PEER Services, Inc.
Mental Health CareIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
PEER Services, Inc. is a mental health care organization based in Evanston, Illinois, with a long-standing focus on substance use prevention and treatment. Since 1975, the nonprofit-like provider has delivered community-based services aimed at reducing the harms associated with substance use, addiction, and stigma, offering prevention programs and recovery support that are accessible regardless of income or insurance status. The organization serves residents across Evanston, Northfield, New Trier, Maine and Niles Townships, and the north side of Chicago, emphasizing holistic, evidence-based approaches to care and ongoing professional development to stay aligned with current best practices. A notable aspect of its work is collaboration with community partners to expand access to assessment and treatment services for substance use, including recent partnerships noted in local coverage. PEER Services positions itself within the broader mental health and substance use treatment landscape as a community-based provider focused on education, early intervention, and treatment for teens and adults affected by substance use disorders.