NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group

NorthShore of Endeavor Health in Gurnee, Illinois, is an outpatient behavioral health clinic. NorthShore is an integrated healthcare system that has been ranked in the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States.

If your income is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, you will receive free care. If you are underinsured and above the 200 percent you may qualify for discounts.

The clinic staffs adult neuropsychologists, psychiatrists and health psychologists for children and adolescents as well as social workers for all ages. The clinic treats anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorders, dementia, depression, dysthymia, and stress. Telehealth video visits are available.

Referral for Inpatient Addiction Treatment

If the clinic determines you need substance use inpatient or outpatient treatment, you will be referred. Evanston Hospital offers inpatient treatment for substance use. The hospital staffs addiction and chemical dependency psychiatrists, adult social workers and psychiatrists, and child and adolescent psychiatrists.

Outpatient Substance Treatment Referral

The Doreen E. Chapman Center at Evanston Hospital offers outpatient treatment for substance use disorders. The center, based on the outcomes of your assessment, will treat you using the partial hospitalization program (PHP) or the intensive outpatient program (IOP).

The PHP treats patients who need acute stabilization and intensive skill building instruction. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), rational emotive behavioral therapy, psychotherapy and therapeutic recreation and wellness. Treatment involves four groups daily, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 2:45 pm.

The IOP uses CBT, rational emotive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, anger management, psychotherapy, diagnosis psychoeducation, and strengths/positive psychology. Based on your needs you will have a five day or three day treatment plan of two groups per day.

A family program offers private or group sessions for family support through the treatment and recovery of a loved one.

After you have completed your treatment you will have a relapse prevention plan and will be referred to a clinic that offers regular outpatient services.