Wellness And Recovery with Maitri
Recovery Residences &
Peer Recovery Support
Mission
Wellness and Recovery with Maitrī Inc NFP (WARM) provides innovative care for individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges. We are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment that supports our clients through their recovery journey. Our evidence-based services and extended care sober living empower clients to establish healthy relationships, integrate into their communities, and reach their full potential.
Vision
Our vision at WARM is to be a leader in transforming the lives of those affected by addiction and mental health issues. We strive to forge a future where sustainable recovery is accessible for all, enhancing the well-being of individuals and their communities through comprehensive, innovative care.
At WARM, we believe that everyone deserves a chance. Our goal is to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our clients and the broader community, demonstrating the transformative power of compassionate care and evidence-based treatments. We envision a future where individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues have the tools, resources, and support they need to achieve long-term recovery and improved mental wellness, enhancing their quality of life and contributing to the betterment of their communities.
To achieve our vision, WARM is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration with our clients, staff, partners, and the broader community. We will leverage our expertise, resources, and best practices to provide exceptional services and support that meet the unique needs of our clients and address the complex challenges facing our community.
Our Abstinence-based extended care facility is located at 710 Peoria St in Downtown Peru.
It has housing for females, housing for males, and counseling offices. We provide mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and other outpatient services for both the residents of the building and the public.
Recovery Residences
Recovery Residences (Halfway House / Sober Living): The purpose of a recovery residence is to provide a safe and healthy living environment to initiate and sustain recovery—defined as abstinence from alcohol and other non-prescribed drug use and improvement in one’s physical, mental, spiritual, and social wellbeing. Individuals build resources while living in a recovery residence that will continue to support their recovery as they transition to living independently and productively in the community.
THE PROJECT
ABOUT WARM
Wellness and Recovery with Maitri Inc NFP, also known as WARM, is a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 2022 to combat addiction and mental health challenges in our community. Our organization serves as a cornerstone of compassion and innovation for individuals grappling with addiction and mental health struggles within LaSalle County and surrounding areas. WARM is dedicated to facilitating healing, personal evolution, and prosperity through a comprehensive range of evidence-based care.
OUR FACILITY
In January 2024, WARM proudly opened the doors to its extended care residential treatment facility at 710 Peoria Street, Peru, IL – the first of its kind within over a one-hour drive of LaSalle County. What was once a vacant medical building has been transformed into a multipurpose treatment facility designed to support individuals on their journey to recovery.
Our facility is thoughtfully divided into three integrated areas:
- Residential Extended Care:
- Abstinence-based housing accommodations for 12 females and 12 males in separate, comfortable living spaces
- Private bedrooms with shared common areas designed to foster community while respecting personal space
- Modern, fully-equipped shared kitchen and dining area that promotes communal meals and nutrition education
- Spacious outdoor recreation area for physical activity, mindfulness practices, and community gatherings
- Structured yet homelike environment that balances supervision with growing independence
- On-Site Counseling Services:
- Comprehensive mental health counseling addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders
- Substance use disorder treatment utilizing evidence-based approaches and personalized recovery plans
- Individual therapy, group counseling, and specialized therapeutic interventions
- Services available to both residents and community members, creating an integrated recovery ecosystem
- 24/7 access to support for residents, ensuring help is available during crucial moments of challenge
- Team of licensed clinical professionals with specialized training in addiction and mental health
- Community Integration Support:
- Residents can stay 3-6 months while establishing employment and rebuilding community connections
- Individualized counseling and case management from clinically licensed staff
- Structured support for transition to independent living through progressive responsibility milestones
- Career development assistance including resume building, interview preparation, and job search support
- Financial literacy education and budgeting assistance
- Housing navigation support for successful transition to permanent housing after program completion
OUR SERVICES
Sober Living
Our sober living program provides a structured, substance-free living environment for individuals who have achieved sobriety and are ready to transition to independent living. This crucial step in the recovery continuum bridges the gap between intensive treatment and fully independent living.
In this supportive community setting, residents benefit from:
- Safe, Substance-Free Environment: 24/7 drug and alcohol-free living space with regular checks to maintain community safety and sobriety
- Peer Support System: Living alongside others in recovery creates natural accountability, understanding, and encouragement
- Structured Programming: Regular house meetings, community activities, and recovery-focused events that build structure and routine
- Life Skills Development:
- Financial management and budgeting workshops
- Job search, application, and interview preparation
- Communication and conflict resolution training
- Time management and organization skills
- Independent Living Skills:
- Meal planning, grocery shopping, and nutritious cooking
- Home maintenance and cleaning responsibilities
- Personal hygiene and self-care routines
- Medication management (when applicable)
- Community Integration:
- Guidance connecting with local recovery communities and support groups
- Assistance finding recreational activities and healthy hobbies
- Support building a sober social network
- Opportunities for community service and giving back
- Gradual Independence: Progressive reduction in structure as residents demonstrate increased responsibility and stability
- Aftercare Planning: Comprehensive transition planning and continued support after program completion
Our sober living environment operates with clear expectations and guidelines:
- Initial Adjustment Period: 30-day facility stay to establish recovery routine, with exceptions considered by house vote
- Substance-Free Living: Zero tolerance for narcotics, substances, or alcohol on premises
- Medication Management: Staff-administered medication, doctor-compliant protocols, and random screenings
- Personal Responsibility: Respect for boundaries, maintaining cleanliness, and fulfilling assigned responsibilities
- Peaceful Coexistence: Constructive conflict resolution practices and observation of quiet hours
- Community Engagement: Participation in daily support groups and weekly house meetings
- Financial Commitment: Affordable weekly program fees with potential sliding scale options based on individual circumstances
- Recovery Commitment: Immediate intervention for relapse with compassionate but clear consequences
Peer Recovery Support Services
Our Peer Recovery Support Services connect individuals in recovery with trained Peer Recovery Support Specialists who have lived experience with substance use disorders and mental health challenges. These services complement clinical treatment by offering authentic connection with someone who truly understands the recovery journey.
Our peer support services include:
- One-on-One Recovery Coaching:
- Personalized guidance from certified peers with lived recovery experience
- Non-clinical, practical support focusing on real-world recovery challenges
- Regular meetings to set goals, overcome obstacles, and celebrate milestones
- Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends
- Recovery Planning and Goal Setting:
- Collaborative development of personalized recovery plans
- Identification of strengths, resources, and potential challenges
- Establishment of meaningful short and long-term goals
- Regular progress assessment and plan adjustment
- Community Resource Navigation:
- Assistance connecting with healthcare, housing, education, and employment resources
- Guidance accessing public benefits and financial assistance when eligible
- Warm handoffs to community partners and service providers
- Advocacy when facing barriers to needed services
- Support for Daily Living:
- Accompaniment to appointments, court dates, and community events
- Transportation assistance and development of transportation plans
- Support during challenging family interactions or social situations
- Guidance establishing healthy routines and structures
- Crisis Prevention and Early Intervention:
- Recognition of early warning signs of potential relapse or mental health challenges
- Development of personalized crisis prevention plans
- In-the-moment support during difficult situations
- Rapid response during high-risk periods
- Recovery Education:
- Information about the science of addiction and recovery
- Skill-building for managing triggers and cravings
- Strategies for healthy communication and boundary setting
- Wellness practices that support long-term recovery
- Community Connection:
- Introduction to local recovery groups and sober social activities
- Support building a healthy social network
- Guidance finding meaningful community involvement
- Opportunities for volunteer work and giving back
- Empowerment and Self-Efficacy:
- Focus on strengths and capabilities rather than deficits
- Promotion of self-directed recovery and personal choice
- Development of self-advocacy skills
- Celebration of all progress, no matter how small
Our Peer Recovery Support Specialists receive comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and continuing education to ensure they provide the highest quality support while maintaining appropriate boundaries and practicing self-care.
Clinical Services
In partnership with Maitri Path to Wellness, we offer comprehensive clinical services including:
- Individual Counseling:
- Individualized and confidential therapy addressing mental health and substance use concerns
- Trauma-informed approaches recognizing the connection between past experiences and current challenges
- Evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to individual needs
- Regular assessment of progress toward personalized treatment goals
- Flexible scheduling including evening appointments
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART):
- Innovative approach combining techniques from various traditional psychotherapies
- Particularly effective for reducing the impact of trauma, PTSD, and psychological stressors
- Brief, directive treatment that can produce results in fewer sessions than traditional therapy
- Non-medication approach using eye movements, imagery rescripting, and metaphors
- Clinically proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Groups:
- Level 1 Outpatient: Weekly group sessions supporting individuals in early recovery or with lower-intensity needs
- Level 2 Intensive Outpatient: Multiple weekly sessions providing structured support for those needing more intensive care
- Evidence-based curriculum addressing relapse prevention, coping skills, and healthy relationships
- Gender-specific groups addressing unique recovery challenges
- Flexible scheduling including evening groups to accommodate work and family responsibilities
Evidence-Based Group Curriculums
Our treatment groups utilize proven, evidence-based approaches including:
- Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT): Systematic approach that addresses moral reasoning, decision-making, and behavior change
- Conflict Resolution For Recovery: Skills-based curriculum teaching effective communication and problem-solving techniques
- My Ongoing Recovery Experience (MORE): Comprehensive program addressing all aspects of the recovery journey
- Mindfulness-Based Sobriety: Integration of mindfulness practices with relapse prevention strategies
- Mindful Self-Compassion: Focus on developing kindness toward self during challenging recovery moments
- Seeking Safety: Trauma-informed approach addressing both PTSD and substance use concurrently
- Straight Ahead: Transition Skills For Recovery: Practical guidance for successful community reintegration
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Our programs are designed to serve individuals committed to recovery. Eligibility requirements include:
- Commitment to Recovery: Demonstrated dedication to a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle
- Initial Sobriety: Evidence of at least 30 days sobriety prior to admission
- Local Connection: Proof of residency in LaSalle, Putnam, Bureau, Grundy, Livingston, Marshall, Kendall, Woodford, Lee, or southern DeKalb County
- Appropriate Placement: Completion of assessment confirming our level of care matches your needs
- Treatment Engagement: Willingness to actively participate in a personalized treatment plan
- Program Compliance: Agreement to follow program guidelines and community expectations
APPLICATION PROCESS
Individuals interested in our programs can begin the process by:
- Initial Contact: Call (815) 780-0690 or email [email protected] to express interest
- Screening Assessment: Complete a brief phone screening to determine potential eligibility
- Comprehensive Assessment: Schedule an in-person evaluation with our clinical team
- Program Introduction: Learn about program expectations, guidelines, and services
- Financial Consultation: Discuss insurance coverage, program fees, and potential assistance options
- Admission Decision: Receive determination regarding acceptance and potential start date
- Preparation: Work with staff to prepare for successful program entry
COMMUNITY IMPACT
LaSalle County faces significant challenges with addiction and mental health:
- Ranks in the top 7% of all Illinois counties for overdose death rates (8th highest of the 102 counties)
- Has a suicide rate more than double the state average
- Lacks accessible treatment options, with most facilities located more than 65 miles away
- Struggles with limited recovery housing and support services
Our extended care residential treatment facility addresses these challenges by:
- Providing local access to quality treatment, eliminating the need to travel long distances
- Helping individuals build or rebuild healthy relationships within their own community
- Making quality care accessible to all, including those with state-funded insurance plans
- Supporting the extended engagement in treatment that research consistently shows leads to better recovery outcomes
- Reducing emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and criminal justice involvement related to untreated substance use
- Creating pathways to employment, stable housing, and community reintegration
- Offering hope and demonstrating that recovery is possible with proper support
OUR APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY
WARM embraces a holistic approach addressing physical, mental, spiritual, and social aspects of well-being:
- Person-Centered Care: Recognizing each individual’s unique strengths, challenges, and recovery goals
- Trauma-Informed Practices: Understanding the role of trauma in addiction and mental health challenges
- Recovery-Oriented Systems: Focusing on hope, healing, and multiple pathways to wellness
- Cultural Competence: Respecting diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and recovery preferences
- Community Integration: Building meaningful connections with family, peers, and community resources
- Evidence-Based Services: Utilizing approaches proven effective through research and clinical experience
- Continuity of Care: Providing seamless transitions between levels of support as needs change
- Whole-Person Wellness: Addressing physical health, mental wellbeing, spiritual needs, and social connections
- Family Involvement: Including loved ones in the recovery process when appropriate
- Long-Term Perspective: Supporting sustained recovery beyond acute treatment phases
OUR STORY
Kelly Jones, LCSW, CADC, founded Maitri Path to Wellness in 2021 after identifying significant gaps in local behavioral health resources. With valuable experience working in the Illinois Department of Corrections and LaSalle County Jail, Kelly witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by individuals seeking to maintain sobriety in our community.
Kelly observed a troubling pattern: clients would establish employment and support systems during treatment in facilities far from home, only to lose these connections upon returning to LaSalle County. Without local housing options, consistent counseling services, or established recovery communities, many struggled to maintain their recovery. This cycle made long-term sobriety exceptionally difficult and contributed to high rates of relapse.
Recognizing this critical gap in services, Kelly made the courageous decision to create local solutions. In 2021, she opened Maitri Path to Wellness to provide mental health and substance use counseling. Soon after, seeing the need for more comprehensive services, she established WARM in 2022 to develop recovery housing and peer support programs.
Today, Kelly and her son Brenden Fasken (Chief Operating Officer) lead this grassroots effort to provide quality treatment to local residents. Brenden brings 6 years of college education in business and spearheads the organization’s operational and financial strategies. Together with their dedicated team, they have transformed a vision into reality with the opening of the residential facility in January 2024.
WARM represents a significant step forward in addressing the behavioral health needs of our community, offering hope and practical solutions for those seeking lasting recovery and wellness. Our story continues to unfold as we expand services, touch more lives, and contribute to building a healthier community.
INSURANCE AND ACCESSIBILITY
WARM and Maitri are committed to making quality care accessible to all:
- Insurance Acceptance: We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most Commercial Insurance plans
- Financial Assistance: Sliding fee scales and payment plans may be available based on financial need
- Non-Discrimination Policy: We provide services to individuals without discrimination, accepting clients of any gender, race, income level, or job title
- Accessibility Accommodations: Our facility is ADA compliant with accommodations for various physical needs
- Transportation Support: Assistance with transportation planning and potential ride options
- Inclusive Environment: Culturally responsive care honoring diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and recovery paths
HOW YOU CAN HELP
As a non-profit organization, WARM relies on community support to fulfill our mission:
- Volunteer Opportunities: Share your time and talents in areas such as facility maintenance, administrative support, or special events
- Donations: Financial contributions of any size help sustain and expand our services
- In-Kind Gifts: Household items, furniture, personal care products, and other tangible donations support our residents
- Employment Partners: Businesses willing to provide job opportunities for program participants
- Community Advocates: Help spread awareness about recovery resources and reduce stigma through education
- Professional Services: Pro-bono or reduced-fee professional services (legal, accounting, marketing, etc.)
To learn more about supporting WARM, please contact us at [email protected] or call (815)780-0690.
Charitable Policy for Wellness And Recovery with Maitri, Inc. NFP Services
Wellness And Recovery with Maitri, Inc. NFP is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide financial assistance for professional treatment services to individuals who are unable to pay for such services and do not have insurance coverage. We also provide a residential space that offers abstinence-based extended care to individuals who are on the path to recovery.
Eligibility for our services is based on the financial evidence provided by the applicants showing their inability to pay for the services and lack of insurance coverage. The applicant’s income is compared to the Average Median Income (AMI) of the service area, and the amount of coverage provided by our organization is based on the percentage below AMI that the applicant falls under. There may be exceptions to the policy where we may provide full charitable donation or some predetermined length of residence while working with the client to improve their financial constraints.
The application process involves submitting the completed rental application form, intake and consents from the service provider/ managing agent, Maitri Path to Wellness, photo ID, proof of income/lack of income, previous tax return/proof of no tax return filed, rental history and references, criminal background check, credit check, drug test, and insurance card (if they have insurance). The intake process is managed by the on-site management team, who reviews all applications and notifies potential tenants who are eligible and offers them a lease agreement. The process is designed to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all potential clients and promote a safe and healthy living environment for all residents.
Our organization’s services are restricted to individuals who are drug and alcohol-free, with their “home” community within LaSalle county or its bordering counties. Applicants are required to comply with our rules and expectations, such as drug and alcohol use policies and maintaining a clean and safe living environment. Our organization has the right to terminate services with any client based on their lack of commitment to leading a better life or violating any other policies given to them before their first day with Wellness And Recovery with Maitri, Inc. NFP.
Our organization is restricted to 12 male and 12 female beds. The counseling offices are leased to Maitri Path to Wellness, PLLC, providing Wellness And Recovery with Maitri, Inc. NFP clients with an on-site option for professional counseling services, should they choose Maitri Path to Wellness, PLLC as their provider.
Wellness And Recovery with Maitri, Inc. NFP ensures that its services are provided in a fair and equitable manner by following the established policies and procedures. We take into consideration an applicant’s ability to comply with our rules and expectations, such as drug and alcohol use policies and maintaining a clean and safe living environment. We reject applicants who do not have a substance use disorder clinical diagnosis, pose a danger to other clients or staff, or require a higher level of care than what we can offer.
Applicants can apply in person, call or email us, and the application can be filled out virtually, in person, or by mail.
In summary, our charitable policy aims to provide financial assistance and residential space for individuals on the path to recovery who are unable to pay for such services and do not have insurance coverage. We follow strict policies and procedures to ensure that all clients are treated equally, and our services are provided in a fair and equitable manner.