At Promise Healthcare, we understand the challenges you face and are here to offer compassionate and evidence-based treatment solutions to help you overcome addiction.
What is Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse, or addiction, is a long-term disease that affects the brain and how a person acts. It makes it hard for someone to stop using things like alcohol, drugs, nicotine, or prescription medicine like opioids, even if it causes problems in their life. People with addiction can't control their desire to use these substances, even when it hurts their health, relationships, or responsibilities.
Our Treatment Programs
Outpatient Services: A type of care that lets people keep doing their normal activities while getting the help they need. This type of treatment works around a person's schedule, making it easier to balance their everyday life with the support they're receiving.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment: A more intensive treatment plan that meets 2 to 3 times per week and usually lasts 8 to 12 weeks. It is often useful for patients stepping down from inpatient treatment and those needing a higher level of support.
Therapy & Counseling: Individual, group, and family therapy are all types of counseling that can help people deal with the emotional and mental challenges of addiction.
Aftercare Support: Ongoing support to ensure long-term sobriety and a successful return to daily life. Case management to support the successful completion of services.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Staff: Our team of licensed counselors, medical professionals, and recovery coaches are dedicated to providing the highest level of care.
Customized Plans: We understand that no two recovery journeys are the same. We tailor our programs to fit your specific needs and goals.
Holistic Approach: We treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—with evidence-based therapies and wellness practices.
Confidential & Compassionate Care: We prioritize your privacy and approach every step of recovery with empathy and understanding.
Substance Abuse Counselors
Job Position: Assistant Director of Behavioral Health
Job Position: Mental Health Counselor
Job Position: Mental Health Counselor
Job Position: Mental Health Counselor
Ray Bement
MA, LCSW
Assistant Director of Behavioral Health
Ray Bement did his undergraduate
studies at the University of Illinois.
Ray also has two Master's degrees. He has a Masters MA (Human Effectiveness) from DePaul, Chicago, and a Masters of Social Work MSW (Social Work) from the University of Illinois.
Ray is dedicated to building positive relationships with clients and staying current with the latest research and best practices to provide the highest level of care. He specializes in working with individuals and families going through life transitions and dealing with the stressors and challenges of living and growing in today's ever-changing world. His goal is to assist individuals and families in finding peace within themselves and their current environments.
His training encompasses multiple therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Art & Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).
Ray has over 20 years of experience working with individuals of all ages to support them in meeting their therapeutic goals. He enjoys working with clients to help them address issues associated with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, ADHD, and other spectrum disorders.
Ray enjoys junking, found art, and outsider art, and is a foodie. Ray is passionate about peace. He is a die-hard Chicago fan, a lifelong Illini fan and he loves sourdough bread and dogs.
Susan Hanson
L.C.P.C., D.S.W., Pel K-12
Mental Health Counselor
Susan earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Aurora University, her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University, and her Professional Educator’s License (K-12) from DePaul University. She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health at DePaul University.
Susan practices at Promise Healthcare-Urbana and Promise Healthcare-Rantoul.
Dr. Susan Hanson holds her Doctorate in Social Work, Masters in Counseling Psychology & Professional Educators License (K-12). She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health certified.
With 25 years of experience, Susan is passionate about working with women and families. A major focus of her work has been anxiety management for women and divorce recovery for single mothers. Susan primarily works with teenagers (16+) & individuals up to age 75.
Outside of work, Susan enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. A fun fact: she once worked at the Shedd Aquarium in the marine mammals department!
Abdelkrim Hadj Said
LPC
Mental Health Counselor
Abdelkrim Hadj Said earned his master’s degree of science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. He is trained in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Abdelkrim practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson and Promise Healthcare-Neil. He is passionate about helping individuals struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Psychosis, Substance Use, and Personality Disorders. He enjoys getting to know his patients and helping them with the obstacles they face.
Abdelkrim encourages patients to become their own best advocates and to educate themselves about their health condition.
Outside of work, Abdelkrim enjoys working out, walking his dog, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He speaks four languages and loves traveling.
Caren Cohen-Heath
LPC
Mental Health Counselor
Caren Cohen-Heath is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical
Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She began her education at Eastern Illinois University, where she
studied education and psychology.
Caren practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson, Promise Healthcare-Neil, and Promise Healthcare-Rantoul.
Caren brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked in community mental health since 2007 and as a counselor since 2019. She is National Board Credentialed
Counsel Member and trained in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Anger Management, Wellness Recovery Action
Planning (WRAP) and interventions for both substance use disorders and mental health needs.
Caren’s clinical passion lies in empowering women and helping people heal from trauma. Drawing from her own journey as a single parent navigating work, education, and
family, she connects deeply with those overcoming adversity. She believes that a person’s past or diagnosis
doesn’t define their future and that people can still realize their dreams with the right support. Patients appreciate her compassionate, hopeful approach and her ability to meet them where they are.
Caren enjoys spending time with her family outside of her professional life, including her three children and seven grandchildren. She’s a fan of superhero and action movies,
especially Batman and Marvel, and enjoys crafting, reading, and playing games on her phone. She shares her home with three cats.
Schedule an Appointment
Call us at (217) 600-7000 or use our Request Appointment to schedule an initial consultation.