WestCare Cook County Jail IMPACT Program

The WestCare Cook County Jail IMPACT Program is a corrections-based substance use treatment program in Chicago, Illinois, serving justice involved adults within the Cook County Jail system.

The program offers Level I Adult Outpatient and Level II Adult Intensive Outpatient services, along with re-entry support that bridges in-custody care with community reintegration.

WestCare Illinois focuses on evidence based addiction treatment, fatherhood programs and specialized services for justice involved veterans.

Incarcerated and Post Incarceration Addiction Treatment

Participants typically begin with an assessment to determine the appropriate level of care, which may include Level I Outpatient or Level II Intensive Outpatient substance use disorder treatment delivered inside the jail setting.

Programs address addiction while clients are incarcerated and continues to support them as they prepare for release.

Clients can expect structured group sessions, individual counseling and educational components focused on relapse prevention and recovery skills.

The program also includes specialized tracks such as the 24/7 DADS fatherhood curriculum and dedicated services for justiceinvolved veterans, along with post-release progress monitoring for up to 180 days.

Quick Facts About the IMPACT Program

• Location: Based in Chicago, Illinois, with program delivered inside Cook County Jail
• Levels of care: Level I Adult Outpatient and Level II Adult Intensive Outpatient substance use treatment
• Who they treat: Justice involved adults, incarcerated fathers and justice involved veterans
• Approach: Corrections based, evidence based treatment combined with re-entry planning
• Specialty tracks: 24/7 DADS fatherhood curriculum and veteran focused substance use services