Cathedral Shelter of Chicago began offering inpatient addiction treatment services at Higgins House in 1953; serving those suffering from substance dependence has been a fundamental part of our ministry ever since. In 1992, we expanded our programming to include outpatient services. In 2011, Higgins House transitioned all of its programming to state-licensed Level I and Level II outpatient addiction treatment programs, providing counseling and case management services to those in need.

Eligibility for services is limited to adult men and women who meet ASAM placement criteria for Level I or Level II outpatient treatment. Treatment is free of charge to individuals with no income or insurance, or provided on a sliding pay scale. We try our best to accommodate client schedules, and deliver services in a flexible and compassionate atmosphere. Outpatient participants are also encouraged to make use of our other programs and services.

Cathedral Shelter of Chicago's addiction treatment programs have been recognized as Best of Chicago by the U.S. Local Business Association in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Addiction treatment programs are funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and by the City of Chicago Department of Public Health.

Cathedral Shelter is a Chicago Continuum of Care agency. Read the Chicago Continuum of Care's notice on using and disclosing clients' personal information.



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