How to Open a Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Illinois.?
Question by qwerty: How to open a substance abuse treatment center in Illinois.?
I am a certified alcohol and drug counselor in Illinois and am also in graduate school to earn my Masters and Education Specialist degree. I would like to open up my own substance abuse treatment center. I would also like to provide DUI evaluations and treatment. What steps do I need to take in order to do this? Please only respond if you have knowledge about this. Thank you.
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Finally, an intelligent question to answer.
Please begin here and follow through with the agency. Good luck!
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32256
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