Adult Services

Counseling helps adults develop the short and long-term goals necessary for a life free from alcohol and other drugs. Outpatient treatment recommendations are based on the severity of the substance use issue as identified in an evaluation or assessment. To register for Outpatient Treatment, clients must make a 1-hour intake appointment.

For DUI offenders, counseling is typically recommended at one of the following levels:

• Moderate Risk Treatment – minimum of 12 hours of group counseling in addition to AODA education
• Significant Risk Treatment – minimum of 20 hours of group counseling in addition to AODA education
• High Risk Treatment – minimum of 75 hours of group counseling
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment – minimum of 9 hours per week until ready to step down to outpatient services

For non-DUI offenders, the above hours may vary based on your counselor’s recommendation.

Treatment services are funded in part by Lake County Community Development Block Grant, private insurance, the Illinois Department of Human Services and fee-for-service. A sliding fee scale is available based on income. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available in English and Spanish.

Nicasa provides consultations, evaluations, and psychotherapy for a wide variety of mental health concerns including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and cutting and self-harm behaviors. Mental health services begin with a 2-hour assessment. Services are overseen by master’s level and licensed mental health therapists.

A sliding fee scale is available based on income. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available in English and Spanish.

Mental Health Services are funded in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County.

For more information on mental health services please Contact Us.

Illinois laws require individuals arrested for DUI to obtain an alcohol/drug evaluation. In 1988, the 19th Judicial Circuit enacted a rule that all DUI evaluations in Lake County be performed by Nicasa. As a result of the evaluation, recommendations may be made for additional education or treatment services.

Services to help individuals work toward the reinstatement of driving privileges through the Secretary of State for licenses that have been suspended or revoked. Nicasa’s role is to evaluate one’s substance abuse history, identify needs, and ensure all concerns have been addressed prior to application for driving privileges.

SOS Services are provided in three parts:

1. A one-hour appointment that includes a screening and review of the individual’s substance abuse history.
2. A 90-minute appointment that includes a full evaluation and interview with a family member.
3. A 15 to 30-minute appointment to review the results of the evaluation and receive necessary documentation needed for the application.

SOS Services are based on a flat rate and are not eligible for fee reduction. Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available in English and Spanish.

Group counseling to help individuals address anger issues such as controlling anger and expressing anger appropriately. For current availability and more information please contact us.

Assessment, counseling and self-exclusion services to address the needs of people who may be compulsive or problem gamblers. Gambling services most often begin with a free consultation with the gambler or a loved one. Nicasa provides individual gambling counseling and self-exclusion in English and Spanish.

Nicasa’s Judy H. Fried Center offers a gender-specific treatment program for men and women with substance abuse problems. The program includes a day or evening treatment program as well as comprehensive support services such as childcare, transportation, meals, self-sufficiency and job skills training, referrals for health care and domestic abuse counseling, and parent education.

The Judy H. Fried Center is open Monday through Friday with day and evening treatment programs. Services are available in English. A sliding fee scale is available based on income.

A community-based residence for men and women recovering from chemical dependency. More.

Continuing recovery support for men and women who have completed a substance abuse treatment program. Individuals attend outpatient substance abuse groups on a predetermined schedule that is less frequent than regular outpatient services. This allows them to benefit from the positive recovery environment and to have a counselor available for extra help if needed.

Aftercare Support Services are available on a sliding fee scale based on income. Day, evening, and weekend sessions are available in English and Spanish.