Ok, so I'll start by saying when it comes to mental health therapy and substance/alcohol abuse…read moretreatment programs, I've checked out my share. I guess that's not exactly true, but I've checked INTO my share. And unsuccessfully left or otherwise disappeared from plenty overa 20+ year struggle with mental health problems and alcohol/drug addiction. I first arrived at the unassuming door of Challenge Behavioral Healthcare in 2015 after my last DUI for court-ordered therapy. The team was, and remains today, amazing. The therapists are all either in recovery or have years of experience that started before I was even born. And my hair is starting to thin! It is immediately clear that this place is different. It has been around for over 30 years where most places like this can't seem to stay open just 3. The space is professional yet cozy/comfy and inviting. I never felt judged, only compassion and genuine honest feedback that really helped me FINALLY get past myself, the ego, and dig into what has been triggering my pattern of escaping from my problems and my sense of self through poor coping (alcohol/drugs) and behavior. They helped me see the way my thinking changes when messed up and how freeing it is to finally give myself the gift of self-care. This very special place saved my life. These special people saved my life. Complicatedly simple.

I'm an attorney in the Chicago area and have worked with Shelley at Tools for Life in Aurora for…read moreyears in preparation for driver's license hearings at the Illinois Secretary of State. Shelley is extremely knowledgeable about substance abuse and addiction recovery and our mutual clients are very complimentary about how they are treated as clients and more importantly how much they gained through the substance abuse treatment they underwent at Tools for Life. I recommend Tools for Life to all my clients. Melinda Brennan, Attorney at Law, Oak Park, Illinois

Total garbage. This place is a scam. My son signed up for help with his addiction and we were…read morenickel and dimed the whole way through. If you cant make it to an appointment then get ready to be charged extra no matter what! It cost way more than we initially agreed to but we felt obligated to finish the "program". The word program is in air quotes because more than half of it is just watching outdated videos that my son could hardly stay awake to. The other half was 1 on 1 counseling sessions that didn't help at all since the guy just sounds like everything he's ever heard from me. My son relapsed during treatment so even after completing everything Tools for Life unsuccessfully discharged him and reported that to his P.O. even after paying everything in full. Surely that was punishment because we refused to sign up for more. Don't be fooled. Try to get real help elsewhere for less.

I'm impressed with the counselors and the convenience of their Loop location. I've recently…read morecompleted a series of sessions that will help me transition into a more rewarding career. First of all, I really think, not only are the staff attentive but they clearly analyze what I mention, and then we'll "rewind the tape" and delve a little deeper into the topic at hand. In the meantime, I feel that we are helping me to develop an action plan for moving forward.

rude and irritable. Scheduled an evaluation for a DUI. He did not introduce himself during the…read moreinterview. Meanwhile he received multiple phone calls taking other clients information and appointments. It was an expensive appointment and took about 3 hours from start to finish, with a large amount of time switching rooms. The counselor was not pleasant whatsoever, seemed like he was overly stressed (fidgeting with things in his office) and he processed me like a lunchlady at a prison cafeteria. Left me in his office unattended to address other matters more than once during interview. Talking about these issues are hard enough, add an irritated, uninterested data processing monkey to the mix. Makes you think power walking out of the offices isn't quite fast enough!

The counselor is an extremely caring individual. He listens well, helps you walk through the…read moreprocess. It is different, as the counselor is...well...just real, he speaks to you as a person, not just as a suit and tie who is simply there. While I hope to never need these services again. I would recommend, if you need them.

This was my first dui. I have never had a family member who had been threw the process. This left…read moreme nieve and vulnerable to be taken advantage of. I had the money and determination to complete this process to get my drivers license back. Paul was an obstacle that I had to overcome to reach my goal. He stole money from me because he never gave me the all credited hours I paid him for or returned my money for them. Neither the less I pushed forward and completed my hours paying someone else for the same hours I paid him for. I am grateful i went to another company. When I went in for my interview I was confident in the teachings I learned and I got my driving privileges back my first time being interviewed. I was fully reinstated with no restrictions and I haven't even had a ticket since. Paul doesn't understand the responsibility he has and the importance these classes and hours have on someones life. He simply is in it to scam someone out of there money. I was fortunate enough to have enough money to repay for the hours again but everyone doesn't. U r the person that will be in the interview by urself trying to get ur license back. He is not going to care because he has ur money and he will be happy to charge you more money. He is an exdrug addict that wants to believe he is a big shot. He couldn't bully me because I wasn't going to waste anymore time trying to get my hours from him. I have never done drugs. I'm not even from Chicago I am from the suburbs so I was really unfamiliar with the exdrug addicts hustle they are using to make money threw over charging for no real help. Be careful because its a real scam in Chicago.

My name is Jorge came to gordon and associates for help . First off he only n wanted money upfront…read morecash only before he would discuss my case.. asked for $500.00 cash up front. He is a thief I left office and spit on his floor..​

From the owner: DUI evaluations/assessments and all levels of treatment services for Court cases as well as…read moreSecretary of State license reinstatement. All intervention services are done during off work hours with convenient scheduling options. We treat every client as an individual with respect and dignity. Our staff is knowledgeable about all DUI laws and the Secretary of State process. We work closely with the local Courts, Social Services Department, Probation Department, and the Secretary of State. Remember, you can do your required intervention at any approved facility.