Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 110 North Center Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
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<p><strong>ABOUT COUNTERMEASURES INC.</strong></p> <p>Located in downtown Bloomington, Ill., Countermeasures Inc. is one of the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IL17.pdf" target="_blank">585 facilities in the state that offer</a> substance abuse assessments, DUI courses, and <strong>outpatient counseling services</strong> for clients seeking treatment for substance abuse and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. Specialized services are available for a variety of disorders including anger management and various legal services. Detox is not available on-site. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The treatment process at Countermeasures Inc. begins with an substance abuse and mental health assessment to determine the appropriate type of treatment for each client. In Illinois, screenings for mental illness is available in <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/IL17.pdf" target="_blank">68.9 percent of state facilities</a>. These assessments are designed to diagnose and develop treatment plans for substance abuse and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. Assessments are completed on a scheduled basis. </p> <p>Assessments are conducted by licensed and trained staff members with expertise in a variety of areas. Counselors collect data from the patient in an interview as well as collect data from other sources to corroborate clients’ interviews. Then, a comprehensive report is developed to that is used to determine the appropriate treatment method for each client. These reports can also be used in legal proceedings as needed. </p> <p><strong>Substance abuse education</strong> is a major component of treatment. Clients are enrolled in educational courses that are designed to help clients <strong>identify and change problem behaviors</strong> through a better understanding of such behaviors. Classes are provided for a range of concerns, including addiction, <strong>DUI-related incidents</strong>, and anger management. Classes are available six days and four nights per week. These include morning, afternoon, and evening options during the week and on the weekend. </p> <p>The center also offers a <strong>12-week anger management program</strong> that’s presented as an alternative to traditional domestic violence treatment — though Countermeasures Inc. points out that it is not a domestic violence program. The program, which is conducted primarily via group discussion, covers topics such as the purpose and function of anger, self-awareness, managing stress, forgiveness, and blame.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Treatment is provided by certified alcohol and drug counselors. All staff members meet the training requirements of the Illinois Department of Human Services / Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The single alum polled by Rehabs.com to date about Countermeasures gave mixed feedback. The reviewer indicated that Countermeasures did not meet their expectations, and gave the facility just two out of five stars for its overall effectiveness and three stars for its level of staff support, facility cleanliness, and its holistic treatment options. Despite these lower ratings, the alum indicated that they would recommend the center to friends and family. “It was a decent facility,” they wrote.</p> <p>On Google, the facility earned <strong>2.1 out of five stars from eight reviews to date.</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Two of the reviewers who left commentary accompanying their reviews <strong>alleged manipulative administrative practices</strong>. “They wont give u ur paper work hard to deal with when ur classes are done them tell me i need anger management so they can get more money has nothing to do with my dui,” alum Jason wrote in a representative review. </p> <p>Alum Drew agreed and claimed that the facility “spread misinformation about substances. And they also rely on you to come up with the topic for the night. Some night will be helpful and some classes are useless.” However, alum Alycia disagreed and noted that the facility had “Great counselors. Great meetings. Great pricing.” Alum Jason wrote how he faced difficulties getting the paperwork he needed.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Information about Countermeasures Inc.’s costs is not available. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Countermeasures+Inc.+bloomington&oq=Countermeasures+Inc.+bloomington&aqs=chrome..69i57.3487j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x880b71c342707437:0x45370508339e3d68,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-12-17 09:51:07 PST
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