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During these trying and uncertain times The South Suburban Council has remained open:
During these trying and uncertain times The South Suburban Council has remained open and that will not change. The South Suburban Council, a substance use and mental health treatment facility, is committed to providing quality care and resources through...
The 4 Most Common Causes of Addiction Relapse
In working for years with both the family and their loved ones' substance abuse issues, I have concluded that even though there are a myriad of reasons for relapse, there are four basic ones that can become an easy switch to flip. They are expectations,...
The South Suburban Council Receives $20,000 COVID-19 Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
The South Suburban Council Receives $20,000 COVID-19 Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois May 12.2020 – To help ease the increased needs of Illinoisans during the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has awarded...
The South Suburban Council is a Gambling Disorder Treatment Provider!!
It's official!! The South Suburban Council is a Gambling Disorder Treatment Provider!! The Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR) is pleased to welcome our newest Dedicated Gambling Program...
Acceptance In Recovery From Addiction
The Power Of Acceptance In Recovery From Addiction When your life has been impacted by addiction, it’s easy to beat yourself up and feel excessive shame. But that kind of behavior will never drive you to commit to the life-long process of beating your...
SS Council – Relapse Prevention Plan Toolkit:
RELAPSE PREVENTION PLAN The Stages of Relapse Relapse is a process, it's not an event. In order to understand relapse prevention you have to understand the stages of relapse. Relapse starts weeks or even months before the event of physical relapse. In this...
Tutorial: How to – gloves and mask during coronavirus outbreak
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Tips for Staying Sober During COVID-19
Recovery Tips for Staying Sober During COVID-19 For those who are newly sober, or have been in recovery for a decade or more, choosing sobriety is a daily decision. One that requires personal awareness, thoughtful preparation and a strong support system....
Coping During Trauma, Disaster And Crisis:
COVID19-Info-Card Tips on How to Cope With Trauma, Disaster and Crisis: Coping With Anger After A Traumatic Event Helping Older Adults After Disasters Coping With Grief After Traumatic Event Coping With Retraumatization RecoveryCoach_TrifoldBrochure...
Message From Our Legislators:
Dear friends, It’s come to my attention that due to the unprecedented volume of unemployment claims filed with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), many people have had a difficult time accessing the department’s website and phone...