Chemical Health FAQ

Most insurance providers cover substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment. People who do not have insurance may qualify for financial assistance from their county’s social services.

Every person’s needs are different. Typically, primary treatment is three two-hour sessions weekly for a total of about 48 hours. Recovery maintenance involves a weekly group meeting. Some people also benefit from individual counseling.

Primary treatment groups meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The recovery maintenance group meets 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday. Groups include a mix of skill-building, insight development and education.

Treatment for addictions is as successful as treatment for other chronic health conditions.

LMHC’s substance use and co-occurring disorder programs are able to help most people meet the requirements of court ordered treatment for DUI/DWI and other substance use charges. LMHC’s programs also are able to help most people meet requirements for regaining their driving privileges.

About 21.6 million Americans need treatment for a substance use problem in a typical year. Only about 2.3 million get treatment.

About one-third of people with a mental illness also have a substance use disorder. Only about 7% receive treatment for both disorders and more than half receive no treatment for either disorder.