I was a client until last December. My driver's license was just restored and I owe that to Anchor. To give you the background, I actually got something called an OWI offense versus a DUI. The OWI occurred on a boat. Not a car. The arrest was reported to the Illinois Secretary of State and my drivers license was suspended due to it being an alcohol related offense. I did both my evaluation at another organization (Corrected by Anchor) and my classes at Anchor. The place that I originally had worked with was uptown. I could not see myself spending 75 hours there (the instructors were almost a parody of scarred straight and I swear the place smelled of cats) so a searched around. When I called Anchor they sounded extremely knowledgeable so I gave them a chance. I am damn glad that I did. Firstly, they spotted errors on my prior evaluation and corrected them... Did charge me $300 (expensive) but it reduced my required hours in half. I believe it was Nicole (wicked sharp) who spotted the error and she had one of her people grill me for about 2 hours to make sure. That was not fun. The location was convenient loop office building and the office was better than expected (nice - no cats) and a mostly professional crowd. The classes were not stereotypical BS. I actually learned a lot about psychology, drugs and relationships. In other words not boring. Some instructors were great and some a little dry but all knowledgeable. OK I would have preferred not being there in the first place but the experience was great and I am more careful about my alcohol consumption. read more

ANCHOR DID HELP I unfortunately and shamefully needed to attend the Anchors program due to the need to reinstate my drivers license that was suspended. I am in real estate sales and need to drive Do I take full responsibility for my actions? In this case, it was a little over the top. I was eating lunch at Gibsons, had a couple of drinks and then started to drive to my West Loop home. I was pulled over on Orleans for speaking on my cell phone. The police officer said my eyes looked a little funny and to step out of the car. They tested me and I was below the legal limit for Alcohol but still arrested me. It was humiliating and the legal process cost me several thousand dollars. It turned out that my prescription drugs were reacting with the Alcohol. Even though the court case was dropped, my license was still suspended due to the Secretary of State rules. Considering the negative situation, Anchor did help. The people are ethical and very sharp. The offices are convenient and the instructors very good. I never felt low or disrespected. Most of the other people were just like me. I think they keep the group more professional with higher prices. At this point I just wanted to get this over with and saving $200 was not on my mind, Anchor made it fast with no drama. I am a responsible drinker but I do need to be much more careful in the future. I know that the system is there to protect the public from true drunks but the Police and Court system are very flawed read more

I work in a high stress financial environment in the loop (CBOT). My consumption of Alcohol was becoming a concern. While I did not get a DUI, at the prompting of a friend who did, to seek counseling before it became a real problem. Their location was a 5 minute walk from my office, and they had therapists available to accommodate my work hours. Their offices are in a great location but older building. I worked with one excellent therapist on various issues. What I did like, is she was not afraid to probe and challenge. I do believe it has promoted a healthier lifestyle. They unfortunately, do not bill insurance directly. I was able to submit for reimbursement and get about 70% covered out of network. Not sure why this is not recommended but they are that good. read more

Their Counselors helped work through a potential problem. My family was concerned that my consumption of alcohol was becoming a problem. This was because I had received a DUI during an out of town trip. I learned the difference between problematic and social drinking. While I still feel that the DUI was unfair as my BAC was lower .08 and measured on ancient equipment in a small town station, the prosecutor was related to the judge - Anchor made a terrible situation as best as it could be considering the small town politics. Anchor advised finishing my program prior to my next court date so that it could be discharged right then and there. This advise was invaluable. Good people at Anchor and I will never drink and drive again. read more

What a great experience. I was referred to Anchor for help with an out of state license reinstatement hearing. I was on vacation in Hawaii, returning from a restaurant to my hotel when I was detained for consuming 1 frozen drink and driving. I am not sure how it happened but my IL license was revoked even though HI cleared my license. Anchor completed the evaluation and an education class. They also referred me to a great lawyer who helped me to restore my driver's license in under 6 weeks! I will never again take the risk of consuming any alcohol and driving. It turns out that one drink had the equivalent of 3 drinks worth of alcohol. Being on vacation is no excuse. read more

This was a difficult time for me and the staff at anchor really made me feel like everything is going to be ok. The counceling sessions were a great help in getting things off my chest as well as sharing perspective with other people going through the same thing I was. At first I just wanted to get through and get my hours and be done with it. What I walked away with was a new outlook and anchor helped me regain control of my decision making. I honestly can say I am a better person than I was when I first went there. I can't recommend anchor enough for anyone going through this. Craig and his team are the real deal! read more

This place really seems to care about their clients, and they do a good job to make Anchor a comfortable, positive and educational place. They even provide beverages and snacks, which were at our disposable at any time. I absolutely loved the location. It's in the heart of the loop, and was super easy to get to by publication transportation (it's near the metra and all the L lines). I thought Anchor was a friendly, upbeat, and professional place. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a DUI intake evaluation, classes, therapy, alcohol and drug assessment, treatment, or other counseling. read more

A LEGITIMATE ORGANIZATION I was a client until last December. My driver's license was just restored and I owe that to Anchor. To give you the background, I actually got something called an OWI offense versus a DUI. The OWI occurred on a boat. The arrest was reported to the Illinois Secretary of State and my drivers license was suspended due to it being an alcohol related offense. Even though it wasn't a DUI, I went through the classes and same procedure as the others. I can say, even though I had to do something I didn't want to do, it was actually a fairly good experience considering.. read more

Toni is the most skilled, compassionate and wise therapist I have ever had the good fortune to work with. Her wisdom and unique perspective have enabled me to look at my beliefs and behaviors in a new light, and to experience paradigm shifts around my life and experiences. Toni provides a safe space in which to explore the often painful issues that we all face in our lives. She is an absolute treasure! If you want to truly learn about yourself, and want to make real changes in your life, give yourself the gift of working with Toni. I can not recommend her more highly! read more

My Lawyer recommended Anchor to help me with needed classes and to restore my drivers license. The loop location was close to work. This was for a DUI that was dismissed in Wisconsin but not in Illinois for some red tape issue. I thought that it would be like AA but it was more like a place to reflect and talk. There were five different therapists who ran groups, all unique in their own way. When I was ready to go to my license hearing, I worked with a couple of knowledgable people on the paperwork. All went well and I had a good experience in a difficult situation. read more

I just received my letter stating that my Drivers license has been fully restored. I could not have done this without the help from the people at Anchor. Their Counseling services were great and the Secretary of State DUI evaluation, I believe was instrumental in the hearing process. I got denied at the first hearing. Anchor told me not to worry. They worked on the case diligently and spent time with me to prepare. I wasn't nervous at the second hearing and answered all the questions truthfully. I can't thank their great team enough. read more

I loved seeing Janet at Anchor. I went to her in preparation for a DUI hearing and counseling. She provided the support and reassurance I needed. In addition to her evaluation, she provided insightful analysis of patterns in my life from family to friend relationships, childhood and present day experiences. Identifying these recurrences helped me to understand, contain and manage my substance abuse. This complimented my preference to use therapy for a targeted but court ordered purpose. read more

When I got an out of State DUI in Illinois and needed an evaluation and counseling, Anchor helped me with fast and professional services. I was only in Chicago for a few days each month but they arranged a counselor and therapist to work with me so that I could address this difficult issue. Thank you for all your help getting through this. I also have continued with one of their counselors and see her once per month when in Chicago to see my daughter at North Western. read more

I went here for DUI classes since I work in the City. It was not nearly as bad as I thought it might be. The instructors were nice, I learned a few new things. They were efficient and no surprises, What more can you ask for. I never lost my drivers license due to great representation but still needed to take classes. All good now and I will definitely be more careful in the future. They seemed kind of upscale casual..almost a college hangout. This was comforting. read more

I met with Toni for advice on my career and ended up gaining so much more from our meeting than I imagined. She is an extremely knowledgeable therapist with a broad background working with many different populations in a variety of settings. But what sets Toni apart from many other therapists and counselors I have met is her genuine commitment to the basic and most important aspects of therapy--helping people through whatever issues/problems they are facing. read more

I am from the east coast, got my DUI in Atlanta and moved to Chicago. It was a real MESS. I am not using my real Yelp ID but I can attest to the fact that the people Anchor was able help me solve a problem that I could not and for that I am grateful. Anchor is not cheap but I am paying to get things right .. I called many other places in Chicago and could not find one of equal quality. If you are from out of State like me, they are a good choice. read more

They did a wonderful work on a case that I was faced with, My lawyer, with Anchors counseling help, made the court process easy and fast. I was pulled over after my college friends wedding and charged with a OWI even though I was below the legal limit. I proactively did an evaluation, and some counseling with Anchor. The judge was impressed and dismissed the case. The people at Anchor predicted that outcome and made me feel like a human being. read more

Anchor is an awesome DUI resource to have on your side! They worked with my daughter just recently. They are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do and show great compassion for their clients. They were very thorough and diligent in explaining the processes. Anchor really put my mind at ease while dealing with this nerve racking situation. We were very satisfied with the outcome and continuing support given to my family. read more

The food and service was excellent. Tried the hanger steak with duck fat fries.. Perfectly seared and done well. The desert, flourerless chocolate cake served with fresh espresso was to die for.. just kidding.. I went to Anchor for help to restore my license due to an old infraction from 8 years ago in Lake Geneva. They were very knowledgable and worked with through the informal hearing process. The food came from Bavettes. :). read more