C.E.A.D. COUNCIL - Hour House

Hour House, also known as Central East Alcoholism & Drug Council, is a community-based, not-for-profit corporation offering services to address substance use disorders and other therapeutic needs. The organization was originally incorporated in 1972 as the Central East Alcoholism & Drug Council and opened its first facility in 1973. It now operates 10 sites across its geographic area, serving east central Illinois and other state residents. In 2020 the organization began using the name Hour House in recognition of the reality that recovery happens an "hour at a time". The organization describes itself as a center for education, prevention and recovery.

Its stated mission is to provide hope to individuals, families and the community through outstanding delivery of its substance use and gambling disorder services. The website references naloxone location resources for the community, and features recorded recovery stories from participants. The organization also supports community involvement through donation, volunteer, internship and employment opportunities, and hosts a ROSC (Recovery Oriented Systems of Care) Advisory Council.

Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council, doing business as Hour House, is accredited through CARF and is licensed and funded in whole or in part through the Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Administrative offices are located at 635 Division St., P.O. Box 532, Charleston, Illinois 61920. The main telephone number is (217) 348-8108, with a fax line at (217) 345-6794 and a TDD line at (217) 348-8116. The website does not specify particular treatment modalities, levels of care, insurance plans accepted, or individual clinician names.