Drug & Alcohol Use Care
If you were receiving Methadone / Suboxone / Vivitrol for drug or alcohol use treatment, or would like to start, we want to help with your care plan. To contact your care coordinator, call 773-674-0634.
- Methadone: If you have a new clinic, they can call the Cermak Health Services Pharmacy within Cook County Jail at 773-674-5622 or 773-674-5623 to confirm your last dose.
- Vivitrol: Your care coordinator can get you an appointment for your next dose.
- Buprenorphine (Suboxone): Your care coordinator can make your next appointment for you and request your next prescription to be filled at a pharmacy near you.
Need help fast?
Walk-into the Cook County Health Bridge Clinic at the CORE Center, 2020 W Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612, Monday through Friday 8:00am-2:00pm, or call 312-864-4628 to start your recovery journey.
Please remember to keep your Narcan with you and teach others how to use it.
Mental Health Care
Everyone struggles with their mental health sometimes. It is important to get care for your mental health, just like you do for your physical health.
- Illinois Helpline for Substance Use or Problem Gambling: Call 833-234-6343 or text “help” to 833234
- SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-4357
- Suicide and Crisis Helpline: Call or text 988 or to chat visit 988lifeline.org
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Cook County Health’s CORE Center
2020 W. Harrison Street, Chicago, IL, provides walk in screening for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and hepatitis. -
You can also get a PrEP prescription from their on-site pharmacy.
Walk-in hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Call 312-572-4500 to make an appointment or ask a question.