Allens Family Counseling Center Inc

Allen's Family Counseling Center is a behavioral health and mental health provider located in the River North area of downtown Chicago. According to its site, the center has provided behavioral health and substance use services for over seven years, describing its care as compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally competent. The practice presents itself as a family-oriented clinic and a "no-judgment zone" for people dealing with addiction, mental illness, or general life stress.

The center serves individuals battling addiction, relapse, and substance use disorders; veterans with PTSD and co-occurring conditions; people living with depression, anxiety, and stress disorders; people experiencing homelessness; recently incarcerated and justice-involved individuals; children and teens facing grief, trauma, and behavioral issues; hospitality and nightlife workers trained to administer Narcan; individuals needing DUI evaluations and court-ordered counseling; survivors of domestic violence; and anyone in crisis seeking accessible, affordable therapy.

Services listed include 24/7 access to a live counselor; individual, family, and group therapy; addiction and relapse prevention programs; DUI evaluations and mandated counseling; treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and stress disorders; Narcan and harm reduction training; and youth and adult reentry services. The site describes its approach as evidence-based, holistic, and personalized, delivered by licensed clinicians, counselors, and medical providers. The center states that its counseling approach promotes healing through the practical application of recovery principles and emphasizes group therapy as a way for clients to break through denial by hearing the shared experiences of others.

Payment options mentioned include sliding scale pricing and Medicaid acceptance, along with advertised $25 virtual therapy sessions. The site lists a phone number, 312-912-7008, and invites visitors to book an appointment. Staff are described as holding high professional and ethical standards, with many team members having both clinical expertise and lived experience of recovery.