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The 12-Step process has long been a cornerstone of addiction recovery, providing a structured, values-based framework for sobriety, accountability, and personal growth. Developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and adapted by Narcotics Anonymous (NA), the 12 Steps guide individuals through admission of powerlessness, moral inventory, making amends, and ongoing spiritual development. Many inpatient and outpatient programs integrate 12-Step principles into their care, combining group therapy, individual counseling, and peer support to reinforce recovery. While some may prefer alternatives like SMART Recovery or other secular models, 12-Step rehab remains one of the most widely used and accessible approaches, helping millions worldwide find lasting sobriety through community and structured guidance.
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115 East Stacey Street
Chester
Illinois
62233
United States
Chester
Illinois
62233
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Outpatient
- Hospital Inpatient
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Detox at Hospital
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- State substance abuse agency
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
1 Bronze Pointe Boulevard
Suite 1
Belleville
Illinois
62226
United States
Suite 1
Belleville
Illinois
62226
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Non-residential Detox
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Luxury
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- Council on Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
- State department of health
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
Amenities:
- Any Amenities
- Acupuncture
304 Wesley Drive
Suites 302-306
Wood River
Illinois
62095
United States
Suites 302-306
Wood River
Illinois
62095
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- State substance abuse agency
- State department of health
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
3 Sunset Hills Executive Park
Suite 2
Edwardsville
Illinois
62025
United States
Suite 2
Edwardsville
Illinois
62025
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
2 Club Centre Court
Suite 1
Edwardsville
Illinois
62025
United States
Suite 1
Edwardsville
Illinois
62025
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
95 North Research Drive
Suite 110
Edwardsville
Illinois
62025
United States
Suite 110
Edwardsville
Illinois
62025
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- PHP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Non-residential Detox
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) is a comprehensive drug rehab center dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance abuse and addiction. Located in a supportive and nurturing environment, ATS offers personalized treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based therapies, holistic approaches, and aftercare support. The facility emphasizes the importance of treating the whole person, focusing on physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. With a team Read more...
10257 State Route 3
Red Bud
Illinois
62278
United States
Red Bud
Illinois
62278
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
1313 21st Street
Granite City
Illinois
62040
United States
Granite City
Illinois
62040
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- PHP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
- State department of health
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
50 Northgate Industrial Drive
Granite City
Illinois
62040
United States
Granite City
Illinois
62040
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Detox at Facility
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
6400 West Main Street
Suite 3-H
Belleville
Illinois
62223
United States
Suite 3-H
Belleville
Illinois
62223
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Payment Accepted:
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
12 North 64th Street
Belleville
Illinois
62223
United States
Belleville
Illinois
62223
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
307 Henry Road
Suite 111
Alton
Illinois
62002
United States
Suite 111
Alton
Illinois
62002
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
- State department of health
- State mental health department
Payment Accepted:
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
4 Memorial Drive
Building B, Suite 210
Alton
Illinois
62002
United States
Building B, Suite 210
Alton
Illinois
62002
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
600 West Lincoln Avenue
Caseyville
Illinois
62232
United States
Caseyville
Illinois
62232
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Detox at Facility
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- State substance abuse agency
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
300 West Main Street
Suite 2
Belleville
Illinois
62220
United States
Suite 2
Belleville
Illinois
62220
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
639 York Street
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
727 Broadway Street
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
1258 Broadway Street
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- State substance abuse agency
- State mental health department
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
418 South 36th Street
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
428 South 36th Street
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Quincy
Illinois
62301
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
Service Setting:
- Residential Inpatient
- Long-term
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Detox at Facility
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
988 North Illinois Route 3
Waterloo
Illinois
62298
United States
Waterloo
Illinois
62298
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- State substance abuse agency
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
1260 W Washington St
Pittsfield
Illinois
62363
United States
Pittsfield
Illinois
62363
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- Council on Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
100 West Washington Street
Pittsfield
Illinois
62363
United States
Pittsfield
Illinois
62363
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
Service Setting:
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Has Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- State substance abuse agency
- State mental health department
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
100 North 8th Street
Suite 120
East Saint Louis
Illinois
62201
United States
Suite 120
East Saint Louis
Illinois
62201
United States
Data From SAMHSA: Yes
Type of Care:
- Addiction Treatment
- Dual Diagnosis
Service Setting:
- Short-term
- Outpatient
- IOP
- Telemedicine - Telehealth
- Non-residential Detox
- Outpatient Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
License/Certification/Accreditation:
- Council on Accreditation
- State substance abuse agency
- State mental health department
Detoxification:
- Medical Detox
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Alcohol Detox
- Benzodiazepines Detox
- Cocaine Detox
- Fentanyl Detox
- Methamphetamines Detox
- Opioid Detox
Payment Accepted:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Income Base (Sliding Fee Scale)
- Military insurance - TRICARE
- Aetna Insurance
- Anthem Health Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Insurance
- Humana Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Insurance
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Federal - government funding for substance use programs
