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About Change Counseling

Aurora, IL

SAMHSA Verified IOP Telehealth
Specializes in Adolescent · Teen Court-Ordered · Forensic

IOP · Telehealth center · in Aurora, IL · Accepts Private · Serves adolescents.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for About Change Counseling

  • IOP · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Aurora, IL

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About About Change Counseling

Outpatient center offering comprehensive substance use treatment with group and individual counseling, case management, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment.

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

About Change Counseling at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

IOP · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents

Special populations

Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

Verify coverage

Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1177 North Highland Avenue Suite 202, Aurora, IL 60506

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Facility direct line

847-668-8969

Frequently Asked Questions

Does About Change Counseling accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 847-668-8969 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other IL centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does About Change Counseling offer?
This facility offers: IOP, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.
Does About Change Counseling have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does About Change Counseling use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at About Change Counseling?
Call the facility directly at 847-668-8969 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: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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