Chestnut Health Systems

Chestnut Health Systems Belleville Illinois

With numerous locations throughout Illinois and Missouri, Chestnut Health Systems offers a full range of addiction treatment services for adolescents and adults. The Belleville drug and alcohol rehab facility provides clients with state-of-the-art addiction and mental health treatment services, including assessments, dual diagnosis, intensive outpatient treatment, and outpatient treatment. A highly trained team of doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, and case managers works together to provide each client with a unique and comprehensive treatment plan. Chestnut believes that recovery is possible for everyone and is committed to providing the highest quality of care and professional excellence to anyone seeking recovery.

ABOUT CHESTNUT HEALTH SYSTEMS IN BELLEVILLE, IL

Chestnut Health Systems, located in Belleville, Ill., offers outpatient treatment to adults and adolescents struggling with addiction. Chestnut Health Systems has been operating for over 40 years and operates four addiction treatment facilities. The network also includes a research institute, credit counseling services, and employment assistance programs. Inpatient treatment and medical detoxification are offered at other locations in the Chestnut Health Systems network. The Belleville location does not offer detoxification, but does use Suboxone in conjunction with its other treatment programs.

TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT

The Chestnut Health Services website says the facility uses “research based counseling and treatment methods.” To be admitted, clients must first complete an assessment at the facility. The assessment includes an individual diagnostic test, a consultation with a counselor, a urine drug screening, review of previous treatment records, and a physical screening.

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Chestnut Health Services involves nine or more hours of counseling per week on weekdays or evenings. Throughout IOP treatment, clients receive individual and group counseling as well as substance abuse education and life skills training. The Outpatient Treatment Program at Chestnut Health Services is recommended for clients who have completed inpatient or IOP programs, and involves eight hours of counseling each week. Medication Assisted Treatment using Suboxone is also available for participants in Chestnut’s addiction treatment programs. Participants are encouraged to participate in various self helps groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Celebrate Recovery.

The Adolescent Addiction Treatment program offers individualized treatment plans to children ages 13-18. The program uses 12 step methods, recreational activities, and family programming. Chestnut Health Systems encourages families to participate in their loved one’s treatment experience regardless of which program the family member is completing.

STAFF CREDENTIALS

The treatment team at Chestnut Health Systems consists of doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, licensed primary counselors, residential counselors, recreation coordinators and case managers.

REVIEWS

At the time of this writing there has been one friend or family member polled by Best-rehabs.com. The reviewer said he would not recommend Chestnut Health Systems to others. The anonymous loved one gave the facility four out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, three stars for accommodations & amenities, and three stars for meals & nutrition. He agreed that there are many counseling options to choose from, agreed that the facility is adequately equipped and staffed to treat co-occurring mental health problems, but disagreed when asked if the facility staff are experienced and well-trained. He felt that a strength of the facility was “It is close for the community.” When asked about weaknesses of Chestnut Belleville, he said “They kind of just push meds.”

On the facility’s Google page, there is an overall rating of 3.7 out of five stars based on six total reviews.

FINANCING

There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its costs. However, according to the facility website, Chestnut Health Services accepts medical insurance, Illinois Medicaid and direct client payment by cash, check or credit card. Chestnut accepts insurance from Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, and more. The facility website states that employees can also help with loans and state-funded financial assistance. Clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for additional information regarding the costs associated with treatment.

Chestnut Health Systems Reviews

the place is horrible!
As a recent prisoner I was in a drug rehab institution. I found my after care was only offered as a money generating source. I received no professional guidance only a format as explained by the counselor as an avenue to discuss any thoughts . We were also referred to an AA meeting as a source for comfort and abstinence
Offered weekly family meetings.
This facility is a fake. It is nothing like their website says. They are under staffed. The employee turnover rate is very high. The staff is very unprofessional especially the 3rd shift staff. The staff is very un experienced. The staff in both the boy's & girl's unit treat the clients like inmates. The classes given every Thurs are not helpful at all. It's a waste of time because all it consist of is everyone taking a turn reading out loud. The director Jim is very cocky. The list goes on. I would not reccomend this facility!
Needs better staff