Avance Counseling is a state-licensed outpatient substance abuse treatment provider in Chicago, Illinois, operating under the name Avance Inc. The center is licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division, and its programs are court approved. Avance offers substance abuse evaluations and treatment, DUI evaluations, and DUI classes, with fees set on a sliding scale based on income.
Substance Abuse Treatment
Treatment at Avance begins with an intake questionnaire followed by a counselor evaluation to determine the appropriate level of service. Group sessions are available throughout the week, with morning and evening options Monday through Thursday and a Saturday afternoon session. The clinical team includes certified alcohol and drug counselors, licensed professional counselors, and a medical director who oversees the substance abuse program. Bilingual services are available in English and Spanish.
DUI Evaluations and Classes
Avance conducts DUI evaluations for the courts and the Illinois Secretary of State, including initial evaluations, update evaluations, response documentation to denial letters, and treatment waiver documentation. The center’s DUI class programming includes a high-risk program with group sessions requiring completion of intake paperwork and a treatment plan prior to enrollment.
