Description:

Services in this program include diagnostic evaluation, psychiatric assessment, and crisis intervention to adults who have a history of chronic mental illness. Clients who receive psychiatric medication services may also qualify for individual and/or group psychotherapy, depending on the type of funding the client has.

Eligibility:

- Must be a Lake County resident 18 years or older
- An individual with a history of treatment for a chronic mental illness, or experiencing first-time severe symptoms of a major mental illness
- Capable and willing to participate with all treatment recommendations

The following exclusions apply:
- Persons with Developmental disability (those who have moderate or severe mental disability)
- Residents of nursing homes or any other 24-hour residential treatment program
- Those requesting only psychological testing
- Those wanting only evaluations for other agencies, such as DCFS, Social Security, lawyers, etc. (The only evaluations we perform are of clients who are ordered by the Lake County Courts to evaluate the need for treatment.)
- Those in need of a higher level of care than outpatient services, such as needing emergency psychiatric hospitalization due to potential for harmful behavior

Languages:

Spanish
Interpreter services available upon request

Program Fees:

Fees are assessed based on the services needed, with adjustments made depending on the individual or family income.
- Accepts most insurance
- Accepts Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Sliding scale fee based on income, if no insurance, must apply

*No one is denied services due to inability to pay

Fees for outpatient mental health services are partially covered by Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance, and a sliding fee scale will be used based on individual circumstances.

Services are not free. If you are uninsured, you will be assessed a $5 co-pay fee for each psychiatric visit. Payment of your portion of the fee is due at the time of service.

Intake Process:

Call for an appointment

Documents required:
- No information has been provided by the Agency. Call for details.

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

December 6, 2023

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