Services Offered
8
Self-reported on N-SUMHSS
Substance Use Treatment · Elgin, IL
About Change Counseling
Substance Use Treatment in Elgin, Illinois, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.
- 2
- Care types listed
- No
- MAT
- No
- Medicaid
- Yes
- Telehealth
According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, About Change Counseling is a substance use treatment in Elgin, Illinois, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 3 of 5 payment channels. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 26th percentile among Illinois facilities.
The verdict
About Change Counseling pairs two documented care modalities with broad payment access.
- 26th pctl.
- record completeness in Illinois
- 2/5
- care modalities on file
- 3/5
- payment channels confirmed
- 4
- population + language groups served
What the SAMHSA Record Shows About About Change Counseling
About Change Counseling is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Elgin, Illinois. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (outpatient, telehealth), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 1523 Weatherstone Lane, Suite 1-A, Elgin, IL 60123.
On the services side, the facility self-reports 8 distinct service lines (12-step facilitation, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, Mental health services, Motivational interviewing, Outpatient, Substance use treatment, Telehealth), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 8 clinical treatment approaches (12-step facilitation, Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Matrix Model, Motivational interviewing, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy). It serves 3 specific population groups (Adolescents, Justice-involved individuals, Persons with DUI/DWI) with 1 language of care (Spanish). Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms private insurance, a sliding-fee scale, payment assistance, plus 2 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance).
About Change Counseling reports 25 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the Illinois statewide median of 31 (745 facilities listed).
Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (847) 668-8969. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.
Service profile: About Change Counseling
How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.
Service lines 8
Service lines
8 reported (40% of the typical 20 max)
Treatment approaches 8
Treatment approaches
8 reported (53% of the typical 15 max)
Conditions treated 3
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
Payment options 2
Payment options
2 reported (17% of the typical 12 max)
Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.
How complete is this record, statewide?
Every SAMHSA-listed Illinois facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. About Change Counseling's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.
25 reported attributes
Self-reported completeness, all Illinois SAMHSA facilities
25 26th pctl. higher than 26% of 745 Illinois facilities
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Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026
Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate
Of Illinois's 528 substance use treatment facilities, 74% accept Medicaid, below the Illinois statewide average of 75% (all facility types). About Change Counseling itself does not currently report Medicaid acceptance.
Substance Use Treatment facilities in Illinois, Medicaid acceptance rate
Treatment Approaches
8
3 substance categories
Populations Served
3
1 language of care
Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)
Reports: outpatient, telehealth.
Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)
Accepts: private insurance, a sliding-fee scale, payment assistance.
Contact Information
Address
1523 Weatherstone Lane, Suite 1-A, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone
(847) 668-8969Eligibility & Services Snapshot
Self-reported in About Change Counseling's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.
| Category | Item | Reported |
|---|---|---|
| Care Modality | Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) | - |
| Care Modality | Medically Supervised Detox | - |
| Care Modality | Outpatient Programs | Yes |
| Care Modality | Residential Treatment | - |
| Care Modality | Telehealth Available | Yes |
| Payment | Medicaid | - |
| Payment | Medicare | - |
| Payment | Private Insurance | Yes |
| Payment | Sliding-Fee Scale | Yes |
| Payment | Payment Assistance | Yes |
Services Offered
12-step facilitationCognitive behavioral therapyIntensive outpatientMental health servicesMotivational interviewingOutpatientSubstance use treatmentTelehealth
Conditions Treated
AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids
Treatment Approaches
12-step facilitationAnger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyMatrix ModelMotivational interviewingSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapy
Populations Served
AdolescentsJustice-involved individualsPersons with DUI/DWI
Languages
Spanish
Key Features
✗ Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✗ Detox Services
✓ Outpatient Programs
✗ Residential Treatment
✓ Telehealth Available
Payment & Insurance
✗ Medicaid
✗ Medicare
✓ Private Insurance
✓ Sliding Fee Scale
✓ Payment Assistance
Accepted Payment Methods
- • Cash or self-payment
- • Private health insurance
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of facility is About Change Counseling?
About Change Counseling is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Elgin, Illinois. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does About Change Counseling offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
About Change Counseling does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does About Change Counseling accept?
About Change Counseling accepts: private insurance, sliding fee scale, payment assistance, broad payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment, Private health insurance.
What services does About Change Counseling provide?
About Change Counseling offers 8 services including 12-step facilitation, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Intensive outpatient, and 5 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does About Change Counseling serve?
About Change Counseling's SAMHSA record lists 3 specific population groups: Adolescents, Justice-involved individuals, Persons with DUI/DWI. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
What languages are supported at About Change Counseling?
About Change Counseling reports care available in 1 language: Spanish. Language support can change with staffing, so confirm your specific language need when you call.
Does About Change Counseling offer detox services?
About Change Counseling does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at About Change Counseling?
Yes, About Change Counseling offers telehealth services, allowing you to receive treatment remotely. This can include virtual counseling sessions, medication management, and ongoing support.
How do I get started with treatment at About Change Counseling?
Contact About Change Counseling directly at (847) 668-8969. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.
Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.