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Friend Family Health Center Ashland

Chicago, IL

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Chicago, IL · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Friend Family Health Center Ashland

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Medications used
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Contact & Location

Address

4802 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

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Facility direct line

773-376-9400

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Friend Family Health Center Ashland accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Friend Family Health Center Ashland accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific IL Medicaid plan. Call 773-376-9400 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Friend Family Health Center Ashland offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Friend Family Health Center Ashland have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia.
What therapy methods does Friend Family Health Center Ashland use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Friend Family Health Center Ashland?
Call the facility directly at 773-376-9400 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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