Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care

3815 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove IL, 60515

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Center of Mental Health IL 60515

About Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care

Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care, located in Downers Grove, Illinois is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include partial hospitalization and intervention services.

Specialty rehab programs at Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Patients at Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers.

Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care has received accreditations from SAMHSA.

Latest Reviews

Sarah
2 months ago on Google
3
Great help me cope Daniel sue Cristin was so nice
Luis Calvillo
2 months ago on Google
5
Dr. Sully and Christina (the social worker) were amazing. I never felt judged despite my particular circumstances. Best hospital I ve ever been to!
Grace Eliana
4 months ago on Google
1
Edit *just looked at the notes from my stay and noticed that they listed me coming in with a diagnosis I did not and have never had. They also added to my records that I refused to start a recommended med, when I actually started it, took it for three days, all three times having a bad reaction all three nights, each time getting worse (a physical reaction they were aware I had already been taken off an old med for by a prior doctor) and they agreed with me to switch me to a different med I had luck with before. I am actually considering legal action now due to them lying on my records.*i checked myself in for bad anxiety and depression, and left in a worse state. Dr. Nadia Mirza is cruel and verbally abusive and the reason I will no longer seek out professional help. You will be belitted and screamed at if you cry. Seeking help here has left me with lasting mental damage.

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Accepted Insurance

Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Cofinity
Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS)
Devoted Health
HealthLink
MDwise
Provider Network of America (PNOA)
Quartz
SIHO
YouthCare
Zing Health

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
inpatient iconInpatient
When participating in an inpatient rehab program, you'll reside at the treatment center for the duration of the program. Your housing and meals are provided, allowing you to focus on your recovery without outside triggers, stressors, and other distractions. You'll receive daily addiction counseling, drawing on various psychotherapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. Many inpatient drug rehabs also offer complementary holistic therapies, such as yoga, meditation, or animal therapy, and creative arts therapy.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Loved ones can utilize a drug intervention in Illinois to help with addressing a family member's problematic substance use. The goal of the intervention is to educate the individual about the negative effects of their substance use and encourage them to accept professional treatment. Intervention services can help families initiate this conversation and plan appropriate follow-up care, such as inpatient or outpatient rehab.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
Addiction treatment often begins with 24-hour clinical care in Illinois. This supervised setting is the best environment for detox.where medical staff can provide 24/7 supervision and responsive care as your body is cleansed of addictive substances. Doctors may prescribe antagonist and partial agonist drugs to counteract the effects of drugs or alcohol, or they may slowly taper down dosages of substances to end physical dependence on the drug.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

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3815 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove IL, 60515

Reviews of Advocate Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care

2.06/5 (26 reviews)
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In my experience, the therapists and counselors here were unprofessional and not trained to deal with a patient with an actual behavioral issue. They didn't have any patience and were rude and disrespectful. I have anxiety and when I talked about my experience having this ... Read More

Reviewed on 11/27/2018
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This was the most horrible and disappointing experience for a very ongoing and serious addiction issue. Just because my husband wasn't at risk for suicide, he was released in 48 hours and told "good luck," like that was supposed to help after half a decade of pain killer ab ... Read More

Reviewed on 11/25/2018
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In my personal experience I had been to a lot of different center, I had bad and good experience and can say this was a bad one, maybe the facility was beautiful and the treatment good but the staff was really rude and it seemed like they didn't wanted to help in any way. Su ... Read More

Reviewed on 9/25/2018
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2.2 (23 reviews)
Sarah
2 months ago
3

Great help me cope Daniel sue Cristin was so nice

Luis Calvillo
2 months ago
5

Dr. Sully and Christina (the social worker) were amazing. I never felt judged despite my particular circumstances. Best hospital I ve ever been to!

Grace Eliana
4 months ago
1

Edit *just looked at the notes from my stay and noticed that they listed me coming in with a diagnosis I did not and have never had. They also added to my records that I refused to start a recommended med, when I actually started it, took it for three days, all three times having a bad reaction all three nights, each time getting worse (a physical reaction they were aware I had already been taken off an old med for by a prior doctor) and they agreed with me to switch me to a different med I had luck with before. I am actually considering legal action now due to them lying on my records.*i checked myself in for bad anxiety and depression, and left in a worse state. Dr. Nadia Mirza is cruel and verbally abusive and the reason I will no longer seek out professional help. You will be belitted and screamed at if you cry. Seeking help here has left me with lasting mental damage.

kathryn realhealthtalk
4 months ago
1

This place is AWFUL. Staff Never inform you of rights as a patient-staff is terrible and unprofessional. They just force drugs on you and threaten you with force or any kind of legal action. Drugs make you hallucinate. You don't like the side effects of the drugs but they force you anyway. Staff gives you terrible inappropriate diagnoses and labels. Only make your anxiety exponentially worse and tease you sadistically. Take away any sense of independence you ever had. This place is fantastically BAD. Deserves NO stars. Staff are kinda evil. This is personal experience. Drugs do permanent physical, digestive, endocrine, neurological, cognitive and muscular damage that is irreparable. Nurses and staff even secretly come into your room and say things to make your anxiety so much worse. A group staff came into my room at night once. A male nurse came to my room in the day once and gave me a drug and refused to tell me what it was -threatened me with harm if I didn't take it. Periodically made me sign papers with out ANY explanations and threatened me if I didn't sign them. Drs are evil. Nurses and other staff are sadistic. They NEVER ask questions to figure out how to really try to help. Just drugs and threats. And more terrible and inappropriate "diagnoses," labels and archaic "treatments.". Trap

Sara Reetz
4 months ago
1

If I could give this hospital 0 stars I would. This hospital is terrible they will let your loved ones die especially if they have Medicaid. My momWas placed in the mental behavioral section, everyday I came to visit one time there was an issue with the jacket the next time there wasn t so I started wearing a different jacket to see her and then they tell me I can t wear that one after I wore it to a visit a couple days Pryor. And on the last visit I was PUT OUT OF MY VISIT WITH MT MOTHER BECAUSE I TOLD THEMTHEIR NURSES ARE RUDE AND SHOULDNT TALK TO PEOPLE THE WAY THEY DO WORKINT IN MENTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. They ended my visit 45 mins early I only get 1 hour visits. They never offered my mom a 5 day release form on her own recon s cell. They held my mom captive for 10 days for no reason because the doctor wasn t giving her the correct medication and it was making her blood pressure spike which isn t normal for my mom, she s a manic depressant; bipolar, had ptsd from passed relationships & SEVERE ANXIETY and they refused to give her anything for anxiety the entire time she was there. They also wouldn t tell her why they put me put when they did. The rude nurse lied and said her name was Maria come to find out her name is actually COURTNEY. Her supervisor is STEPHANIE. And she sat and smiled in my my mom face after they put me out. And all the other visitors were confused as to why I was put out as well they had 6 security guards walking in as I was walking out like I threatened them which I never did. This hospital is terrible and if you re seeking mental help PLEASE DONT GO THERE.

Robin Banks
5 months ago
1

Not recommended. My sister told them not to give the patient drugs because he might be on something. They tied him to a bed and still injected a sedative they could have led to complications. Treatment was subpar from Chris. The nurses are awesome though. Shout out the beautiful ones with tattoos. Shoutout too to the therapist thay just had a baby

Bryan Shirley (#Notdrunkbs)
10 months ago
5

This place will change your life if you want to change your life. I've unfortunately been through this environment more than one time. This place gives you the tools and resources to have at your disposal in the 'Real' world. Staff is very caring. The environment is mostly clean. Also, the hospital food here is pretty good.

Lawrence Washington
1 year ago
1

Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care = Cook County JailThis is the worst facility I've ever seen. I have a loved one currently locked inside Good Sam's Behavioral Health department. The hospital manipulates patients into "voluntary" admitting themselves.Patients are in-processed, and required to strip naked and squat for examination.Visitors are screened, all belongings have to be locked away in a locker, and visitors are searched. You can't even wear an Apple Watch when entering the visitation room.This is a facility for people that need some help with their mental health. Instead you rule patients with county jail policies & treatment. Nobody is going to get better with this type of care.Patients virtually have no contact with the outside world and are only allowed to communicate with 1 pre-registered loved one. Phone contact is very restricted and visits are only allowed 3 times per week for one hour. I was only allowed to visit with my family member for 40 min yesterday.The staff appears unprofessional, and lacks empathy for pateints and their families.No one can seem to accurately explain the behavioral health program policies. Ever staff member will provide an inconsistent answer/response.My loved one has been admitted for three days and has no established treatment plan, and very minimal face time with any of the behavioral health professionals.This morning I was told my loved one needs to be on medication and that would require additional time to monitor and see how they respond to the medication.I don't understand how you determine someone needs to be medicated based on a 5 min conversation without any therapy sessions with a counselor or psychiatric doctor.There appears to be no transparency with this hospital's protocols. If you see this review please do everything in your power to avoid your loved one/self from seeking any treatment at this facility.I fully intend to use all available resources to have this place investigated.

candice fox
1 year ago
1

Why have I been in the emergency room for 7 hours? I will not be returning.

Kirby Star
1 year ago
3

I give this place three stars because I had some good staff like Hannah, Rosealie, Missile, Maria G, and April to look up to. However, I hated Briya and did not like Derek. Derek will prolong his stupid counseling groups while Briya told me my complaint about her and Derek wouldn t matter. Also Derek insulted me for missing groups for one day in matter of fact I was sleepy due to the Physiatrist was figuring out my med situation. At least I was sleeping instead of acting out and going to North, you ahole. Why in the right mind would you say my complaint wouldn t matter if I have every right to have freedom of speech about this place. Good luck being a power hungry b since I complained about you on Google.

Sarah Clanton
1 year ago
1

Ms Stephanie and charge nurse Sue will definitely make you feel worse than when you tried to get help. They will not offer help or offer solutions to help. But they sure wanted to be the big shot on phone answering questions they had no business answering if they didn t know what was being asked. Then when you tell them how you are recording the conversation because of the bad care they are giving you and they threaten to Sue you. Don t go here if you want help and have medical conditions you will be dismissed because they do not want the extra care. Even when in a mental health crisis. Then ms Stephanie will call you with crisis help info and act like she helped. Let s not mention the zoom out patient as an only option. I will be telling everyone at Nami about the care/lack there if I received from Stephanie and Sue

Bridget Conrad
1 year ago
1

A family member was recently admitted. The best part of the inpatient experience for them were the other patients. I am an inpatient discharge planner for a psychiatric unit in another state, and from an outsider's perspective with knowledge of the process, there were many issues with this admission. Poor communication overall (upon admission, he was not given a schedule, unit expectations, rules, etc., discharge was chaotic and unorganized, staff refused to complete FMLA paperwork,etc. ). My family member barely saw and/or spoke to the psychiatrist, Dr. Sheikh (who seemed very dismissive and inconsiderate, and told them their suicide attempt was selfish). They need a special diet and ended up being served the same, flavorless meal for lunch and dinners multiple days. Most, if not all groups, started late. Visiting was restricted to a fault (only 1 visitor allowed the whole admission for 1 hour three days a week, and hugs aren't allowed). Inconsistent rules and expectations between shifts and days, depending on what staff were working. Overall, we're thankful they were admitted, but would not recommend this unit.

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