Lincoln Recovery | Illinois Addiction Treatment Center

Apr 6th, 2024

amazing facility with competent and caring staff. treated like a human as apposed to a prisoner.
Apr 6th, 2024

Apr 5th, 2024

They do not segregate genders, so my husband cheated on me while getting treatment. Very unprofessional. Dont waste your money! Send your loved one on a vacation, its cheaper and wont get everyones hopes up. One counselor even joked to him why would we put the most attractive guy in the womens ward? The staff seems unprofessional for acknowledging and joking about their refusal to follow the centers policies, and also should refrain from comments on how attractive people are, as they are there to get help, not their egos stroked. This place helped to destroy my family, when it could have been an opportunity for change. So now we have a broken family, broken trust, and a huge bill to pay still.
Apr 4th, 2024

Lincoln Recovery was a great experience. There are several aspects of Lincoln that are awesome. The group facilitators are amazing. Each one truly cares about the clients. The therapists and addiction counselors are great too. Each one takes the time to listen and care. The in-house, peer-led AA/NA meetings are so great. The meetings allow the clients. To get acclimated to how the meetings work so that when we discharge and attend meetings we are not intimidated. The meetings offer a safe place to process any issues that we may be having. The BHTs are wonderful and caring. Most of the staff is in recovery which helps a lot for clients because they can empathize with their clients. The nursing staff are all friendly and caring. Rick is the best because he is fun and also plays the guitar with/for clients. Issues that I experienced during my time there are as follows: I felt that all of the administrative staff could be more friendly and involved with clients. There are several administrative staff that walk past clients without even acknowledging clients. Organized activities in the facility would be beneficial for clients as we learn to have fun and socialize without our drug of choice. The food is good but very heavy and high in calories. The desserts by Alice are awesome. Cody is the most friendly and amazing cook on staff! The facility could use some more cleaning. The group rooms often have food in and under the couches. There are several couches that are broken and need to be replaced. The bedrooms need to be deep cleaned because behind the dresser and side table there was dirt and a dirty tissue. The stairs are often dirty. The printer in the business center was broken for the 80 days I was there. Also, only one computer was working. The Sunday groups are too much for clients. Clients need a day of rest and the ability to do other necessities that are usually unable to be done on other days of the week. More positives: Ability to keep/use phones and computers which allow clients to be able to stay in contact with family and friends. It also allows clients to continue working outside of group times. There is an alumni group but I havent tried it yet. The aftercare planning is beneficial. Outside/off facility activities are fun and give clients exposure therapy. The housekeeping staff are all very kind. Most important for clients is to do the work and attend the extra meetings. It works if you work it. Engage in the groups, it will help. Be open and honest with your therapist, counselor, facilitators, and medical provider. They cannot help you in your recovery if you are not open, honest, and vulnerable. Advocate for yourself. There is always someone to talk to. Engage with other clients especially because addicts are often used to isolation and we are given the opportunity to make friends, attend extra meetings, have fun without needing our drug of choice, and find ourselves! Always remember: One Day At A Time!
Apr 3rd, 2024