Riverside Alcohol and Drug Services of the Robert Young Center offers hospital-based substance abuse treatment, which includes emergency intervention and detoxification. We also provide residential and outpatient services for adults, as well as outpatient treatment for adolescents. Our treatment programs at Riverside include individual and group counseling, 12-Step meetings, relapse prevention, and continuing care.
ABOUT ROBERT YOUNG CENTER – RIVERSIDE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES
Riverside Alcohol and Drug Services is a chemical dependency program located at the Robert Young Center (RYC), a community mental health center serving the Quad Cities area. We are situated in Rock Island, Illinois and offer 24/7 crisis intervention services, medical detox, and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents struggling with substance abuse. We also provide aftercare programs to support continued recovery.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
At Riverside, residential care involves active participation in the 12-Step program and encourages family involvement. Clients can choose between residential, outpatient, or detox programs. Regardless of the treatment track, all clients will participate in individual and group counseling, as well as education about addiction, rehabilitation, and relapse prevention.
Our residential treatment focuses on the process-oriented approach and incorporates educational workshops to teach clients valuable life skills and relapse prevention strategies.
For continuing care, we offer group sessions led by certified addiction counselors. Clients are expected to attend at least one group session per week and can schedule additional individual and family sessions as needed for the aftercare program.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Our treatment team at Riverside includes registered nurses, certified addiction counselors, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health staff.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
According to the Robert Young Center’s website, our residential program has a capacity of 15 beds. We have received positive ratings from Best-rehabs.com reviewers, who have praised the quality and cleanliness of our accommodations.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Riverside Alcohol and Drug Services has received feedback from seven alumni to date, and the majority of their reviews have been positive. Three out of four alumni surveyed would recommend our center to others in need.
Alumni have given an average rating of 3.67 out of five stars when asked about the staff’s level of training and experience. For instance, alum Nancy stated, “I was at one of the lowest points in my life. The staff and counselors at Riverside helped me back on my feet and gave me the tools that I needed to feel a part of society again and helped me love myself once again.” Several alumni specifically mentioned our psychiatrists as a strength of the center.
In terms of affordability, our program has exclusively received four- and five-star ratings. However, it is worth noting that one alum expressed concerns about inadequate diagnosis and treatment due to state funding, stating that they would not recommend our facility.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Two anonymous loved ones, who were polled by Best-rehabs.com, rated our facility four out of five stars for its effectiveness in treatment, accommodations, meals and nutrition, holistic treatment offerings, affordability, and counseling options. They had no weaknesses to mention and one individual commended the “amazing staff,” while the other appreciated the “kindness, confidence resources.”
FINANCING
Robert Young Center accepts various forms of insurance, as stated on our website. Additionally, UnityPoint Health, the healthcare organization overseeing our centers, offers financial assistance to those who are uninsured or underinsured.