Methadone Clinic Hickory Hills, IL

Pillars Community Health

Pillars Community Health is a methadone clinic in Hickory Hills, IL. It is situated in Cook County at 8020 West 87th Street, 60457 zip. Pillars Community Health provides intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and regular outpatient treatment. Other than methadone treatment, Pillars Community Health offers employment counseling or training, HIV and AIDS education, support and counseling and substance use education. Pillars Community Health provides medication-assisted services to men and women. Pillars Community Health also provides treatment in Spanish.

FAQs for a Methadone Clinic in Hickory Hills, IL:

• What is the difference between suboxone and methadone treatment in Hickory Hills?

  Treatment at a suboxone clinic in Hickory Hills is often similar to the treatment received at a methadone clinic. Both of the medication assisted treatment options work by reducing narcotic and opioid cravings for those who are addicted. A big difference between suboxone and methadone is that suboxone can be prescribed by doctors, while methadone treatment needs to be received at a clinic.

• What other services are available at methadone clinics in Hickory Hills?

  Services such as intervention, counseling, relapse prevention, behavior therapy and other support services are commonly found in methadone clinics throughout Illinois. A methadone clinic may be part of a larger addiction treatment center, and as such, may have all of the services found in Hickory Hills drug rehabs.

• Do I need to make an appointment before receiving methadone treatment?

  Each methadone clinic in Hickory Hills has its own policy about what patients they will take. However, most clinics will accept both walk-ins and those who have made a previous appointment. It is usually a good idea to call ahead of time just to confirm availability.

• Is methadone treatment in Hickory Hills always done on a residential basis?

  The short answer is no. Methadone treatment services in Hickory Hills are available both in residential format, also known as inpatient, as well as outpatient format. Having both options allows addicted individuals to choose whether inpatient or outpatient clinical treatment will work better for their lifestyle.

• What medication assisted treatment options are available in Hickory Hills?

  There are a total of 3 medication assisted therapies that can be received in Hickory Hills: methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone) and Naltrexone. All three are approved by the FDA for drug addiction treatment. Methadone is the one that is most commonly used in addiction clinics.