Opioids are increasingly being misused in DuPage County. This can range from intentional (i.e. taking an opiate on purpose) to unintentional (i.e., opiates being added to/laced to drugs without an individual's knowledge) ingestion. Individuals using substances purchased off the street are at risk of unintentional ingestion. Lacing opiates into other street drugs is on the rise in DuPage County. Opioid use can have fatal outcomes.
When opioid overdose is known or suspected, Narcan (Naloxone) is a medication that can be used to rapidly reverse the effects. It can quickly restore breathing, brain function, and save the life of a person experiencing an opiod overdose. This medication can be administered by non-medical providers as a nasal spray. A prescription is NOT needed to obtain Narcan for those 18 and older.
DuPage Narcan Program A collaborative effort among the DuPage County Coroner, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Chiefs of Police, and Health Department. Narcan is a medication that can be administered by non-medical individuals to reverse the potentially fatal effects of opioids.
FREE, VIRTUAL Narcan Training Program: https://hopedupage.org/173/Recognizing-Responding-to-Opioid-OverdosRequest
FREE Narcan Kits - DuPage County Health Department:
-request online: https://form.jotform.com/51745892649976
-pick up in person - vending machine: DuPage County Health Department, Linda A. Kurzawa Community Center (115 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, IL
FREE Narcan Kits & Support Groups - Community-Based Providers Overview: https://hopedupage.org/171/Narcan-Requests-and-Training
-Path to Recovery Foundation
-Louie Theodore Miceli (LTM) Foundation
-Live4Lali's Live Outreach Program
-York Center Fire Protection Unit
View videos and read local reports: https://hopedupage.org/170/DuPage-Narcan-ProgramNarcan
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
Call: 833-2FINDHELP (833-234-6343)
Text: HELP to 833234
Visit: www.helplineil.org
Rx Box
Safely dispose of unused prescription medication to prevent others from accessing accidentally or to misuse.
Locate local Rx Boxes: https://www.hopedupage.org/161/RxBOX
Walgreen's Safe Drug Disposal https://www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/safe-medication-disposal.jsp
SAMHSA Treatment Locator (800-662-HELP) (4357)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Use SAMHSA's treatment locator to find local substance use providers in DuPage County. Call to get direct assistance or use SAMHSA's online tool to locate providers on your own. When using the website, be sure to check the box next to "Substance Abuse."
https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Therapist Locator
Use these search engines to locate a therapist in your area. You can filter your search by need, treatment style, location, therapist demographics, and type of insurance accepted. Search for "Addiction" to locate substance use providers.
Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/il/du-page-county
Good Therapy https://www.goodtherapy.org/find-therapist.html
There are many substance use treatment providers in the DuPage County area. Below are a few that have been known to work with juvenile justice-involved youth.
Addison - Serenity House
630-620-6616
Adolescent Program: https://www.serenityhouse.com/adolescent-program
Aurora - Mutual Ground
630-897-1003
https://mutualground.org/substance-use-services
Aurora - Gateway
877-505-4673
https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/programs-and-services/levels-of-care/
Bloomington - Chestnut
888-924-3786
Elmhurst - Elmhurst Hospital Behavioral Health
331-221-1000
https://www.eehealth.org/locations/elmhurst/elmhurst-hospital-main-campus/
https://www.eehealth.org/services/behavioral-health/specialties/addiction/
Naperville - Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
630-305-5027
https://www.eehealth.org/locations/naperville/linden-oaks-behavioral-health/
https://www.eehealth.org/services/behavioral-health/specialties/addiction/
Naperville - Rosecrance
815-391-1000
Getting Started: https://rosecrance.org/addiction-treatment/
Wheaton - H.A.S. (Healthcare Alternative Systems)
312-850-0050
https://www.hascares.org/programs/substance-use/
Winfield - Northwestern Medicine-Central DuPage Hospital
312-695-5060 (general outpatient services)
312-926-8200 (Warren Wright Adolescent Center)
https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/behavioral-health
Addictions Info: https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/behavioral-health/drug-addiction
Woodridge - Abraxas Woodridge Interventions
630-968-6477
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is non-professional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. Contact a local district to inquire about meeting dates/times/locations.
Aurora (Districts 60, 62, 63, 64)
630-859-2444
Bartlett (District 23)
630-830-6091
Downers Grove (District 42)
630-887-8671
Elmhurst (District 41)
630-833-7897
Glen Ellyn (District 40)
630-653-6556
Naperville (District 43)
630-355-2622
For additional information, visit https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/index
AA Meeting Locator
FREE app to find local AA support group meetings.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs.
For meeting information
Visit https://chicagona.org/meetings/
(select "West Suburbs")
OR
Visit https://www.na.org/
(click on "find a meeting" icon; enter your location information in the "NA Meeting Search" box)
OR
Call the NA Helpline: 708-848-4884
Al-Anon
Group fellowship opportunity for friends and family members of problem drinkers. Support meetings occur in person, via phone, and online.
Nar-Anon
Group fellowship opportunity for friends and family members of individuals with drug addiction. Support meetings occur in person.
http://www.naranonmidwest.org/meetings/illinois-meetings/
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
NOFAS Illinois
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS) seeks to prevent alcohol use during pregnancy. This is accomplished through through education, advocacy and support. NOFAS Illinois offers a monthly support group for parents and is held in Naperville.
NOFAS Illinois Support Network:
https://www.thearcofil.org/about-us/programs/family-support-network/Family
DuPage County FASD Parent Support Group Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30 in Room 305 of Edwards Hospital (801 S. Washington Street Naperville, IL). Contact Ajeet Charate to register: acharate@trinity-services.org
The PLT is a local community coalition working to reduce youth substance use and increase mental wellness. Visit the For Parents page for educational information about substance use, including strategies for starting conversations with your children and even a mock bedroom to learn how to conduct a room search for drugs/alcohol.
FREE resources for parents, caregivers, and youth about alcohol and drug use. Offers a self-test for youth, easy-to-read articles, and stories of recovery.https://www.ncadd.org/
A DEA resource for parents, educators, and caregivers.
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