Howard Brown Health Center

Also known as Counseling Center

Address: 3501 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60657 · Map

Phone: (773) 388-1600

Website: howardbrown.org

OutpatientMATDual diagnosisMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceSliding scaleSelf-pay

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
Opioid treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone · Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Medications used
Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) · Naltrexone (oral) · Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) · Medication for mental disorders
Treatment approaches
Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Motivational interviewing · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Trauma-related counseling
Education and counseling
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Individual counseling · Group counseling
Special programs
Adult women · Adult men · Seniors or older adults · Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced sexual abuse · Clients who have experienced trauma
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female · Male
Payment accepted
Medicare · Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Licensing and accreditation
State substance use treatment agency · Federally Qualified Health Center
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Recovery support
Recovery coach · Mentoring/peer support
Transitional services
Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education
Other services
Early intervention for HIV · Mental health services · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
Language services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing · Spanish

Questions to ask Howard Brown Health Center

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Illinois. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at Howard Brown Health Center

Howard Brown Health Center reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Illinois Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Chicago

Measured from the population center of Cook County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Cook County treatment map, methadone clinics near Cook County and Suboxone doctors near Cook County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Howard Brown Health Center offer?

Howard Brown Health Center reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, MAT, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Howard Brown Health Center accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Howard Brown Health Center located?

3501 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60657.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Chicago?

From the center of Cook County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Chicago, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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