To stand in the lobby and watch the lost, sick, and nearly dead clients enter these programs is to witness true miracles, one after the other, as they exit clear-eyed, and with a new purpose and meaning to their existences. The programs are the best that can be found and they are delivered free of any charge to the people who need them the most.I am a member of this organization because of how proud I am to be affiliated with such top-notch world class professionals who give of their life, experience, and time so freely. This is truly a "paying it forward" organization, offering free addiction treatment services to those of us who need it the most (homeless, uninsured, vulnerable, and invisible populations).
I worked here over a year ago and have never been able to put this place out of my head since. I had the best time I have even had in my life even though there was a lot of confusion and turmoil at the time. We were changing a lot of staff that should never had been hired and substituting them for highly licensed and educated staff. It was a tough time, but the management knew what they wanted and they made it happen. Now I read about how the level of the staff is so remarkably high and I wish I would not have left. The systems they use are remarkable and I have never seen anything like it anywhere else.
I came to work here after walking in the front door and falling in love with it at first sight! It is the most beautiful place ever, and it is nothing like the other clinics that I have worked at. Then, I discovered that the beautiful decor is not the most amazing attribute . . . it's the staff and the programs they offer! Wow, what an experience of a lifetime and I would never change the time that I spent here for anything in the world. I have seen more good done here, in my one year, than I have seen in my previous ten years as a clinician! I am not kidding!
I spent my practicum here and learned about how compassion, competence, and innovative healing can have more of an impact on people with addictions than all the twelve step meetings in the world! It has been an eye-opener and I feel like my vision for my career path is now a lot clearer than it was when I arrived. The teamwork here is incredible and you learn to really rely on those around you. I had never had an opportunity to really experience that before. The high level of ability that the permanent staff has is mind-boggling. The Executive Director is behind the scenes inventing all of this stuff I guess, but the way it comes out is very holistic and natural. Nothing is forced here and nobody drops through the cracks. I love this place!
I have been a part of Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center since day one! We here at Above and Beyond treat each client with the most up to date treatments available. Our facility is completely free, regardless of your ability to pay. We truly do go above and beyond for our clients and community.
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Above and Beyond is an amazing place to work and to change your life. All are services are free, you can just be walking by and walk in and change your life if your willing. I love working here being a part of a life changing experience is priceless. All the staff understand what our purpose is too serve. We're one of a kind, I've been in recovery 22 years and never seen any place like Above and Beyond.
Above and Beyond has and still is a life changing experience. My daily walk and talk is in all aspects went from negative to positive . I look at myself differently. Thanks to the wonderful staff and the groups that are offered. The atmosphere is very friendly and i appreciate the one on one sessions . There is no other place like this that I know of that offer the things that go on here. I am glad to be part of the family!
I came here because I needed help and I got it! Now I am more than one year without getting drunk and I have a job. I never had that before but now these peoples have helped me gat ahold of my life. They care about you here. They are nice to you here. Nobody would help me before because I could not pay. Not these people. They are the best.
Above and Beyond's name is truly fitting; everything done here is a step above and beyond the rest. During my time here, I have experienced unparalleled support from my peers and fellow staff members, a fully welcoming environment, and nothing but complete passion for helping others. I have seen clients walk through the door, hesitant and wary to be in treatment. By the time they leave here, they are smiling, laughing, and have a sense of pride about the progress they have made. The mission is never compromised and though no two days are the same, I always leave happy at the end of the day.
I highly recommend Above and Beyond to anyone who needs some help, or anyone who would simply like to witness a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment.
The whole experience I have had at the A/B center has been wonderful and I have learned how to control my emotions and behaviors through the REBT groups and SMART meetings. Everyone who works there are kind,respectful, and give you the tools that help you help yourself, without PUSHING ANYTHING on you that you don't agree with.
Above and Beyond is the best outpatient treatment center in the city of chicago! The staff is amazing and the clients are like a breath of fresh air. They love the different types of services offered to them like music therapy, and accupunture therapy. This place is amazing!
Above and Beyond is an amazing place to work. I am grateful to be a part of the team here at Above and Beyond. In the short time I have been at this place I learn so much from the clients and I am passionate about what I can offer the client in order for the client to move forward in their lives. I am grateful to be here making a difference in the lives of others.
I teach a "come as you are" trauma-informed yoga class that is accessible to all ages, levels, and mobility every Monday at Above and Beyond. I have been teaching this class at Above and Beyond for a year now and am impressed by the innovative services in recovery they are providing and the genuine commitment of the staff. As a contractor, I feel fully supported and valued in my role at the center and am proud to be part of the team.
Above and Beyond creates an atmosphere that is not only beautiful aesthetically but invites individuals to come in and share in a recovery environment that is not rigid in how treatment is "supposed" to be.
A&b has different means of helping men and women learn and sustain sobriety. for the first time in my life I'm able to see living my life with out the use of drugs or alcohol.A&b accommodates and covers all that's needed for those who want to recover.Theres AA, Rebt,and Smart recovery methods.All of which leads to sustainable sobriety.My life has changed for the better from attending groups and fellowshiping with A&B staff and clients my deepest thanks.
Above and Beyond is differently a second home for a majority of our clients. Not only do they cater to the clients needs, but they go that extra mile too ensure quality services for all walks of life! Their treatment plan is designed to help the client's here navigate toward a successful goal. As a Intern here at AnB, I can say that I'm proud to be a part of this exciting journey!
I have notice that sense I been here at Above and Beyond I have learn a lot and I feel that at the clients can benifit from this program and it would be a great place to work.
I am a recovering alcoholic and addict. I am approaching 90 days clean & sober as of Monday, March 27th, 2017.
Life as I knew it was forever changed on Wednesday, December 28, 2016... That was the day I decided I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. That was the day I decided I was going to get clean and stay clean for the rest of my life. That day I brought myself to Haymarket Center in Chicago, IL. I completed 8 days in their Women's Medically Monitored Detox Program and then moved forward in my recovery process and completed an additional 45 days in their treatment program, T.W.L. ("Transforming Women's Lives"). Upon completion and certification of treatment I was accepted into Haymarket's Women's Residential Recovery Home, "Sangamon House".
As a resident of "Sangamon House" I am required to complete 75 hours of additional addiction treatment through an I.O.P. ("Intensive Out-Patient") program. Naturally, Haymarket Center, attempts to send all in-house recovery home residents to their own I.O.P. program. Unfortunately, prior to moving into "Sangamon House" I found out my insurance was not accepted by HMC.
After finding out I wouldn't be able to continue my recovery treatment at HMC I became disappointed. I was told by my Recovery Coach she had found a facility off-site for me to complete my I.O.P. So it was with an open mind and an open heart I headed to Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center in Chicago, IL for my initial Intake & Assessment to begin treatment there.
My initial disappointment was immediately nullified! From the very minute I walked through the front doors of Above & Beyond I was embraced and welcomed by the staff & counselors and comforted by the warm atmosphere their facility offers. This recovery center is by far the best therapeutic environment I have ever encountered in all the years I have been seeking help!
Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center offers individualized treatment to anyone in need regardless of economic status. They currently offer a wide-array of therapeutic groups which include, but are not limited to: Acupuncture, Anger & Rage Management, E.F.T., R.E.B.T., Trauma, Women's Issues & Yoga. There is something for everyone and in every group I've attended I have found someone or something I could relate to and help me in my recovery.
The counselors & staff at Above & Beyond are warm, friendly and loving and make me feel at home every single day that I have been here for the past month or so. After only my first week there I asked if I would be able to continue attending groups upon completion of my I.O.P.! I was told by my Counselor, Trisha, "Once you are part of the Above & Beyond family you are always a part of the family... Keep coming back!"
In addition to therapeutic groups and counseling Above & Beyond also provides special resources for clothing, employment, housing & life skills. They also conveniently offer daily AA and Smart Recovery Meetings - Monday through Friday. There's always a friendly staff member or counselor available to help me any time I need help or have a question. Their list of resources & services seems endless! When they haven't been able to help me they have gone out of their way to find someone who could!
Above & Beyond has changed my life! I know what I want to do with the rest of my life and where I need to be now! The counselors & staff have helped to encourage me into the next steps of my recovery - 1.) Where I want to be in a year of my recovery, 2.) What I want to do for a career and 3.) How I am going to do it. I am not only inspired by the counselors and the staff at Above & Beyond, but also by all the clients. Everyone who walks through the doors at Above & Beyond come from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I am surrounded by so much individuality and diversity at this facility it amazes me every single day I am there!
Above & Beyond has inspired me to go back to school at 39 years old. I am now determined to obtain a degree in Social Work and Counseling, where it is my intention to use it to become an Addictions Specialist and/or a Substance Abuse Counselor someday in the not too far off future. I am now also interested in learning more about obtaining certifications for facilitating a variety of therapeutic groups and meetings.
Above & Beyond opened the door to my recovery and is making it possible for me to make all my dreams come true. I love being a part of this place! I love knowing that without a doubt I now have a future. I love knowing that being a part of this place makes a difference in other's lives. Above & Beyond has made a difference in my life and continues to do so everyday. I am forever a part of the family at Above and Beyond and my life will forever be better because of it!
Michelle Kieca
Client, Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center - Chicago, IL
Above and Beyond assists those in need with the skills that are conducive to embark on new lives! It's not just a name they chose for the organization; the faculty as well as staff members literally go above and beyond to create an environment that is warm and inviting and makes everyone feel as though they are a part of a family. Above and beyond is a special kind of place where you are given a genuine opportunity to learn, leave, and launch! I am honored to have had the opportunity to be a part of that.
Above and Beyond is probably one of the best treatment facilities that i have ever been to. They care about the people they help, and want nothing more then to be a tool for their success. I cant explain the gratitude that i have for that place and every one in it. Thank you so much for helping me get on track Above and Beyond. You guys are the best.
Above and Beyond is not only a great program but a caring one. Patients know and feel the warmth and unconditional acceptance that exudes from staff. As a professional I am even energized by the warmth and kindness that is present at Above and Beyond.
Yes, Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center, far exceeds expectations! From the generous, kind and courteous staff, to the amazing warm ambiance of the facility, Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center is a place that makes you feel like family. There is always a smile on someone's face. The clients are happy and are very comfortable mingling with each other and the staff. This is truly a place that cares about its employees, and is very passionate about the services they provide to the community and their clients. I have only worked here a short while and I can say that I am very impressed. I have worked in many corporations with various cultures and I can honestly say, that Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center is at the top of the Five-Star list of great nonprofit companies!
