UPLIFT and UNBOUND
LIGHT TO LIGHT
Light to Light is a compassionate non -profit organization dedicated to providing support to individuals in the recovery community. This includes funds and support to help remove barriers to sustain sobriety (a clean and sober productive lifestyle).
​Our Vision is to remove barriers to successful transition from active addiction to active, positive, empowered, strength-based integration into healthy community and family life.
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At Light to Light Inc NFP with 501 (c)(3) status, We are driven by a simple belief: real healing starts with community. Our goal is to bring vital resources to people who need them; Starting in Will County and one day expanding to other counties. We now have plans to serve Northern Califoria soon as well in the somewhat near future.
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At Light to Light, we’re preparing to bridge a critical gap for people transitioning out of inpatient addiction treatment. With your help, together we’ll provide the tools individuals need to thrive to cross that bridge; For example: rides to recovery meetings, rent clean and sober homes, clothing, food, and NA/AA books. But this is not enough; we also hope to strengthen family members and support people who are also affected by their loved ones’ addiction. By supporting our supporters, we take a wholistic approach that heals families and communities—because we’re all interconnected, and boosting their strength increases everyone’s recovery, from the individual to the entire community.
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Please explore our Resource Page; The Founder's Blog Page (where you can read the Founder's Story) and consider donating. We plan to add much more to our website to make it a helpful resource for individuals in need and for those who want to help. We hope to facilitate healthy connections and grow together with our community.
​Our Mission is to Heal, Uplift, and Unbound (free) the human soul.
LIGHT TO LIGHT LOVE IN ACTION
Resources for Addicts in Will County, Illinois
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Gateway Foundation – Joliet
Description: A leading provider of substance use disorder treatment with a location in Joliet, Will County. Offers personalized inpatient and outpatient programs, including detox, residential treatment, and therapy for co-occurring disorders.
Services: Withdrawal management, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient care, and sober living options.
Contact: (815) 553-1520 or visit www.gatewayfoundation.org
Location: 1419 Essington Rd, Joliet, IL 60435
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Stepping Stones, Inc.
Description: A nonprofit addiction treatment center in Joliet offering comprehensive services for substance use disorders.
Services: Residential treatment, outpatient programs, individual and group counseling, and aftercare support.
Contact: (815) 744-4555 or www.steppingstonestreatment.com
Location: 1621 Theodore St, Joliet, IL 60435
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Will County Health Department – Behavioral Health Services
Description: Provides substance use disorder assessments, referrals, and outpatient counseling for residents of Will County.
Services: Screening, counseling, case management, and linkage to treatment providers.
Contact: (815) 727-8521 or www.willcountyhealth.org
Location: 501 Ella Ave, Joliet, IL 60433
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Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
Description: A 24/7 statewide resource for finding treatment services for opioid misuse and other drug addictions.
Services: Confidential helpline, treatment referrals, and resource information.
Contact: 1-833-2FINDHELP (1-833-234-6343) or www.helplineil.org
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free 24/7 referrals. Call 1-800-662-4357 or text your zip code to 435748.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Local meetings. Visit aa.org or call (312) 346-1475.
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA): Local meetings. Visit na.org or call (708) 848-4884.
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Illinois Warm Line: Peer support, Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM. Call 1-866-359-7953.
2-1-1 Illinois: Community resource helpline. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211illinois.org.
Resources for Loved Ones
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Al-Anon Family Groups: Support for families of alcoholics. Visit al-anon.org or call 1-888-425-2666.
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Nar-Anon Family Groups: Support for families of addicts. Visit nar-anon.org or call 1-800-477-6291.
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Gateway Foundation – Family Support: Therapy and education. Call (815) 553-1520. 1419 Essington Rd, Joliet.
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Stepping Stones – Family Therapy: Counseling for families. Call (815) 744-4555. 1621 Theodore St, Joliet.
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Will County Health Department: Family referrals. Call (815) 727-8521.
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Families Anonymous: Fellowship for loved ones. Visit
familiesanonymous.org or call 1-800-736-9805.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends: Science-based support. Visit smartrecovery.org/family or call 1-866-951-5357.
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NAMI Will-Grundy: Family support and education. Call (815) 731-9103 or visit namiwillgrundy.org.
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SAMHSA Family Guide: Online resources. Call 1-800-662-4357 or visit samhsa.gov/families.
Illinois DHS – Substance Use Recovery: Statewide family support. Call 1-833-234-6343 or visit dhs.state.il.us.
Emergency Support: Call 911 for crises. Naloxone (Narcan) is available at local pharmacies without a prescription. Contact these organizations for current details.
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