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Belleville, Illinois, United States
Illinois Recovery Center - Swansea
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Insurance AcceptedInsurance AcceptedProvider's Policy
We are in-network with Ambetter, Tricare, and United Healthcare. We also work with most major PPO insurance plans, which can often cover up to 100% of treatment costs after deductibles. Our insurance team offers free, confidential benefit verifications so you’ll have a clear understanding of your coverage and out-of-pocket costs. We’re here to help you maximize your insurance and focus on what matters most—your recovery.
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Customized Treatment Plans
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12-Step Approach
About Illinois Recovery Center - Swansea
Individuals facing drug or alcohol addiction can find real help in a welcoming, down-to-earth setting at Illinois Recovery Center. They offer different levels of care depending on what each person’s needs are—whether that’s around-the-clock support during detox and residential treatment, more flexible day programs, or outpatient options where clients can live at home while getting help.
Heal What’s Hurting—Inside and Out
Illinois Recovery Center’s approach to treatment is rooted in the belief that recovery works best when it’s personalized and grounded in real-world experience. From the very first assessment, the team collaborates with clients to build plans that fit their needs. They equip clients with techniques to reframe harmful thought patterns and regulate emotions. They also integrate holistic options and peer support, knowing that healing happens on many levels. Most importantly, they don’t treat addiction in isolation; they address co-occurring mental health disorders so clients receive support for the full picture of their well-being.
Play, Move, and Breathe on a Spacious 12-Acre Campus
Set on 12 acres, the campus gives clients space to move, breathe, and play. Whether they have quiet moments on the grass or play volleyball under the sprinklers, there’s room to be oneself. The dorms are semi-private with full, comfortable beds and thoughtful touches, adding a home-like feel. The facility also includes a weight room, a cardio room, and separate spaces for men and women. Even the food stands out, made with care by a kitchen manager who makes a lasting impression.
Keep Recovery Momentum Going, Day or Night
The outpatient programming at Illinois Recovery offers flexible group times in the mornings and evenings, Monday through Thursday. Whether clients start their day with a group session or wind down with one in the evening, they have the chance to keep building their recovery skills and stay accountable.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:We are in-network with Ambetter, Tricare, and United Healthcare. We also work with most major PPO insurance plans, which can often cover up to 100% of treatment costs after deductibles. Our insurance team offers free, confidential benefit verifications so you’ll have a clear understanding of your coverage and out-of-pocket costs. We’re here to help you maximize your insurance and focus on what matters most—your recovery.
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GEHA
Exclusively serving federal and postal employees with clinical and dental benefits for employees and their families. Benefits apply to retired military, too.
Gain Hope & Guidance from Peers Who Understand
Peer recovery specialists bring real-world experience, having personally navigated the path of addiction and healing. In Illinois, becoming a peer support specialist requires over 2,000 hours of hands-on experience and training, ensuring that they’re qualified and deeply empathetic. They don’t just offer advice; they offer understanding, connection, and hope through day-to-day encouragement and practical support.
Create a Path Forward for Everyone in the Family
At Illinois Recovery Center, healing is for the whole family. Their family program, offered every Saturday, is a powerful, all-inclusive opportunity to reconnect and learn how to move forward together. Designed by primary therapists and counselors who understand the delicate dynamics of addiction, this program offers in-person coaching and family education. Families get actively involved, learning how to support their loved one’s recovery while also healing themselves.
Embrace a Full Day of Movement, Healing, and Growth
Mornings start with movement—whether it’s gym time or a quick basketball game on the indoor court—followed by a chance to reset with a shower and breakfast. Group sessions kick off at 9 AM, with plenty of time built in for breaks and fresh air. Midday brings opportunities to play volleyball, lift in the gym, or simply relax. Afternoons are filled with therapy and small process groups. Evenings offer the chance to attend outside meetings like AA and H&I, including a special Wednesday night meeting led by Dr. Chris, a favorite among clients. After dinner, clients can connect with loved ones during phone hours before winding down for the night at 11 PM.
Trust a Team Who’s Walked the Path of Recovery
The team at Illinois Recovery Center stands out for their deep empathy and authentic connection, with 80% of the staff having experienced recovery themselves. Their lived experience allows them to offer true support—they genuinely understand the challenges and hopes that come with the recovery journey. They create a safe, judgment free environment and provide powerful proof that recovery is possible.
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Center Overview
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Treatment Focus
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
Treatment Services
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Online Therapy
Patients can connect with a therapist via videochat, messaging, email, or phone. Remote therapy makes treatment more accessible.
Couples Counseling
Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
Aftercare
Experience
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Healthy Meals are provided
Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Amenities
Smoking and Vaping Policy
Professional Staff
Eric Conley
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Mike Sowers
Chief Operating Officer
Jakob Miller
Executive Director
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Testimonial
IRC has been an amazing experience and the entire staff is extremely passionate about helping people treat their addiction and helps them be confident about their recovery and love themselves again. I would 100% recommend IRC to anyone who is seeking help with treating addiction. I promise you will get the help you need and leave here feeling a million times better about yourself!
Billy Holtgrave
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