Each level of care is designed to meet the needs of individuals at different stages of recovery. We provide a full continuum of care, starting with stabilization and ending with ongoing support.

Medical Detox and Residential Care

Our detox services include 24/7 monitoring and medical oversight. We manage withdrawal symptoms and help clients stabilize before entering long-term treatment.

Medical detox is often the first step, including clinical evaluations, nutritional support, hydration, and comfort care. This stage lays the groundwork for successful recovery by reducing physical dependency.

Residential treatment follows detox. Clients live at our facility and follow a daily schedule that includes therapy, wellness routines, and goal-setting. The focus is on safety, emotional regulation, and skill development.

Daily life in residential treatment includes one-on-one therapy, group therapy, education, and therapeutic recreation. All activities are aimed at helping individuals better understand their behavior and develop tools for sustainable recovery.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

PHP offers daytime treatment without overnight stays. Clients attend therapy and educational sessions, then return home or to sober living in the evening.

PHP provides many of the same services as residential care, including individual counseling, relapse prevention, and psychiatric support. It serves as a strong transition between inpatient and outpatient care.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP includes multiple therapy sessions per week while allowing clients to maintain outside commitments. It’s ideal for those transitioning out of PHP or needing support while living independently.

IOP participants receive counseling focused on real-world stressors. They build routines, improve interpersonal skills, and practice accountability in both personal and professional settings.

Outpatient and Continuing Care

Outpatient care provides ongoing therapy and support. Clients meet with therapists, attend peer groups, and receive help with goal management.

This stage emphasizes maintenance and personal development. Clients focus on employment, education, and rebuilding relationships. Continuing care ensures clients remain accountable and supported. This phase often includes employment support, housing referrals, and long-term planning.

We also offer alumni support, relapse prevention education, and access to peer-led recovery groups to help clients stay engaged in their recovery.

Therapy is a core part of our approach. Clients receive care from licensed professionals using proven therapeutic methods.

Individual and Group Therapy

Clients meet privately with therapists to address personal concerns. Group sessions provide peer support and help build communication and accountability.

Topics include emotional control, conflict resolution, relapse prevention, and healthy relationship development. Group therapy also encourages feedback, empathy, and real-time skill application.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT helps clients identify and change negative thinking patterns. This approach helps manage urges, anxiety, and depression.

CBT is also used to teach clients how to respond differently to high-risk situations and avoid the behavioral traps that lead to relapse.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is used to reduce the impact of trauma. Clients work through distressing memories in a controlled and supportive environment.

It is particularly effective for clients with PTSD, abuse history, or deeply rooted emotional pain that contributes to substance use.

Holistic and Experiential Therapy

Clients also engage in activities like mindfulness, yoga, and art. These practices promote emotional balance and self-awareness.

These therapies provide additional outlets for expression, especially for clients who struggle to verbalize complex emotions.

Relapse Prevention and Life Skills

Clients learn to recognize warning signs and develop strategies to prevent relapse. Skills training includes communication, scheduling, and financial awareness.

This part of the treatment prepares clients to manage the challenges of life after treatment and maintain long-term sobriety.

Recovery continues after formal treatment. Our alumni program provides ongoing support through peer meetings, workshops, and community involvement.

Clients stay connected through events, mentorship opportunities, and check-ins with staff. We assist with employment, housing, and referrals to local resources in and around Lake Forest.

We also encourage clients to participate in local recovery meetings and build sober networks to reinforce their wellness commitment.

Christopher Care provides addiction and mental health treatment near Lake Forest. Our team is available to answer questions, verify insurance, and guide the admissions process.

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