Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 720 W. Chestnut St., Bloomington, IL 61701
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| Treatment types | Gambling Addiction Treatment, Anger Disorders, Substance Abuse Treatment |
| Program types | Sober Living Environments, Outpatient Services, Residential Treatment |
| Services | Outpatient Services, Sober Living Home, Dual-Diagnosis Treatment, Behavioral Disorder Treatment, Residential Treatment |
| Setting | Average Location/Amenities |
| Gender | None |
| Age ranges | Teen/Adolescent, Adult Age |
| Insurance accepted | Medicaid, Medicare, Public Insurance, Private Insurance |
<p><strong>ABOUT CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS</strong></p> <p>Operating for more than 40 years, the Illinois-based Chestnut Health Systems is one of Illinois’ <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IL17.pdf" target="_blank">343 private, non-profit</a> treatment organizations. It provides <strong>a full continuum of treatment services for adults and adolescents</strong> seeking treatment for substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring mental health disorders</a>. </p> <p>The Bloomington location is one of nine service centers in the Chestnut Health network, and offers <strong>residential and outpatient treatment services for adults adolescents ages 13-18.</strong> Additional centers can be found nearby as well as in Central Illinois and <a href="http://www.rehabs.com/listings/chestnut-health-systems-899168718/" target="_blank">around Chicago</a>. Detox is not available on-site. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems is one of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IL17.pdf" target="_blank">168 facilities in the state</a> that offer programs specifically for adolescents. The facility utilizes a <strong>researched-based assessment tool</strong> called the <strong>Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN)</strong> to create individualized treatment plans for its adolescent clientele. That way, all of the treatment plans are tailored to the individual needs of each client, including specialized treatment approaches for younger clients. </p> <p>Introduced in an age-appropriate manner, the <strong>12-Step model of recovery is central to the overall program curriculum.</strong> Nearly <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/2017_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">73 percent of the treatment facilities in the U.S.</a> use the 12-Step program for its structured approach and long-term treatment methods. Other treatment components include <strong>individual, group, family counseling</strong>, and recreational therapy.</p> <p>The residential program is one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IL17.pdf" target="_blank">59 long-term, non-hospital programs in the state</a> with treatment typically lasting <strong>60 to 90 days</strong>. It focuses on addiction education, communication development, relapse prevention, life skills, decision-making, anger management, and meeting 12-step goals. <strong>Family involvement plays a key role</strong> in programming. The organization encourages loved ones to participate in weekly educational seminars and family counseling sessions. </p> <p>To promote physical health, the facility has a full-sized gymnasium, and <strong>youth-specific recreational activities</strong> are offered daily, as well as meditation. Maryville also provides a variety of <strong>on-site school services and G.E.D classes</strong>.</p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems offers <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare planning</a>, and many residential graduates choose to attend the Maryville facility’s <strong>outpatient programs</strong>, which include standard outpatient (OP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) options as <strong>step-down services</strong>. Individuals in the IOP program must attend six to 13 hours of weekly individual or group counseling.</p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems’ network of facilities also includes an adolescent and young men’s <strong>recovery residential home</strong> in <a href="http://www.rehabs.com/listings/chestnut-health-systems-899008782/" target="_blank">Bloomington</a>. Upon completing residential treatment, adolescents may opt to reside at the Bloomington facility for two months up to two years to help ensure sustained sobriety and behavioral stability.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems is one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IL17.pdf" target="_blank">149 facilities in Illinois</a> accredited by the <strong>Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations</strong> (JCAHO). Along with its team of master’s-level therapists and registered clinicians, the facility employs psychiatrists, nurses, recreational coordinators, and case managers. </p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems also features a <strong>research division</strong>, Lighthouse Institute. Through ongoing research, training, consultation, and program evaluation, this institute’s mission is to continually improve the practices and techniques of the network's treatment programs.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems has <strong>gender-specific housing</strong> facilities. Clients have access to services at all times, including medical supervision and counselors. The facility has fitness areas including a gym and various places for outdoor activity. Classrooms are multipurpose as they are used for educational programs, meditation, group meetings, and academic services. <strong>Academic services</strong> are offered to all clients so that they can stay on track in school. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Three former clients of Chestnut Health Systems have provided Rehabs.com with feedback to date. All three gave just one out of five stars for treatment effectiveness and accommodations. Reviewers disagreed about meals and nutrition with one awarding four out of five stars and the other two giving the lowest possible rating of one star. A.R. noted that the facility "Needs better staff." The other alum, Y.J., added: "They are under staffed. The employee turnover rate is very high." </p> <p><strong>Secondary sources revealed positive opinions of the facility</strong>. On Google, eight individuals gave the facility an average rating of 4.1 out of five stars<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small>. "The staff were wonderful- compassionate, skilled, efficient & so helpful. They gave me the tools I needed to recover," Linda, a representative reviewer, wrote. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The single loved one to provide feedback to Rehabs.com to date, J.A., gave the facility five out of five stars for meals and nutrition, and four stars for treatment effectiveness as well as accommodations and amenities. They shared with Rehabs.com that the facility "offered weekly family meetings."</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, <strong>65 reviewers gave ratings that average 3.3 out of five stars for the network as a whole.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Several employees indicated that it is a good entry level job for professionals “just out of college.” There is some feedback centered on how there are good employees and bad employees within the organization and that the organization’s mission is “extremely rewarding.”</p> <p>On Glassdoor, Chestnut Health Systems as a whole earned an average of <strong>2.8 out of five stars from 39 reviews.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> Many employees indicated that the compensation “is much lower than what it should be” and that employees aren’t provided with enough training.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems accepts <strong>most major private insurance plans, and is one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IL17.pdf" target="_blank">330 Illinois facilities that accept Medicaid</a></strong>. It also accepts other <strong>state-financed insurance</strong> and self-payment.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>Chestnut Health Systems is expanding its operations to serve children in other communities. It received <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chestnuthealthsystems" target="_blank">federal grant funds</a> to be able to provide services for children involved in drug use or crime.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=chestnut+health+systems+bloomington&oq=Chestnut+Health+Systems+bloom&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.2133j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x880b72219d7a2ac1:0xc6a6e77c216e1456,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Chestnut-Health-Systems/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Chestnut-Health-Systems/reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Chestnut-Health-Systems-Reviews-E425970.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Chestnut-Health-Systems-Reviews-E425970.htm</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-12-22 18:51:42 PST
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