The Way Back Inn, Inc.
Individual and Family ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Way Back Inn, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization operating in the field of individual and family services, with a focus on rebuilding lives affected by substance and gambling use disorders. Based in Maywood, Illinois, it provides a structured residential program that supports men and women in the greater Chicago area through physical, mental, and spiritual care within a supervised home environment, emphasizing practical skills such as employment, daily scheduling, budgeting, and time management to promote long-term sobriety and self-sufficiency. The organization has historically specialized in addressing co-occurring chemical and gambling dependencies, offering individualized treatment plans and prioritizing dignity and respect in its clinical approach. Founded in 1974, The Way Back Inn aims to help motivated clients achieve a healthy lifestyle free from illicit drugs and alcohol and to facilitate a rapid return to daily living as responsible community members. The patient population includes individuals with limited access to treatment, and the program seeks to support continued sobriety by integrating clinical services with structured life-skills development.