DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation

DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports using: extended-release naltrexone, often known as Vivitrol, a once-monthly shot that blocks the effects of opioids and can reduce alcohol cravings; oral naltrexone, a daily pill that can reduce alcohol cravings or block the effects of opioids; disulfiram, a medication that causes an unpleasant reaction if you drink, which helps some people stay committed to not drinking; clonidine, a medication that can calm some physical symptoms of withdrawal; nicotine replacement, like patches or gum, to help with quitting smoking or vaping; non-nicotine medications that support quitting smoking or tobacco.

Possibly, yes. DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports offering housing services, help finding or keeping a stable place to live.

Yes. DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports offering employment counseling or training, help finding work or building job skills.

Treatment doesn't just stop when your program ends. DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports offering: discharge planning, a concrete plan made with you before you leave; aftercare and continuing care, ongoing support after your main program ends; self-help groups, peer meetings like AA, NA, or SMART Recovery; peer mentoring, support from people who have been through recovery themselves.

Yes. DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports offering naloxone and overdose education. Naloxone is a medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.

Yes, in designated areas. DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation allows smoking in set areas, not everywhere on site. Vaping is not permitted.

DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports serving women and men. If you're not sure whether a program is the right fit for you, call and ask. It's a normal question and they hear it every day.

DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports serving children and teens.

Yes. DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation reports offering telehealth, which means treatment by video or phone from wherever you are.