Riverside Mental Health Services

350 N. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL 60901

Riverside Medical Center - Behavioral Health IL 60901

About Riverside Mental Health Services

Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois, offers a behavioral health department to treat a variety of disorders in children, teens, adults and seniors. They offer inpatient and outpatient services with different programs for adults, adolescents and seniors. They accept dual-diagnosis patients.

The team at Riverside includes psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, licensed counselors and nurses. These professionals are qualified to help you hope with your mental health challenges. They’ll use a variety of screenings and therapies to develop a plan that suits your needs. You’ll also have access to a large network of specialists if you need additional care beyond what Riverside can offer.

Riverside offers short-term, immediate hospitalization for severe mental health issues. They also offer day treatment that allows you to go home in the evenings.

To begin treatment, you’ll need to call the central intake department. You’ll have an assessment to figure out which level of care is right for you.

I like that Riverside Medical runs a podcast called Well Within Reach. Medical experts discuss all sorts of topics related to behavioral medicine. This is a great way to become educated to support your loved one or to better understand your own struggles.

Latest Reviews

Snkrs Head0003
1 month ago on Google
1
Frankie Delmissier
1 month ago on Google
1
Made my mental health issues much worse. Was there in 2021 and it was horrible. Do not recommend
Finn Grogan
1 month ago on Google
1
I stayed here about three years ago, and I can say it confidentially set me off worse than I originally came in. Resources were slim, nurses made fun of my anxieties, and I didn't feel like a human during my stay. Another patient would grab me, make comments about my 'seductive' body, and try to get me to let him touch me and the nurses just passed this off because he was 'also mentally ill'. I was also told upon my discharge that I'd probably be back, because of my diagnosis, which was absolutely horrid to hear. One star, because they were right I guess, but everywhere else I've been hospitalized has been a paradise compared to Riverside. I came back home after discharged a different person, but worse instead of better. This place ruined my ability to trust and communicate without fear. You shouldn't leave a mental health service resource more afraid of the world than when you came in.

Location

Accepted Insurance

Riverside Mental Health Services works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

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.

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.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
The focus of this program is a less restrictive partial hospitalization intensive program for adults. It is designed to assist patients with chronic or prolonged mental illnesses to manage their daily life once they leave outpatient care and to reduce the need for re-hospitalization. Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs provide a full continuum of care for clients who are exiting inpatient treatment. Though outpatient care is often considered an element of drug rehab aftercare, services typically continue for the remainder of the clients' life and long after formal treatment is completed. Clients work with their case managers and care team to formulate a customized portfolio of medical, mental health, and social service resources designed to evolve as the client's needs change.
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Living in a sober living home in Illinois is a lot like living in a traditional home. Everyone must contribute to household chores and maintenance. All residents must work and pay rent. Individuals can mostly come and go as they please, but they must be home before curfew. Most men's and women's sober living homes also host house meetings where they resolve disputes, assign responsibilities, and welcome new residents.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
As a flexible option, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is tailored for those who don't require 24-hour care. PHP treatment can include daily therapeutic sessions and services such as relapse prevention and medication management. Based on your needs, PHP treatment duration can average 90 days and require a minimum of 20 hours of commitment weekly. While a partial hospitalization program typically requires a commute, telehealth may be available. PHP treatment costs can vary but are often covered by most insurance.
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

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Illinois is designed to help people recover from addiction to a number of substances. The length of each program and its intensity tend to vary, and the plan of care is based on your individual needs.

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.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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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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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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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

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 provides you with a safe and supportive environment so you can address a traumatic experience. Your therapist helps guide you to understand your emotional, mental, and physical responses while developing healthier coping skills. This helps to improve your emotional resilience and ability to function in the community.

Without nutritional balance, you can't achieve overall health. Nutrition therapy restores this balance by providing healthy meals and teaching you how to choose foods that support recovery. It is an important part of most rehab programs in Illinois.

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.

Life skills training in Illinois gives you the tools you need to meet daily demands. These fall into three main categories: personal skills, interpersonal skills, and cognitive skills. While in rehab, you'll work on each of these areas as part of your recovery treatment.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
  • art iconArt Activities
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • massage iconMassage Room
  • pool iconSwimming Pool
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • music2 iconMusic Room

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

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (815) 933-1671
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350 N. Wall Street
Kankakee, IL 60901

Edited by:
Anna Spooner

Reviews of Riverside Mental Health Services

1.77/5 (27 reviews)
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Riverside mental health center

I was hospitalized here for depression and anxiety. It was horrific. From the slab beds,dirty flat pillows,no pillow cases, dirty floors,bathrooms. Then to find out that we were locked out of our rooms from 9am until 9pm. Stuck in a common room with crazy people walking arou ... Read More

Patty A.
Reviewed on 7/10/2024
5

I don't know what these other reviews are even about!! I was a patient in the Chrysalis program. The program did me wonders and I still try to call them whenever I can. It takes effort and commitment. It is a place for everyone, as long as you are going to try. They do treat ... Read More

Reviewed on 4/3/2019
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From the beginning in the ER the experience caused more anxiety. Different information given from different staff members and had to ask for a pillow for 4 hours. Then it took almost 12 hours after admission to get our family member a pillow and shower. Nearly a full 24 hour ... Read More

Reviewed on 12/30/2018
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1.7 (24 reviews)
Snkrs Head0003
1 month ago
1

Frankie Delmissier
1 month ago
1

Made my mental health issues much worse. Was there in 2021 and it was horrible. Do not recommend

Finn Grogan
1 month ago
1

I stayed here about three years ago, and I can say it confidentially set me off worse than I originally came in. Resources were slim, nurses made fun of my anxieties, and I didn't feel like a human during my stay. Another patient would grab me, make comments about my 'seductive' body, and try to get me to let him touch me and the nurses just passed this off because he was 'also mentally ill'. I was also told upon my discharge that I'd probably be back, because of my diagnosis, which was absolutely horrid to hear. One star, because they were right I guess, but everywhere else I've been hospitalized has been a paradise compared to Riverside. I came back home after discharged a different person, but worse instead of better. This place ruined my ability to trust and communicate without fear. You shouldn't leave a mental health service resource more afraid of the world than when you came in.

Patty Albano
3 months ago
1

Awful awful awful. The staff treat you horribly. The beds are slabs. Everything is filthy dirty,ripped, smelly. The staff spends all their time corralling the crazy schizophrenic patients. One girl kept threatening me, the staff did nothing about it. At one group session she threatened to kill us all. I was terrified. Do not send your worst enemy here.

Robert Coyne
7 months ago
1

Most worst place ever . No help at all .yes a horrible detention center a joke

Lily Arellano
8 months ago
1

I absolutely hated being here and it did not help my mental health whatsoever. If anything it just made me struggle with my mental health even more. I don t recommend sending anyone here if you can help it.

Scroty McBoogerballs
9 months ago
1

It gets one star only because I can't give this zero stars. The inpatient mental health services are a glorified detention center with food a little better than jail. It is a cold and unwelcoming place with no clocks in the rooms or common areas. It is not a healing environment whatsoever. I felt traumatized and alone the entire 3 days I was confined there. The only positive thing I can say is that the staff were mostly friendly, but I was also on my best behavior. If you or a loved one need inpatient mental health services, I advise you to please go elsewhere if you are able to, or find another route. I'm not saying any of this to be malicious or vengeful. I seriously only want to warn those that may try to seek help from here in the future.

Myranda Hockman
9 months ago
5

They listen and are more than willing to help. If you want help they will but if you don t you will have a different visit. Been there twice and severely helpful.

thecrazymonkie
11 months ago
1

My name is Alfredo. I was sent here when I was about 13 yrs old. I am now 22. This was the worst experience I have ever had. Staff were horrible, psychiatrist told me I may be better off ending my life after I vented my struggles. Stay away from this hospital, do not put your child through this.

David thrift
11 months ago
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SuperDawsome
1 year ago
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Brian Siwinski
1 year ago
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