Alternatives

Mental Health
Therapist
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Just steps away from Washington Park, Alternatives serves youth ages 10-24 across Chicago. They offer school and community-based mental health counseling, prevention education, and youth advocacy. As a nonprofit, they focus on equity, healing, and systems change while providing no-cost behavioral health care for those with public insurance or no insurance at all.

Expand Support Beyond the Clinic

Therapists at Alternatives use a strength-based, trauma-informed approach grounded in evidence-based care. Individual, group, and family counseling focus on conflict resolution, identity, emotional regulation, and life-skills development. Services are offered in schools, youth centers, and through telehealth. They also provide behavioral health education for teachers and social-emotional learning (SEL) tailored to each school’s needs.

Strengthen Safety Through Advocacy

Alternatives offers youth-led substance use prevention, community-based advocacy, and trauma-informed capacity-building within Chicago Public Schools. Their Youth Advisory Committees give students a voice in shaping local prevention work. Through their crisis response hotline and wraparound mentorship, they help youth at risk of justice or child welfare involvement stay safe, supported, and connected to growth opportunities.


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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
241 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637 View Map
Primary Focus
At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditio...
Founded in 1971
55 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Stress +2 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Drug Addiction
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Pricing and Program Length

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Mental health care includes a range of services such as counseling, therapy, medication management, and support groups, all designed to address issues from everyday stress and anxiety to more severe conditions like depression and schizophrenia. These practices are essential for helping individuals manage their emotions, improve their relationships, and navigate life's challenges in healthier, more adaptive ways.
Not included
Residential
Not Offered at This Center
Intensive monitoring and care for conditions like depression, trauma, suicidality, and anxiety. Residential mental health facilities offer a safe setting with activities and structure, plus opportunities to practice life skills and bond with peers.
Included
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Included
Virtual & In-Home Care
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Included
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Licensed primary mental health facilities provide specialized care for diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. By offering early intervention and comprehensive services, they promote overall well-being and prevent long-term complications.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Adolescents
Anxiety
Depression
Drug Addiction
Trauma

Who We Treat

Adolescents
Young Adults
Girls
Boys

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Life Skills
Meditation & Mindfulness
Online Therapy
Psychoeducation
Stress Management
Trauma-Specific Therapy

Languages

English
Spanish

Conditions We Treat

Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Suicidality
Trauma

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Drug Addiction

Aftercare

Follow-up Sessions (online)
Outpatient Treatment
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms

Special Considerations

Family Program
Young Adults Program
Justice Involved
Wheelchair Accessible

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: stress management, group therapy and more.
Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Alternatives provides licensed primary mental health, virtual and more.

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