About Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center DeKalb
Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center DeKalb in DeKalb, Illinois, is an outpatient clinic that works with adults, youth and families who have been impacted by substance use or co-occurring mental health struggles. They can also help you work through other behavioral health struggles that are impacting your life.
Networked Care for Comprehensive Support
This clinic operates under the larger Northwestern Medicine Health System. This can be really helpful to you because if you have more intensive recovery needs, you’ll be a part of a medical network that will connect you to the appropriate services. For example, if you’re just starting your addiction recovery journey, you might get referred to the network’s hospital system. There, you’ll be supported through medically supervised detox and will start on medication assisted treatment (MAT) if your circumstances require it.
They also offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for addiction recovery. This is led by experienced professionals who help walk you through the challenges you’re facing. Through individual and group therapy sessions you’ll learn different addiction recovery skills and strategies. The family therapy sessions here also help you build a support system that you can turn to when you need it most.
Case Management and Employment Assistance
Their targeted approaches to recovery include an Individual Placement and Support program that’s available for recovering individuals who are seeking gainful employment. You’ll go through job coaching and mock interviews and will even be supported with resume writing and the job search. It’s services like this that can help you lead a healthier, more productive future.
Levels of Care
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Inpatient
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
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Outpatient
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
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Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
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Intervention
An intervention is a structured and professionally guided conversation with an individual who is struggling with addiction. During the conversation, family and friends will encourage you to seek treatment. This is often a pivotal step for those resistant to getting help.
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Sober Living
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other's recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery.
Detox Service Setting
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Inpatient Detox
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
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Outpatient Detox
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
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Adult (18+)
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Alcohol Detox
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Men
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Opioid Detox
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Women
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Young Adult (18 - 25)
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Payment Options
- EAP
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Military Insurance
- Private Insurance
- Self Pay
Accreditations
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Joint Commission
Contact
631 South 1st Street
Dekalb, IL 60115