Erie West Town Health Center

Erie West Town Health Center is a community-based outpatient substance use treatment program in Chicago, Illinois, offering addiction care alongside primary medical and behavioral health services.

Part of the Erie Family Health Center network, this West Town location provides outpatient addiction treatment, co-occurring mental health support and aftercare within an integrated, safety-net health center model.

The approach emphasizes accessible, whole-person care for adults, young adults and older adults regardless of income or immigration status.

Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs at Erie West Town

Care typically begins with an assessment and brief intervention, allowing clinicians to recommend the right combination of counseling, medication and supportive services.

Outpatient substance use treatment is delivered within a broader medical setting, making it easier for patients to address addiction alongside other health needs.

Clients can expect individual counseling, group counseling and substance use disorder counseling, along with co-occurring mental health treatment.

Medication-assisted treatment options including buprenorphine and naltrexone are available, with a focus on opioid use disorders involving heroin, fentanyl and prescription painkillers.

Quick Facts About Erie West Town Health Center

• Location: 1701 West Superior Street in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, with CTA Blue Line and bus access
• Levels of care: Outpatient addiction treatment, behavioral healthcare and aftercare support
• Who they treat: Adults, young adults, men, women and older adults, with Spanish and sign language support
• Approach: Integrated outpatient care combining counseling, medication assisted treatment and primary care
• Payment options: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, self-pay and income-based sliding scale.
• Additional services: Primary care, prenatal care, women's health, pediatrics and chronic disease management on site