Behavioral Health Services

If you’re facing an emotional or mental health issue, substance abuse or addiction, Northwestern Medicine offers personalized inpatient and outpatient care to help put you on the path to recovery.

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Couple sitting at park Northwestern Medicine offers comprehensive evaluations and treatments for a full range of behavioral health disorders in adolescents and adults. Our specialists provide research-based treatments, care that’s tailored to your individual needs, one-on-one therapy and family involvement in the treatment process.

Services

Northwestern Medicine offers coordinated inpatient and outpatient care to help you overcome emotional and mental health issues, substance use , addiction and co-occurring conditions (mental health and substance use) so you can lead a productive, healthy life. Specialized services include:

Treatment programs for adolescents and adults
Co-occurring services for adults facing both emotional issues and substance abuse
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—a new alternative technology to treat severe depression
Individual, couple, family and group therapy
Psychological testing
Psychiatric subspecialties in addiction, geriatrics and forensics

For individuals suffering from behavioral health issues, Northwestern Medicine also offers a wide variety of support groups to meet your specific needs.

Learning the warning signs of emotional problems or substance abuse is the first step to getting the care you need. If you suspect a problem with yourself or someone you love, contact your physician.

Behavioral Health Care Centers

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive consultation, diagnosis and treatment of a full range of mental health disorders.

Behavioral Health Care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Northern Suburbs

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital offers patients and their families healing through counseling, education, support groups and pastoral care.

Behavioral Health Care in the Northern Suburbs

Western Suburbs

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital offer comprehensive care, including inpatient, outpatient, and pediatric behavioral health services.

Behavioral Health Care in the Western Suburbs

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

Greater DeKalb County

Greater DeKalb County offers a full range of behavioral health services for children, adolescents and families.

Behavioral Health Care in Greater DeKalb County

Northwest Suburbs

Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric services, outpatient programs, and crisis services.

Behavioral Health Care in the Northwest Suburbs

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Southern Suburbs

Northwestern Medicine offers behavioral health services in the southern suburbs, including counseling services, inpatient care, outpatient care, substance use disorder treatment and more.

Behavioral Health Care in the Southern Suburbs

Conditions

Adjustment Disorders
Aging Mental Health Issues
Alcohol Abuse
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Drug Addiction
Eating Disorders
Gender Identity Issues
Marital Problems
Memory Disorders
Neurobehavioral Issues
Panic Attacks
Personality Disorders
Pornography Addiction
Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
Sexual Problems/Disorders
Technology Overuse and Addiction
Women's Health Issues

Treatments

Brief Psychotherapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Couples Therapy
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor and Dystonia
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Extended Consultation for Treatment-resistant Mood, Anxiety and Psychotic Disorders
Family Therapy
Forensic Consultation
Group Therapy
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Long-Term Psychotherapy
Neuropsychological Evaluation and Testing
Psychiatric Diagnostic Assessments
Psychopharmacology Treatment
Suboxone Therapy
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

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Related Resources

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Get the facts about drugs commonly abused and find resources for recovery.
National Institute of Mental Health: Learn about mental health issues and get the facts about the latest treatments.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Learn about prevention of mental illness and substance abuse.
American Psychological Association: Get the latest on psychological news, topics, education, research and publications. Check out the psychological help center.
Web MD: Boost your knowledge about mental health conditions and symptoms.
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness: Get important information on treatment, research and advocacy programs.

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