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Comprehensive Connections

Mount Vernon, IL

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Mount Vernon, IL · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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Direct line to Comprehensive Connections: (618) 242-1510

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About Comprehensive Connections

Comprehensive Connections treats alcohol, drug addiction, and co-occurring mental health addictions. They offer a continuum of care, from 24/7 supervised detox and residential programs to intensive outpatient services, helping individuals find the appropriate support for lasting recovery. They also offer life skills and case management services integrating 12-step.
Their approach to recovery integrates various therapies, including individual talk therapy, group and family counseling, and specialized methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). These therapies equip clients with tools to understand their issues, manage emotions, and build healthy coping skills for sustained well-being.
Comprehensive Connections offers specialized programs for women, men, and teens. They provide vocational evaluation, job training, regular work, supported employment, and job placement services to individuals with disabilities. They also provide medically monitored detox services with transportation and support for military families and individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Classified as community mental health center. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Nicotine replacement + 2 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Federal Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

16338 North IL Highway 37, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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Facility direct line

(618) 242-1510

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Comprehensive Connections accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Comprehensive Connections accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific IL Medicaid plan. Call (618) 242-1510 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Comprehensive Connections offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Comprehensive Connections have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Comprehensive Connections use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Comprehensive Connections?
Call the facility directly at (618) 242-1510 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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