Addiction Recovery of the Deaf

Program Description
Addiction Recovery of the Deaf is the first and only treatment program in Illinois designed exclusively to meet the needs of adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and chemically dependent on drugs and/or alcohol. Established in 1991, ARD is a unique, award-winning program that provides appropriate service levels based on the severity of an individual’s dependence.

Honors

Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association’s 1995 Msgr. McDermott Scholarship Award

Illinois Department of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 1994 Exemplary Program Award for Treatment - Special Populations

Staff members are competent in deaf culture, fluent in American Sign Language and are also knowledgeable and experienced in the field of substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation. Many, themselves, are deaf or hard of hearing.

Using a multidisciplinary team approach to promote positive outcomes, ARD staff and program participants work together to develop comprehensive and individualized treatment goals. All materials are adapted for people whose primary mode of communication is American Sign Language.

Addiction Recovery of the Deaf Program (ARD) is Growing!

Addiction of the Deaf (ARD), a program operated by Anixter Center is expanding its outpatient services and service areas. As of May 31, 2006, ARD will no longer offer inpatient /residential services. ARD staff is well-prepared as ever to continue assisting individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing with their substance abuse treatment needs. ARD offers and will continue to provide a variety of quality outpatient services, including but not limited to:

Substance Abuse Assessments
Group and individual counseling
Referrals to a variety of services
Hosting on-site AA meetings

Contact Information:

773-227-8562 (TTY)
773-227-8530 (Voice)
773-227-8569 (FAX)

Services Provided
Chemical dependency assessment Individual counseling Group counseling, including Deaf recovery issues Family education Recreational activities Drug/alcohol education HIV/STD risk reduction education, counseling 12-step education and meetings	Independent living skills education Relapse prevention Aftercare planning Case management Interim services Stress management/assertiveness training Accessible medical/psychiatric services at ACCESS at Anixter Center health care facility

Program Eligibility
All applicants must:

Be 18 years of age or older;
Be Deaf or hard of hearing and use sign language as a primary mode of communication;
Receive a primary diagnosis of chemical dependency through the program’s assessment process; and
Voluntarily agree to participate in treatment.

Women will receive first priority.

Referrals
To schedule an appointment or receive more information, please call:
        Leslie Thomas, Manager
        Voice:   (773) 227-8530
        TTY:    (773) 227-8562
        Fax:    (773) 227-8569
        Or, send us e-mail

ARD is licensed by the Illinois Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. It is a member of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association. The program is also accredited by CARF, The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission. Anixter Center is a nonprofit charitable organization.

Funding provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.

Service levels range from the most intensive treatment to the least.
Type of Service	Level of Service	Treatment Time

Outpatient	Intensive Outpatient	Average 13 hours a week

	Standard Outpatient	Up to nine hours a week

	Aftercare/Alumni	Weekly