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SpecialtiesAt Balanced Life Counseling we specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with trauma, transition, depression, and anxiety. We work from a mindfulness-based perspective, focusing on the intrinsic drive toward wholeness, health, and connectedness present in each client and each situation, rather than focusing on disorders or labeling problems and people. We provide a safe and non-judgmental space in which you can develop awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and strengthen your ability to mindfully act in ways that are in line with your beliefs and healthier ways of navigating the world.

Our Gateway Chicago Kedzie location in Humboldt Park provides patients with a sober living recovery home. The Kedzie home gives you a place to continue recovery after you finish residential treatment. We also offer outpatient recovery services at this Illinois facility...

Our Gateway Chicago Kedzie location in Humboldt Park provides patients with a sober living recovery home. The Kedzie home gives you a place to continue recovery after you finish residential treatment. We also offer outpatient recovery services at this Illinois facility. At Gateway Chicago Kedzie, you can get the support you need to stay on the path to recovery.With a history of more than 50 years and one million people helped, we have the expertise you need. We offer patient-centered care with a personalized and evidence-based approach. Our facilities span the Chicago, Illinois area and include sober living homes like Chicago Kedzie, outpatient centers and residential facilities. This network enables us to provide comprehensive addiction care.Gateway location on Chicago's Kedzie Avenue has a full staff of counselors and support specialists ready to help you. Our care team includes certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs) and licensed clinical professional counselors (LCPCs). We also have administrative professionals and other team members who will help you get the support you need throughout the recovery processes.Many of the services we offer at Gateway Chicago Kenzie involve our sober living community. Our recovery home supports patients who finished our residential treatment program. Here, they get support in everyday living in addition to outpatient services. As part of our mission to support patients after treatment, we also serve our alumni at this treatment center. We provide events and weekly meetings that give alumni the chance to find community in each other.We also offer outpatient services to our recovery home residents and any other patients who need help. These treatments include:Individual and group counselingCognitive behavioral therapyDialectical behavioral therapyAcceptance and commitment therapyMotivational interviewingTrauma therapy12-step facilitationEveryone who receives our outpatient treatment has a personalized care plan that accounts for their unique needs.Addiction impacts the social, emotional and physical aspects of well-being. At Gateway, we aim to address all of these elements through comprehensive drug addiction rehab services. Discover how we approach each component of addiction:Social: Case management, patient community activities, group therapyEmotional: Individual and group counseling, dual diagnosis treatmentPhysical: Medication-assisted treatment and other medical supportLet us help you manage all of addiction's effects so you can raise your chances of a successful recovery.When you first visit our outpatient treatment center, we will perform an intake where we talk about your needs. We will ask about your drug use, medical history and situation. Once we understand your experience with addiction, we will develop a personalized care plan designed around your needs. As you receive treatment, we can adapt this strategy in response to changing circumstances.Addiction recovery can appear to be confusing. Finding a support system is needed for a successful recovery. People who have been your support in the past may not be the people who support you in recovery. Having a sober community in place can make all the difference in staying sober. Gateway Chicago Kedzie works to create a community where all feel welcome and support each other.IMPORTANCE OF A SOBER COMMUNITYUndergoing addiction treatment forces people to change virtually every aspect of their life. Their habits, interests, and even who they choose to spend time with all may change after they finish treatment. This can create feelings of intense loneliness as they realize they can't rely on the same friend group.The addiction treatment staff at Gateway Chicago Kedzie fosters an environment of community and support for both current clients and alumni. Support for alumni is especially important, as they are striving to live independently while remaining sober. For this reason, we provide a variety of options for alumni to stay involved in our sober community.For one, we offer weekly meetings that alumni are welcome to attend. These include other 12 Step Recovery Programs. In these weekly meetings, attendees discuss their current struggles and find comfort in others going through the same circumstances. For many, these meetings are vital for keeping them grounded and stable in recovery.Gateway also puts on events for alumni to help them have fun and meet people in a sober environment. These events include lake parties, 5Ks, and more. These events are a great place to find sober friends and start rebuilding your support network. Chicago Kedzie is located in Humboldt Park, close to public transportation for those commuting to work or volunteer opportunities. We are in-network with all major insurance companies.