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Support & Recovery Programs at Kewanee: AA, Therapy, and Volunteer Services

If your loved one is at Kewanee Re-entry Center, the right program can make their time more manageable—and set them up for a stronger return home. Here's a quick look at the recovery, therapy, and volunteer-led options available, plus how you can help with enrollment.

• 1 min read • idoc.illinois.gov
Support & Recovery Programs at Kewanee: AA, Therapy, and Volunteer Services

Volunteer Programs

  • ✓ Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • ✓ Worship Services
  • ✓ Religious Studies
  • ✓ Day With Dad
  • ✓ Job Partnership

Call to confirm schedules: Kewanee Re-entry Center can be reached at (309) 852-4601. If you need to send paperwork by fax, the number is (309) 852-3589.

Kewanee Re-entry Center offers Substance Abuse Therapy Sessions as part of its clinical services. There's also Drug & Alcohol Education, which helps residents understand substance use patterns and recognize the choices that can lead to relapse. Both are especially useful for someone preparing to transition back into the community.

  • ✓ Thinking 4 a Change (NIC)
  • ✓ Criminal and Addictive Thinking (Hazelden)
  • ✓ 12 Step Mapping (TCU)
  1. Talk with your loved one about what support they want - if they’re open to AA, it’s a volunteer-led option available at Kewanee.
  2. Encourage them to ask about clinical programming - they can request Substance Abuse Therapy Sessions and Drug & Alcohol Education through the facility’s clinical channels.
  3. Help them stay consistent once they’re in - a steady routine matters; encouragement to keep showing up (even after a tough week) can make a real difference.

Next step: For the most accurate details on eligibility, start dates, and availability, call Kewanee Re-entry Center at (309) 852-4601.

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