PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to teens, adults and families in Northern Cook County, including Evanston, Maine, New Trier, Niles and Northfield Townships, and the north side of Chicago.

PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

Our Programs:
Adult Treatment:
• Individual & Group Counseling
• Intensive Outpatient Program
• Medication-Assisted Recovery for Heroin, Opioid Use or Alcohol Use Disorders
• Case Management
• DUI Risk Education & Aftercare
• Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluations
• Recovery Support Specialists
• Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Coalition
• Substance Use Crisis Support at The Living Room (Evanston)
• Partnerships with the United States Probation Office and the Cook County Skokie Court House through our Second Chances Program

Adolescent Treatment:
• Early intervention education
• Individual counseling
• Family Support

Prevention Services:
PEER Services prevention department partners with schools, local non-profit organizations, businesses, local coalitions, and others to help support the community to act as a united front in substance use prevention (SUP) and mental health support.

We provide presentations, trainings, and resources for youth, parents, community members, local organizations, and other community entities on topics such as Alcohol, Cannabis, Current substance trends, Fentanyl, Life Skills Training, Decision Making, Peer Pressure, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Opioid Overdose, Prescription Medications, Tobacco, and Vaping

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Tickets Available to hear author Ann Patchett speak about "State of Wonder"

Tickets Available to hear author Ann Patchett speak about "State of Wonder"

Judy Levin Discusses Ann Patchett's "State of Wonder"

Judy Levin Discusses Ann Patchett's "State of Wonder"

Library Hosts World Fair Trade Day Celebration

Library Hosts World Fair Trade Day Celebration

Museum and Police Open Houses

Museum and Police Open Houses

Special Needs Storytimes

Special Needs Storytimes

Benefit performance of "SPRING AWAKENING THE MUSICAL" at Wilmette Theatre

Benefit performance of "SPRING AWAKENING THE MUSICAL" at Wilmette Theatre

The Vanishing of the Bees Film

The Vanishing of the Bees Film

“Seekers of Refuge: The Amazon’s Hidden Peoples"

“Seekers of Refuge: The Amazon’s Hidden Peoples"

ATC's The Secret Garden teams up with Flowers For Dreams

ATC's The Secret Garden teams up with Flowers For Dreams

A Fair to Remember

A Fair to Remember

The Boy Scout Musical (Knot Prepared) at Wilmette Theatre

The Boy Scout Musical (Knot Prepared) at Wilmette Theatre

Great Age Daytime Programs presents" Fannie & Gracie: Lovely Ladies of Laughter"

Great Age Daytime Programs presents" Fannie & Gracie: Lovely Ladies of Laughter"

Great Age Daytime Programs presents "Berlin in Hollywood"

Great Age Daytime Programs presents "Berlin in Hollywood"

Great Age Daytime Programs presents: Going Places with Encore!

Great Age Daytime Programs presents: Going Places with Encore!

Great Age Daytime Programs presents: Old Time Radio and the Great American Songbook

Great Age Daytime Programs presents: Old Time Radio and the Great American Songbook

Auditions for Spotlighters Show at Wilmette Theatre

Auditions for Spotlighters Show at Wilmette Theatre

GREAT AGE DAYTIME PROGRAMS PRESENTS "OLD-TIME RADIO & GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK"

GREAT AGE DAYTIME PROGRAMS PRESENTS "OLD-TIME RADIO & GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK"

Great Age Daytime Programs presents Life Matters Series: Something To Live For

Great Age Daytime Programs presents Life Matters Series: Something To Live For

Great Age Daytime Programs presents Honor Flight of Chicago

Great Age Daytime Programs presents Honor Flight of Chicago

Great Age Daytime Programs presents "The Legendary Milt Trenier & Co."

Great Age Daytime Programs presents "The Legendary Milt Trenier & Co."

Great Age Daytime Programs presents "The Birth of Cinema"

Great Age Daytime Programs presents "The Birth of Cinema"

Great Age Daytime Programs Presents: Page to Screen: A Place in The Sun

Great Age Daytime Programs Presents: Page to Screen: A Place in The Sun

Ballet in Cinema presents: Bright Stream from Bolshoi Ballet

Ballet in Cinema presents: Bright Stream from Bolshoi Ballet

Opera in Cinema at the Wilmette Theatre presents "Rigoletto"

Opera in Cinema at the Wilmette Theatre presents "Rigoletto"

Comedy at the Mette presents C.J. Sullivan

Comedy at the Mette presents C.J. Sullivan

“Bunny Hop & Shop” in Linden Square on Saturday, April 7

“Bunny Hop & Shop” in Linden Square on Saturday, April 7

The Secret Lives of Moms returns all new to Wilmette Theatre

The Secret Lives of Moms returns all new to Wilmette Theatre

ATC Teen Rep Co. presents "The Secret Garden" at Wilmette Theatre

ATC Teen Rep Co. presents "The Secret Garden" at Wilmette Theatre

Kids Rock Concert Series at Wilmette Theatre

Kids Rock Concert Series at Wilmette Theatre

Classics and Contemporary Book Club

Classics and Contemporary Book Club

Fourth Monday Book Club

Fourth Monday Book Club

See Hunger Games at the IMAX Theatre

See Hunger Games at the IMAX Theatre

Agatha Christie Comes Alive in One-Woman Show

Agatha Christie Comes Alive in One-Woman Show

Third Sunday String Band

Third Sunday String Band

Unscripted Romance: an improvised musical at Wilmette Theatre

Unscripted Romance: an improvised musical at Wilmette Theatre

Youth Connection's "Into the Woods, Jr."

Youth Connection's "Into the Woods, Jr."

Stacy Cordery at Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Center

Stacy Cordery at Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Senior Center

Stacy Cordery at Barrington Library

Stacy Cordery at Barrington Library

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