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Substance use · Mental health

Lssi

Sterling, Illinois · Whiteside County

Summary

Lssi, in Sterling, Illinois, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment and mental health treatment. Its listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. It lists a sliding fee scale. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

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At a glance

Substance use treatment · Mental health treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
Not listedAccepts Medicare
YesSliding fee scale
Not listedServices in Spanish
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors, AdultsAges

Quick answers

What is Lssi?
Lssi is a treatment facility in Sterling, Illinois, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
Does Lssi accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Is treatment at Lssi free or low cost?
It lists a sliding fee scale: the fee depends on income and other factors.
Does Lssi offer services in Spanish?
Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
Where is Lssi?
1901 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081, in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the phone number of Lssi?
(833) 610-5774, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children; Mental health treatment
Service settingOutpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Facility typeCommunity mental health center
Exclusive servicesSpecially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Emergency mental health servicesCrisis intervention team; Psychiatric emergency onsite services; Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedChildren/Adolescents; Young Adults; Seniors; Adults
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsAdolescents; Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED); Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Language servicesSign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants; County or local government funds; Private or Community foundation; State corrections or juvenile justice funds
Payment assistance availableSliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Alcohol use disorder treatmentAccepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External source of opioid medicinesOther contracted prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderOther contracted prescribing entity
Treatment approachesAnger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation; Activity therapy; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
TestingBreathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Education and counseling servicesHIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary servicesCase management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services; Assisted Outpatient Treatment; Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Intensive case management; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Education services
Recovery support servicesSelf-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other servicesTreatment for gambling disorder

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationState substance use treatment agency; State department of health; Council on Accreditation (COA)
Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking permitted in designated area
Vaping policyVaping permitted in designated area

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

Address1901 1st Avenue, Sterling, IL 61081
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Phone(833) 610‑5774
Intake phone(815) 626‑7333
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)lssi.org
Program or other nameSterling Counseling Center
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment; Mental health treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code