widely available and often encouraged, but they do not replace formal treatment when ordered.
Peer-led meetings for substance use recovery are widely available and often encouraged, but they do not replace formal treatment when ordered.
Ask if your court will accept self-signed meeting slips or requires provider verification.
Regionwide
Northern Illinois / Rockford
Counties: Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, DeKalb & nearby
✅ Verified Substance Use & Mental Health Providers
Rosecrance – Rockford & Northern Illinois
Major behavioral health provider headquartered in Rockford, offering residential and outpatient substance use and mental health services.
Major behavioral health provider headquartered in Rockford, offering residential and outpatient substance use and mental health services.
Rockford / Northern IL
Community Health Centers & FQHCs
Federally Qualified Health Centers offer integrated primary and behavioral health care, often on a sliding fee scale.
Federally Qualified Health Centers offer integrated primary and behavioral health care, often on a sliding fee scale.
Search “health center” plus your city, and ask about counseling and MAT options.
Northern counties
🛠️ Eligible Outpatient Counseling & Groups
Private Outpatient Counseling Practices
Individual therapists and small agencies may provide mental health counseling, but they are not automatically approved for court-ordered treatment.
Individual therapists and small agencies may provide mental health counseling, but they are not automatically approved for court-ordered treatment.
Verify licensure (LCSW, LCPC, etc.) and get written approval from your officer.
Northern Illinois
Central Illinois – Springfield, Peoria & Bloomington
Counties: Sangamon, Peoria, McLean, Champaign, Macon & surrounding
✅ Verified Substance Use & Mental Health Networks
Chestnut Health Systems
Nonprofit behavioral health provider with locations in Bloomington-Normal and Metro East, offering mental health and substance use treatment.
Nonprofit behavioral health provider with locations in Bloomington-Normal and Metro East, offering mental health and substance use treatment.
Central IL & Metro East
Gateway Foundation – Central Illinois Locations
Gateway operates treatment programs in multiple parts of the state, including central Illinois.
Gateway operates treatment programs in multiple parts of the state, including central Illinois.
Central Illinois
🛠️ Eligible DUI & Specialized Programs
DUI Evaluation & Risk Education Providers
Illinois requires licensed DUI service providers for court-ordered evaluations and risk education. Many operate in central Illinois.
Illinois requires licensed DUI service providers for court-ordered evaluations and risk education. Many operate in central Illinois.
Use the state’s licensed provider list and choose one approved for your level.
Central Illinois
Southwest Illinois / Metro East
Counties: St. Clair, Madison, Monroe & nearby
✅ Verified Regional Treatment Providers
Chestnut Health Systems – Metro East
Provides outpatient and residential behavioral health services in the Metro East region, including substance use treatment.
Provides outpatient and residential behavioral health services in the Metro East region, including substance use treatment.
Metro East
🛠️ Eligible Local Counselors & Groups
Local Mental Health & Counseling Practices
Small counseling centers and private practices may offer therapy that supports your goals, but they might not satisfy specific court mandates.
Small counseling centers and private practices may offer therapy that supports your goals, but they might not satisfy specific court mandates.
Bring program descriptions to your attorney or officer for review.
Metro East counties
Illinois Statewide & Telehealth
Covers: statewide & online/telehealth services
✅ Verified Statewide & Multi-Site Providers
Illinois Department of Human Services – Division of Mental Health & Substance Use
State agency that funds community mental health and substance use programs across Illinois. Website lists provider directories.
State agency that funds community mental health and substance use programs across Illinois. Website lists provider directories.
Statewide
🛠️ Eligible Online Counseling & Support
Online / Telehealth Counseling Platforms
Some online therapy platforms match clients with Illinois-licensed clinicians. These may help with wellbeing but are not always accepted as court-ordered treatment.
Some online therapy platforms match clients with Illinois-licensed clinicians. These may help with wellbeing but are not always accepted as court-ordered treatment.
Confirm licensure and court acceptance before using online-only services to meet conditions.
Statewide / remote
Important: Only your judge, probation/parole officer, or attorney can confirm whether a specific provider or program will satisfy your treatment requirement.
Before enrolling: check that the provider is licensed, ask about reporting practices, and get approval in writing when possible. Keep copies of all assessments, treatment plans, and completion letters.
Legal disclaimer: OACRA does not provide medical advice, mental health treatment, or referrals. This directory is informational and does not guarantee acceptance, clinical outcomes, or legal results.
