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Rehabs That Take Youth Care

YouthCare is an Illinois Medicaid health plan for children and young people in or formerly in state child welfare care. Coverage can include drug and alcohol treatment, varying by plan, network and level of care.Illinois programs listed here name YouthCare on their own websites. Caseworkers, foster parents and guardians often coordinate treatment for young members, so involve them early. Before admission, contact the facility and YouthCare to check that the program is in network, whether prior authorization or a referral is needed, and whether any cost may apply. The plan’s care coordinators can also help arrange a step down to outpatient support after a residential stay.

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Top 12 Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers That Accept Youth Care

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Metropolitan Family Services Calumet

235 E 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60628, United States

4.4★★★★☆22

Joint Commission

DetoxOutpatientAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersTeensSeniors+2

Metropolitan Family Services Calumet, known locally as the "Miracle on 103rd Street," has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s far South Side since 1955. As part of the broader Metropolitan Family Services organization established in 1857, the center provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to help families thrive. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission, reflecting a commitment to the highest standards of behavioral healthcare. Their treatment services encompass mental health support, substance…

1.4 miKensington Park8.8 miChicago Midway International AirportServes56 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Stimulant Rehab · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Detox Centers · Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Outpatient Rehab · Recurrence Prevention · Rehab Transfers · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Treatment

Groups served

Senior Detox · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior Rehab · Teen Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Teen Outpatient Rehab · Teen Rehab

Support services

Case Management · Recovery Support Services

Insurance accepted

Aetna · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Bright Health Plans · Evernorth Health Services · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · TRICARE · +4 more

Mindful Care – Chicago

159 North Sangamon Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

4.3★★★★☆~~196~~

SAMHSA listed

OutpatientTelehealth

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+6

159 North Sangamon Street in Chicago puts Mindful Care inside a short drive of Cicero, Oak Park and the towns around them. Within around 7 miles that includes Chicago, Cicero, Oak Park and Berwyn. The facility falls within Cook County for the purposes of state and county-funded treatment. Mindful Care offers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Co-occurring conditions are handled concurrently rather than one after the other. Sessions can be held remotely where travel is…

0.7 miChicago River8.6 miChicago Midway International AirportServes56 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Nicotine Replacement Therapy · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Smoking Cessation Medication · Stimulant Rehab · +2 more

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment

Mental health

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care · Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Illness Management and Recovery · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · +6 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · +34 more

Support services

Chronic Illness Management · Education and Job Training · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Ambetter (Centene) · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Cigna Healthcare · Devoted Health · Humana · Magellan Health · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · +9 more

Metropolitan Family Services – Alsip

11560 South Kedzie Avenue, Alsip, Illinois, 60803

4.8★★★★★25

State licensed

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoHArabic spoken

Metropolitan Family Services is at 11560 South Kedzie Avenue in Alsip. Merrionette Park is 0.1 miles away and Blue Island 2.0. The practical catchment runs to roughly 3 miles, covering Crestwood, Oak Lawn, Hometown and Dixmoor. The facility falls within Cook County for the purposes of state and county-funded treatment. Metropolitan Family Services delivers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone can be prescribed alongside therapy. The facility treats addiction and mental health…

7.7 miGrand Calumet River7.6 miChicago Midway International AirportServes58 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Stimulant Rehab · Vaping Cessation · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · +1 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Mobile Crisis Response · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · +2 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Legal Advocacy Support · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Telehealth · Rehab for Domestic Violence Survivors · +27 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services · +1 more

Languages

Arabic Speaking Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Bright Health Plans · Evernorth Health Services · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · TRICARE · +3 more

Maitri Path to Wellness PLLC – Peru

710 Peoria Street, Peru, Illinois, 61354

4.8★★★★★13

State licensed

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+7

Spanish spoken

Maitri Path to Wellness PLLC is located at 710 Peoria Street in Peru, within 2.8 miles of LaSalle and Spring Valley. That radius takes in Dalzell, Oglesby, Cedar Point and Standard, all within 5 miles. Peru sits in La Salle County, and the county's own provision is limited enough that this site draws from a wide area. Services run to intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Medication-assisted treatment is part of the offer, the approach with…

3.2 miVermilion River54 miGeneral Wayne A. Downing Peoria International AirportServes2 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · +34 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · +2 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · +3 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · +61 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Peer Support · Practical Support · +5 more

Languages

Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · All Savers Insurance Company · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Cigna Healthcare · Health Alliance Plan (HAP) · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · +7 more

Youth Outreach Services – West Division Street, Chicago

5910 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60651

5.0★★★★★1

COA accredited

OutpatientTelehealthAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidState Funded+2

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+9

Youth Outreach Services is at 5910 West Division Street in Chicago. Oak Park is 1.3 miles away and River Forest 2.4. Within around 4 miles that includes Forest Park, River Grove, Maywood and Cicero. Chicago sits in Cook County, and the county's own provision is limited enough that this site draws from a wide area. What is available here is intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Addiction and mental health care run alongside each other here.…

5.2 miNational Grove Woods8.1 miChicago Midway International AirportServes63 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Abstinence-Based Rehab · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment · Motivational Interviewing · +1 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · PTSD Treatment · Social Skills Training · +1 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's PTSD Rehab · +43 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services · +1 more

Insurance accepted

Aetna · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Medicaid · Molina Healthcare · TRICARE · WellCare (Centene) · Youth Care

Metropolitan Family Services – Chicago

3062 East 91st Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60617

4.5★★★★★34

State licensed

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedTeens+8

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoH

Metropolitan Family Services is located at 3062 East 91st Street in Chicago, within a few minutes of Whiting and Burnham. Whiting, Burnham, Calumet Park and Dolton all sit within 7 miles of the door. Chicago is in Cook County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Care offered spans intensive outpatient and outpatient care. SAMHSA holds the federal registration; the Illinois Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery the state license. Medication for opioid dependence…

1.0 miCalumet River11 miGary/Chicago International AirportServes55 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +29 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Recurrence Prevention · Walk-In Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · +3 more

Mental health

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Legal Advocacy Support · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · +31 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · Practical Support · +3 more

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Bright Health Plans · Evernorth Health Services · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · TRICARE · +3 more

Youth Outreach Services – North Central Avenue, Chicago

3445 North Central Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60634

4.0★★★★☆1

COA accredited

OutpatientTelehealthAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidState Funded+2

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+9

Spanish spoken

Youth Outreach Services sits at 3445 North Central Avenue, Chicago — around 2.6 miles from Harwood Heights and 3.0 from Elmwood Park. Norridge, River Grove, Oak Park and River Forest all sit within 4 miles of the door. The facility falls within Cook County for the purposes of state and county-funded treatment. Care offered spans intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Co-occurring conditions are handled concurrently rather than one after the other. Telehealth appointments are available,…

2.7 miLa Bagh Woods7.5 miChicago O'Hare International AirportServes61 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Therapies

Mental health

Groups served

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services · Waitlist Interim Services

Languages

Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Medicaid · Molina Healthcare · TRICARE · WellCare (Centene) · Youth Care

Centerstone of Illinois – Carterville

403 Municipal Drive, Carterville, Illinois, 62918

4.3★★★★☆12

CARF accredited

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+6

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9

Deaf and HoH

Centerstone of Illinois is at 403 Municipal Drive in Carterville. Crainville is 0.9 miles away and Energy 3.1. The practical catchment runs to roughly 5 miles, covering Energy, Cambria, Colp and Herrin. Carterville sits in Williamson County, and the county's own provision is limited enough that this site draws from a wide area. Centerstone of Illinois delivers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Medication-assisted treatment pairs buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone with counseling. The facility treats addiction…

8.1 miLittle Muddy River3.1 miVeterans Airport of Southern IllinoisServes12 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +33 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · +2 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · +9 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Mobile Crisis Response · +7 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · +73 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · +4 more

Languages

CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Ambetter (Centene) · Ascension · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Health Alliance Plan (HAP) · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · +7 more

Allens Family Counseling Center Inc – Chicago

226 West Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654

3.7★★★★☆9

SAMHSA listed

OutpatientTelehealth

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+7

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoHCreole spoken+1

Allens Family Counseling Center Inc is located at 226 West Ontario Street in Chicago, within 8.0 miles of Cicero and Oak Park. The practical catchment runs to roughly 8 miles, covering Chicago, Cicero, Oak Park and Berwyn. Chicago sits in Cook County, and the county's own provision is limited enough that this site draws from a wide area. The facility runs intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Both conditions are worked on in parallel, which is…

0.5 miChicago River9.6 miChicago Midway International AirportServes55 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment · +1 more

Mental health

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care · Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) · Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · First Episode Psychosis · Illness Management and Recovery · +9 more

Groups served

Support services

Case Management · Chronic Illness Management · Education and Job Training · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Intensive Case Management · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Languages

Creole Speaking Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Polish Speaking Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Cigna Healthcare · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · TRICARE · UnitedHealthcare (UHC) · +3 more

Trilogy Inc – Chicago

1400 West Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60626

4.1★★★★☆~~238~~

CARF accredited

OutpatientTelehealthWalk-in+1

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoH

Trilogy Inc operates from 1400 West Greenleaf Avenue in Chicago, close enough to Evanston and Lincolnwood to serve both. Within around 6 miles that includes Lincolnwood, Skokie, Wilmette and Kenilworth. Chicago sits in Cook County, and the county's own provision is limited enough that this site draws from a wide area. Trilogy Inc offers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Approved medication runs alongside counseling, which is what medication-assisted treatment means in practice. Both conditions are…

4.5 miLa Bagh Woods12 miChicago O'Hare International AirportServes50 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · +37 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · Walk-In Rehab · +1 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · +9 more

Mental health

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) · Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · First Episode Psychosis · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · +10 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · +51 more

Support services

Case Management · Chronic Illness Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intensive Case Management · +12 more

Languages

CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) · CountyCare · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · TRICARE · +2 more

Heartland Health Services – Pekin

3248 Van De Ver Avenue, Pekin, Illinois, 61554

3.3★★★☆☆13

Federally certified

Outpatient

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

TeensSeniorsYoung adults+4

Heartland Health Services is at 3248 Van De Ver Avenue in Pekin. South Pekin is 4.6 miles away and North Pekin 4.8. That radius takes in South Pekin, North Pekin, Marquette Heights and Tremont, all within 6 miles. Pekin is in Peoria County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. The facility runs intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Substance use and mental health are treated together rather than in sequence. Heartland Health Services is federally…

1.4 miMeyers Lake9.4 miGeneral Wayne A. Downing Peoria International AirportServes6 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Outpatient Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior Rehab · Teen Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Teen Outpatient Rehab · Teen Rehab · Teen TRICARE Rehab · Young Adult Rehab

Support services

Chronic Illness Management · Education and Job Training · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Aetna · All-Kids · Ambetter (Centene) · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Blue Cross Community MMAI · Cigna Healthcare · Coventry Advantra · Coventry CareLink · Family Planning Program · Humana · +11 more

Centerstone of Illinois – Anna

800 North Main Street, Anna, Illinois, 62906

4.2★★★★☆27

CARF accredited

DetoxResidentialPHP+4

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9

Deaf and HoH

Centerstone of Illinois is located at 800 North Main Street in Anna, within 4.4 miles of Jonesboro and Cobden. That radius takes in Cobden, Alto Pass, Dongola and Mill Creek, all within 10 miles. Union County is the relevant authority here, which matters for anyone using state-funded care. Centerstone of Illinois delivers detox, residential treatment and intensive outpatient. Medication-assisted treatment pairs buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone with counseling. Telehealth appointments are available, which matters where the…

8.4 miUnion County State Conservation Area23 miVeterans Airport of Southern IllinoisServes10 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Ativan (Lorazepam) Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Benzodiazepine Rehab · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · +50 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Ativan (Lorazepam) Detox Program · +61 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +4 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Detox · Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · +70 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · +6 more

Languages

CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Detox · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Ambetter (Centene) · Ascension · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Health Alliance Plan (HAP) · Humana · Medicaid · Medicare · Meridian Health Plan · Molina Healthcare · +7 more

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OutpatientTelehealthAftercareAccepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+3

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OutpatientTelehealthWalk-inAccepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+4

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IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1Accepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+7

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3.6★~~(8)~~

OutpatientTelehealthAccepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+5

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3.9★~~(15)~~

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3.0★~~(24)~~

DetoxResidentialOutpatient+2Accepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+4

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1.0★~~(3)~~

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2.4★~~(8)~~

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Locust Street Resource Center – Carlinville

320 South Locust Street, Carlinville, Illinois, 62626

2.9★~~(14)~~

ResidentialIOPOutpatient+3Accepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+6

Youth Outreach Services – South Hal, Chicago

1942 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60608

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OutpatientTelehealthAftercareAccepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+3

Centerstone of Illinois – West Main Street, Marion

1307 West Main Street, Marion, Illinois, 62959

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IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1Accepts InsuranceAccepts Medicaid+7

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What is YouthCare insurance?

YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois is the Illinois Medicaid specialty managed care plan for youth in Department of Children and Family Services care and former youth in care, from birth through age 21. It covers medical, behavioral health, dental, vision and pharmacy services, including substance use care under its MindCare benefit.

Illinois Healthcare and Family Services contracts the program, and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, part of Centene Corporation, runs it. Member Services answers on 844-289-2264.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

Is YouthCare Medicaid?

Yes, YouthCare is Medicaid coverage. It is a specialty plan inside HealthChoice Illinois, the state's Medicaid managed care program, rather than a commercial insurer. There are no employer, marketplace or Medicare products under the YouthCare name, and covered services carry no member cost sharing.

Enrollment is arranged for the member: the DCFS Guardianship Administrator enrolls youth in care, while former youth in care are enrolled automatically.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

Is YouthCare the same as Meridian?

No, but the two are closely tied. YouthCare is part of the Meridian family of plans and is operated by Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, which also handles claims administration. The Meridian Medicaid Plan is a separate HealthChoice Illinois plan serving the general Medicaid population.

Both sit under Centene Corporation, whose brands also include Ambetter, Wellcare and Health Net. YouthCare has its own member card, network rules and authorization lines.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

Who is eligible for YouthCare?

Illinois DCFS youth in care from birth through age 21 are eligible, along with former youth in care up to 21 who were reunified, adopted or placed in subsidized guardianship. Former foster youth from other states may also qualify for coverage between ages 18 and 21.

Because every member is under 21, substance use benefits apply to adolescents and young adults. Illinois Client Enrollment Services answers eligibility questions on 1-877-912-8880.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

What states does YouthCare operate in?

Illinois only. YouthCare runs statewide as a specialty plan within HealthChoice Illinois and is not offered in any other state. Former foster youth from other states aged 18 to 21 can be eligible, but treatment itself is arranged through the Illinois network.

Care outside Illinois generally needs prior authorization from the plan, except for emergency treatment anywhere in the United States and family planning services.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

Does YouthCare cover rehab?

Yes, substance use treatment is covered under MindCare, the plan's mental health and substance use benefit, at no cost to the member. Covered services include screening and assessment, outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient care, detoxification, and the residential rehabilitation and day treatment listed in the provider manual.

Treatment must be medically necessary and delivered in network. Substance use screening and assessment is provided through the Illinois Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

Does YouthCare cover detox?

Yes, inpatient substance use detoxification is a covered benefit, once every 60 days. There is no prior authorization before admission; the treating provider notifies YouthCare within 24 hours, and clinical review may begin after that notification window. The member pays nothing for a covered stay.

Reviewers apply InterQual together with American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria. The behavioral health authorization fax is 833-387-3173, and utilization management answers on 844-289-2264.

Medicaid Detoxhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/medicaid-detox/

Does YouthCare cover residential rehab?

Yes, the provider manual lists substance use residential rehabilitation and day treatment among covered behavioral health services. The program notifies the plan within 24 hours of admission, and review may start after that period. The member handbook itself does not separately describe residential substance use treatment.

A residential program needs to be in network, or authorized in advance when that level of care is not available from a network provider.

Medicaid Residential Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/medicaid-residential-rehab/

Does YouthCare cover IOP?

Yes, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs are both covered behavioral health benefits with no up-front authorization. The program notifies YouthCare within 24 hours of starting services. There is no cost to the member, and no referral is needed to begin mental health or substance use care.

A GuidedCare care coordinator can help arrange the step down from an inpatient stay into an intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization schedule.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)https://rehabseekers.com/programs/outpatient/iop/

Does YouthCare cover therapy?

Yes, individual, family and group therapy are covered at no cost, with no referral required and no prior authorization for outpatient therapy. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management also need no authorization. No visit limit appears in the member handbook, though care must stay medically necessary.

Written consent from the DCFS guardian is required before a psychotropic medication is prescribed to a youth in care. Counselors trained to work with LGBTQ+ youth are part of the network.

Counseling and Therapyhttps://rehabseekers.com/therapies/counseling-and-therapy/

Does YouthCare cover online therapy?

Yes, Brave Health provides virtual mental health care for members aged 13 and over, Equip Health treats eating disorders by telehealth, and the Pyx Health app offers 24/7 support for ages 13 to 17. Teladoc handles general non-emergency virtual visits at any age.

Network telehealth also runs through Illinois systems including Rush Health, Loyola Medicine and Cook County Health, while Blueberry provides virtual care for ages 3 to 12.

Online Rehab and Telehealthhttps://rehabseekers.com/programs/online-rehab-and-telehealth/

How much does rehab cost with YouthCare?

$0. Covered medical, mental health, substance use, dental, vision and pharmacy services carry no copays, no deductible and no coinsurance, because this is Medicaid coverage. The provider manual states plainly that there are no copays for medical visits or for prescriptions filled in network.

A bill can arise only when care is received out of network without prior authorization, or for services the plan excludes as experimental or not medically necessary.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

Does YouthCare need prior authorization for rehab?

No, not in the usual sense. Behavioral health rules effective January 1, 2026 are notification based: inpatient mental health within 48 hours, with no utilization review for the first 72 hours, substance use residential and detoxification within 24 hours, and partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient within 24 hours.

Outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management and crisis intervention need nothing at all. The provider files with the plan; members do not submit requests themselves.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

Does YouthCare cover Suboxone?

Yes, the preferred drug list, which follows the Illinois HFS list, carries buprenorphine sublingual tablets, buprenorphine/naloxone film and tablets, Suboxone film and Zubsolv as preferred products without a prior authorization flag. There are no pharmacy copays at an in-network pharmacy.

Long-acting options differ: Sublocade is preferred but needs prior authorization. Substance use medication administration itself needs none. Pharmacy Services answers on 855-580-1688.

Suboxone Rehab That Takes Medicaidhttps://rehabseekers.com/medications/mat/buprenorphine/suboxone-medicaid/

How do I find a rehab that takes YouthCare?

Start with the plan's Find a Provider tool at findaprovider.ilyouthcare.com, then call the program to ask whether it is in network and taking new young members. Member Services on 844-289-2264 and the member's GuidedCare care coordinator can also search and arrange referrals.

Caseworkers, foster parents and guardians are worth involving early, since out-of-network treatment needs prior authorization unless it is emergency care.

Medicaid Rehabhttps://rehabseekers.com/insurance-accepted/medicaid/

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YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois is a Medicaid health plan, not a commercial insurer. It covers young Illinoisans in Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) care and former youth in care, from birth to age 21, and addiction treatment sits inside that benefit at no cost to the member.

The plan is run by Meridian Health Plan of Illinois under contract with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and Meridian belongs to Centene Corporation. There is one product under the YouthCare name, with no marketplace, employer or Medicare version, so a card reading YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois tells an admissions team most of what it needs to know: Illinois Medicaid, specialty plan, member under 21.

Coverage for former youth in care began on February 1, 2020, and youth in DCFS care moved onto the plan on September 1, 2020. The guide below sets out which levels of substance use care are paid for, the notification rules that replaced ordinary prior authorization in 2026, what a family or caseworker can expect to pay, how medication for opioid use is handled, and how to find a program that holds a YouthCare contract.

Does YouthCare Cover Drug and Alcohol Rehab?

Yes. Mental health and substance use care are delivered under the plan’s MindCare benefit at no cost to the member. The member handbook names detoxification, intensive outpatient care, outpatient services, screening and assessment; the provider manual adds substance use treatment and rehabilitation, residential rehabilitation and day treatment. Each service has to be medically necessary.

Substance use screening and assessment is described as provided through the Illinois Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR), which is the same assessment route the rest of the state system uses. Because every member is under 21, the clinical question is almost always adolescent or young adult treatment, and a residential treatment center for teens will handle that differently from an adult unit.

Who the plan covers. Current youth in DCFS custody from birth to 21, living in foster homes, group homes or residential settings, and former youth in care who were reunified, adopted or placed in subsidized guardianship, up to age 21. Former foster youth from other states can also be eligible between 18 and 21.

What Does YouthCare Pay For at Each Level of Care?

The full ladder is covered, from withdrawal management through residential rehabilitation to weekly counseling, with the level matched to clinical need at assessment. The behavioral health utilization management team applies InterQual together with American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria for inpatient services, so the assessment language a program uses matters as much as the diagnosis.

Medical Detox

Inpatient substance use disorder detoxification is covered once every 60 days. The admitting provider notifies the plan within 24 hours rather than seeking approval in advance, and review may begin after that notification window. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can produce seizures, so an emergency department is the right destination during acute withdrawal, and emergency care never waits on network questions. See Medicaid detox for how this level is usually structured.

Residential and Inpatient

Residential rehabilitation appears in the provider manual as a covered substance use service, with notification to the plan within 24 hours of the start of treatment. The member handbook does not describe residential substance use care, so a caseworker or guardian arranging a placement should ask Member Services on 844-289-2264 how the stay will be authorized and reviewed before the admission date. Inpatient hospital psychiatric services are covered, with notification within 48 hours of admission and no utilization review for the first 72 hours where that notice is given, a rule effective January 1, 2026. Comparable Medicaid residential rehab options are listed separately.

PHP, IOP and Outpatient

Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs are covered, again on 24-hour notification once services start. Outpatient counseling, individual, family and group, needs neither a referral nor prior authorization, and no visit limit is stated in the member handbook. Community and outpatient services run in partnership with Illinois Department of Human Services Mental Health Rehab Option services, and virtual care is available through Brave Health for ages 13 and over, alongside general online rehab and telehealth.

Does YouthCare Need Prior Authorization for Rehab?

Mostly no, since the 2026 rules are notification-based. Substance use residential treatment, substance use inpatient hospitalization and detoxification require notification within 24 hours; partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient require notification within 24 hours of starting; inpatient behavioral health requires notification within 48 hours. Outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management and crisis intervention require none.

Crisis stabilization care, meaning outpatient mental health for at least 30 days after a crisis, also needs no authorization, nor do EPSDT services, emergency care, family planning or school-based health centers. Where a request is made, the member page gives five calendar days for a standard decision once complete information is in hand and 48 hours for an urgent one; the provider page quotes four days for standard pre-service review and 72 hours for concurrent review.

Who Submits the Request?

The provider does. The member handbook states that the treating provider works directly with the plan and members do not file authorization requests themselves. Behavioral health requests go to the plan’s fax line on 833-387-3173, and utilization management can be reached by phone on 844-289-2264.

Out-of-network care. Members must use network providers, and any non-emergency out-of-network service needs advance approval. The plan authorizes it for continuity of care or where the service is not available in network. Family planning, emergency care within the United States and care at Indian Health Care Providers are exempt from that rule.

How Much Does Rehab Cost With YouthCare?

Nothing, for covered services from a network provider. Medical, mental health, dental, vision and pharmacy benefits are described as no-cost, and the provider manual states plainly that there are no copays for medical visits or prescriptions. No deductible or coinsurance appears in any plan document, which is normal for Illinois Medicaid managed care.

The figures below are what a program bills without coverage, and they are the reason the notification and network steps matter more than the sticker price for a YouthCare household.

Typical US market rates before insurance
Level of care	Monthly	Daily
Medical detox (7–14 days)	$1,500 – $5,200 per week	$215 – $745
Residential inpatient	$6,200 – $26,000	$205 – $865
PHP	$7,200 – $14,000	$240 – $465
IOP	$2,700 – $9,200	$90 – $305
Outpatient	$1,300 – $5,200	$45 – $175

Non-emergency transportation to appointments runs through MTM on 866-796-1165 for trips booked three or more days ahead and 866-606-3700 for next-day rides. Other extras sit outside treatment but help a young member stay in it: gym membership at selected locations from age 16, after-school care for ages 6 to 18, three school uniforms a year for grades 1 to 5, and a SafeLink Wireless phone.

Does YouthCare Cover Suboxone, Methadone and Other Addiction Medication?

The plan’s preferred drug list is built on the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services list, and buprenorphine sublingual tablets, buprenorphine and naloxone film and tablets, Suboxone film and Zubsolv appear as preferred. Sublocade is preferred with prior authorization and Brixadi is listed as preferred. There is no prior authorization for substance use medication administration, and no pharmacy copay.

Methadone hydrochloride appears on the drug list as non-preferred with quantity limits, and the plan’s own documents do not describe methadone dispensed through a licensed opioid treatment program. A young member starting at a methadone clinic should have the clinic call the plan first and ask how the service is billed, since it is a program service rather than a pharmacy fill. General medication assisted treatment questions go to the same Member Services line.

Where the Prescription Is Filled

Retail fills at a network pharmacy carry no copay. Mail order runs through Express Scripts on 833-750-4300, specialty drugs through AcariaHealth on 855-535-1815, and the plan’s pharmacy services team can be reached on 855-580-1688 to settle a specific formulation before discharge.

Consent for a Youth in Care

Written consent from the DCFS guardian is required before a psychotropic medication is prescribed to a youth in care. That step belongs in discharge planning rather than at the pharmacy counter, so the prescriber and the caseworker should agree the paperwork while the young person is still in the program.

Which Rehab Centers in Illinois Are In-Network With YouthCare?

A program is in network when it holds a contract with YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois and is licensed or certified to deliver the service in Illinois. Network status sits with the plan, not with a directory, and is settled through the plan’s Find a Provider tool, through Member Services on 844-289-2264, or through the member’s GuidedCare Care Coordinator.

Illinois has 690+ listed treatment programs, 533 of which accept Medicaid, concentrated in Chicago, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, Downers Grove, IL and Hinsdale, IL. Programs that accept YouthCare are gathered on the Youth Care page, alongside the wider Medicaid rehab and Illinois listings. Each entry shows the payments the program says it accepts, its licensing and accreditation, and how far it sits from the nearest airport, so a caseworker or guardian can shortlist before the call that settles network status. Counts updated October 2026.

How Do I Find a Rehab That Takes YouthCare?

Start with the plan’s Find a Provider tool, then call Member Services on 844-289-2264 (TTY 711), open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a nurse advice line on the same number around the clock. Every member is assigned a GuidedCare Care Coordinator who builds the care plan, arranges referrals and can be messaged through the member portal.

For a youth in care, the DCFS caseworker and the Guardianship Administrator are part of the chain, and the DCFS Advocacy Office on 800-232-3798 handles health plan problems. Plan changes go through Illinois Client Enrollment Services on 1-877-912-8880 (TTY 1-866-565-8576); guardians of former youth in care have 90 days after enrollment to switch plans. In a crisis, Illinois CARES answers on 800-345-9049 at any hour, and 988 reaches the suicide and crisis line.

Is YouthCare the Same as Meridian or Centene?

YouthCare is part of the Meridian family of plans, and Meridian administers claims and some regulatory functions for it, but it is a separate program with its own member identification, network rules and specialty population. The Meridian Medicaid Plan serves the general HealthChoice Illinois population; Wellcare Meridian Dual Align is a Medicare D-SNP for dually eligible adults, and Ambetter is the marketplace brand. All sit under Centene, which took on Meridian’s Illinois operations through its acquisition of WellCare completed in January 2020.

Is YouthCare Illinois the Same as Youth Care in Utah?

No. Youth Care in Draper, Utah is an adolescent residential and day treatment center for ages 12 to 17, a treatment provider rather than a health plan. YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois is Illinois-only and is not sold in any other state, so a listing outside Illinois that names Youth Care is describing the Utah program or a general youth service.

Before calling a program: have the member identification card, the member’s age and the DCFS caseworker’s contact details to hand, and ask the admissions team three things – does it hold a YouthCare contract, will it send the 24-hour notification itself, and does it treat the member’s age group. Those answers settle the admission faster than any discussion of dates.

References and Citations

YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois — member handbook updated June 4, 2026, covered behavioral health services, cost sharing and network rules.
YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois — provider manual dated September 28, 2026, behavioral health benefit list, notification requirements and utilization management criteria.
YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois — preferred drug list based on the Illinois HFS list, and pharmacy contact information.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services — HealthChoice Illinois plan information, enrollment reports and accreditation table.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — YouthCare eligibility, enrollment and plan change guidance.
RehabSeekers directory listings and market rate research, United States, 2026. Ranges are indicative and vary by facility, length of stay and coverage.