Brightside Recovery Northbrook

Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Brightside Recovery Northbrook

  • Location: Cardiff by the Sea, CA
  • Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Online Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Brightside Recovery Northbrook

Set in northern Chicagoland, near a Walgreens and a CVS, Brightside Recovery treats adults and adolescents with drug addiction, as well as co-occurring disorders. They use medication-assisted treatment (MAT), along with personalized individual and group counseling therapy visits.
Their MAT options include medications such as Suboxone, Vivitrol, Sublocade, and Brixadi, which help alleviate withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
While Brightside Recovery specializes in treating opioid and heroin addiction, they can treat other drug addictions, including fentanyl and methadone. Brightside Recovery uses a slightly different approach to each drugs.
Brightside Recovery operates on a "harm reduction" model, meaning they do not discontinue treatment if a patient relapses; instead, they work to understand the reasons behind the relapse and adjust the treatment plan accordingly.
Recognizing the developmental challenges and pressures faced by adolescents 12 to 17, Brightside uses separate groups and a somewhat different counseling approach. They aim to strengthen familial bonds and support the transition into recovery.
Brightside Recovery offers same-day appointments and telehealth services.
Brightside Recovery's Northbrook location takes most insurances and self-pay.
Their naloxone treatments are free.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Brightside Recovery Northbrook provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Girls Boys

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Detoxification
Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Buprenorphine detoxification Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private for-profit organization
State department of health The Joint Commission
Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Adolescents Young adults Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Veterans Active duty military Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Adults
Female Male
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Spanish
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance

What to Expect at Brightside Recovery Northbrook

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Brightside Recovery Northbrook offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 5 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Brightside Recovery Northbrook works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Individual Treatment Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Chronic Relapse Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Methamphetamine Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brightside Recovery Northbrook accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Brightside Recovery Northbrook offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Online Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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