Advocate Illinois Masonic – Behavioral Health Services

913 W Wellington Ave
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60657

About Advocate Illinois Masonic – Behavioral Health Services

Advocate Illinois Masonic – Behavioral Health Services, located in Chicago, 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 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 intervention services.

Specialty rehab programs at Advocate Illinois Masonic – Behavioral Health Services include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults.

Advocate Illinois Masonic – Behavioral Health Services has received accreditations from CARF.

Latest Reviews

Natalie Hernandez
1 month ago on Google
1
I called to inquire about possibly rescheduling my appointment. I was at work and it was loud. I stated at the end " let me speak with my job and see if they will work with me, I'll call back". I suggest CLEARLY STATING that you are not cancelling your appointment and want to keep it. My appointment was cancelled by the woman I was speaking with and now I have to wait another month because of someone else's assumption. All I was told is "sorry this happened but there is nothing we can do". I'm incredibly frustrated.
Judith V
2 months ago on Google
5
Front staff is friendly and welcoming, love seeing my therapist! Definitely helping improve my overall mental health:)
Mickey Long Arms
4 months ago on Google
1
Worst behavorial health experience ever. Do not go here if you cate about your mental health. Rude staff. Cancels appointments randomly.

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Accepted Insurance

Advocate Illinois Masonic – Behavioral Health Services 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

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (872) 843-0200
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913 W Wellington Ave
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60657

Reviews of Advocate Illinois Masonic – Behavioral Health Services

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2.1 (20 reviews)
Natalie Hernandez
1 month ago
1

I called to inquire about possibly rescheduling my appointment. I was at work and it was loud. I stated at the end " let me speak with my job and see if they will work with me, I'll call back". I suggest CLEARLY STATING that you are not cancelling your appointment and want to keep it. My appointment was cancelled by the woman I was speaking with and now I have to wait another month because of someone else's assumption. All I was told is "sorry this happened but there is nothing we can do". I'm incredibly frustrated.

Judith V
2 months ago
5

Front staff is friendly and welcoming, love seeing my therapist! Definitely helping improve my overall mental health:)

Mickey Long Arms
4 months ago
1

Worst behavorial health experience ever. Do not go here if you cate about your mental health. Rude staff. Cancels appointments randomly.

Butters Nut
4 months ago
1

Do not go here. Horrible experience. They don't care about you. Don't take you seriously. Randomly cancel appointments even when you're at risk. Rude staff. If I could give zero stars I could.

Nic Huchtmeier
5 months ago
5

Its so sad to see folks who have had a bad time here. Honestly I have been in and out of therapy for the majority of my life, I ve never had such an in-depth, receptive and considerate approach from a Psychiatrist before. He took into consideration my preferences and concerns with side effects. My intake appointment was 80 minutes long, I m so happy with my medication plan its helped me so much (shoutout Dr Kang).My therapist is also in this same office and she has been so helpful, empathetic, encouraging and educational for me. The exact approach I needed based on my learning styles, history with therapy, and current circumstances. Definitely one of my most helpful therapy experiences I highly recommend Richa if she has openings.I was lucky to get an expedited referral after a medical crisis and mental breakdown and I had no problem getting right into treatment and fitting with the first therapist I saw. The team has also been responsive and helpful in getting me additional support to supercharge my healing process. My Medicaid insurance has been great- i was able to get multiple sessions a week when I needed them, and was referred to an outpatient program as well with immediate openings.There was *one* weird situation where I did not receive an important phone call, the phone system glitched out somehow, but Overall this was one of the few mental health care processes that I didn t feel let down, I felt supported and cared for the entire time.

sue p
6 months ago
5

I work there, and it appears that our clients have a good, hopefully therapeutic experience

Frank Shuminas
11 months ago
1

Stay away from these people! My son recently had a mental breakdown in the lobby and they called the police! What ignorant jerks! They have no idea how to help your child during a mental crisis! One star is too many for these stupid people!

M C
1 year ago
2

I'm not going lower than a 2 only because some decent people work at the Behavioral Health clinic. I am giving the Masonic Behavioral Health Clinic a 2 because the place should have more resources are gold standard requirements to give high quality care with assessments. Unfortunately, many of the mental health workers are lacking in resources as if they don't have access to a hospital. I would rather have a clinic more focused on treatment services than an aesthetic spa. The services provided do not follow a logical conclusion. I report stress/trauma, and this is not the same thing as anxiety, but still wound up with an anxiety diagnosis. I used to have anxiety, and nobody cared and bothered to remove GAD which is general anxiety. These people don't even check the history of symptoms. You could have had anxiety years ago and after 6 months or whatever the DSM5 says that condition expires when symptoms go away.Personally, I would not go anywhere that does not follow the DSM5 by the book. This is a rogue practice to their benefit but when you ask for an evidence-based practice, then you get turned away.Also, Advocate is not being singled out. Alot of places are like this in Illinois Chicago area.

Diane P
1 year ago
1

So far terrible. They expect you to open up but they are late and our therapist practically owns our sessions. She overtalks and is not a great listener. She interrupts. etc. Today I had phone session set and it's now 15 min past the time with nobody reaching out or calling. Wow super ignorant. No wonder mental health a crisis in America. They shouldn't get paid if they don't do their job and they are always late!!!!!

Lisa Lightning
1 year ago
2

The main thing is they don't have an orthopedic department. So if you go to the emergency room for anything to do with orthopedics you probably won't see a doctor. And they can't recommend an orthopedic doctor in the hospital because they don't have them. So every doctor they recommended wasn't even in the same insurance network. Big hassle. I picked the wrong emergency room.

Mollie Carter
2 years ago
1

Here s my experience at Advocate Illinois Masonic: AVOID DR. MAAZA G-AMLEK - SHE HAS FAILED HER DUTY OF CARE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. Seriously, do your due-diligence & read her reviews. Here s what happened to me & my experience dealing with the advocate system:After a 4m wait for a screening/consult appointment & then an 8m wait, I was finally seen by Dr. G-Amlak when she was at Advocates Masonic Health. Not only did she rush the teleappointment, but she dismissed my previously documented diagnoses & took me off critical medications that I d been on for 8yrs (with no discussion of a treatment plan). Next, she improperly tapered me off meds without providing clear instructions or giving ANY information about side-effect warnings (which I later learned included seizures & heart conditions). When I started experiencing significant symptoms, she ghosted me for 3 weeks. I could NOT get in touch with this woman. Her front desk hangs up on 50% of all incoming calls or the phone just rings forever. Her client portal doesn t work, nor will she give you her email or a way to contact you. Consequently, I had to go on long-term disability. Both my GP & therapist repeatedly tried to intervene & get in contact with her, to which no response. After a long wait until the next scheduled appointment to confront her, Dr. G-Amlak lied about the medical instructions she gave me & then walked back her lies by telling me I didn t follow them correctly since I was experiencing symptoms . (I followed her instructions to the T). During my time being seen by Dr. G, she repeatedly failed her duty of care on multiple occasions & does not appear to know how to triage her patients correctly. I wouldn t recommend her to my worst enemy. I am still suffering from the consequences of her malpractice malpractice that I will be reporting to the board.My question for Advocates Masonic: WHY ARE YOU HIRING DOCTORS WHO CAN T MEET THEIR BARE-MINIMUM DUTY OF CARE? Under-qualified doctors are making your patients SICKER & you are losing clients because you don t have the resources to treat them effectively. Instead, your patients end up worse than they were before & with significantly more debt. You need to fix your system & staff.

Marla Hedrick
2 years ago
1

Worst place to get therapy they treated me terribly and people who have Medicaid won t get a more stable consistent therapist, they switch every year for a new one, Dr Butch was my dr and he put me on medicine I did not want to be on and was not helping me much during the pandemic , the social worker Marabia would not tell me information about housing and I needed help with because I was in a domestic violence situation and it caused me to get assaulted by my landlord!!! They lie to you and constantly asking me if I did drugs even though I said no!!!! It s harassing!!!! They are a system that is broken and they left me in a worse condition than when I arrived there!!!

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