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Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program

Successfully resolving a substance abuse or addiction problem often requires the skillful and comprehensive approach that we offer in our Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program.

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More information about the Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program at Palos Community Hospital and free, confidential assessments are available by calling (708) 460-2721.

Palos Community Hospital's Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program is a comprehensive treatment program designed to help you make positive changes that last a lifetime! The program meets between three and four times per week, is offered during the daytime or evening. It is available for those with a chemical dependency or dual diagnosis (addiction and mental health) and includes:

  • Abstinence-Based Recovery
  • Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Education
  • Practice and Development of Skills Needed to be Effectively Sober
  • Powerful Motivational Techniques to Stop Self-defeating Behaviors
  • Emphasis on Distorted Thinking and Self-Defeating Behaviors
  • Prescription Medication Education
  • Introduction of 12-Step Programs and Community-Based Self-Help Groups
  • Family and Support System Involvement
  • Individually Tailored Relapse-Prevention Plan
  • Lab Testing to Reinforce Client Success