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Chestnut Health Systems provides outpatient treatment at our Maryville facility, and at the three Madison County Probation satellite offices in Madison, Edwardsville, and East Alton. Youth need not be on probation to participate in treatment at these sites.

Youth in outpatient treatment typically participate in groups facilitated by substance abuse treatment counselors, and participate in individual and family counseling sessions. Outpatient treatment is focused on learning about the characteristics and risks of drugs, and on acquiring a variety of skills - such as communication, decision-making, maintaining healthy relationships, and pro-social behavior - which will help youth achieve a lasting recovery. The intensity of outpatient treatment reflects the needs and strengths of individual youth, and will vary based on progress made in treatment.

Families are strongly encouraged to remain involved throughout the treatment process. The length of time youth spend in outpatient treatment is based on the time needed to learn and apply the skills to help them achieve stability and success. As youth assume increasing responsibility for the tasks of recovery, they develop sound relapse prevention skills and plans to help them cope with life in the community.