Safer Foundation

Also known as Safer Counseling and Wellness Center

Address: 808 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 · Map

Phone: (773) 265-0423

Website: saferfoundation.org

OutpatientIntensive outpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidSliding scaleSelf-pay

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Intensive outpatient treatment · Regular outpatient treatment
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment
Opioid treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment approaches
Anger management · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Contingency management/motivational incentives · 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 · Family counseling · Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Special programs
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced trauma
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female · Male
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Cash or self-payment
Payment assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Licensing and accreditation
State substance use treatment agency · State mental health department
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Recovery support
Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
Transitional services
Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education · Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other services
Case management service · Mental health services · Social skills development · Transportation assistance · Suicide prevention services

Questions to ask Safer Foundation

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 Safer Foundation

Safer Foundation reports accepting Medicaid, 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 Safer Foundation offer?

Safer Foundation reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Safer Foundation accept insurance?

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

Where is Safer Foundation located?

808 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612.

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.

Other treatment facilities in Chicago

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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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