Conveniently located just off Old Route 66 and West Custer Avenue in Pontiac, Illinois, the counseling services of Institute for Human Resources (IHR) of Livingstone County offers a full range of outpatient mental health and substance use services for children, teens, and adults. They provide individual, family, and group counseling, psychiatric services, and 24/7 crisis intervention. IHR provides quick access to emergency care, onsite psychiatric staff, and support for both mental health and addiction recovery. Heal with Structure and Strength Their team uses evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), moral reconation therapy (MRT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Services include trauma-informed care, skills training, case management, and support for co-occurring mental health and substance use needs. Licensed therapists and psychiatric providers work closely with clients to build safety, emotional stability, and long-term coping skills using structured, strengths-based counseling. Recover Without Financial Barriers Youth in crisis can access help through IHR’s Screening Assessment Support Services program, which offers screenings and short-term treatment planning to prevent hospitalization. Operation Snowball empowers students to make healthy choices and become peer leaders. IHR also provides DUI education, gambling screenings, and school-based prevention services. Medication-assisted recovery, psychiatric consults, and jail-based programs are available. Services are offered on a sliding scale based on income, and most insurance plans are accepted.
