Northwestern Memorial Hospital Arkes Pavilion
About Northwestern Memorial Hospital Arkes Pavilion
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Arkes Pavilion is a downtown Chicago, Illinois hospital facility offering behavioral health services that include treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Care may include inpatient psychiatric services alongside outpatient therapy, psychiatric assessments and follow-up support with access to higher levels of care available through the broader Northwestern Medicine system. The approach is built to support whole person recovery by bringing addiction care and mental health treatment together supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment in Chicago
Arkes Pavilion supports teens and adults navigating alcohol or drug use alongside conditions like anxiety and mood disorders with services spanning outpatient to inpatient psychiatric care. Treatment is delivered by a multidisciplinary team that can include psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurses, and addiction medicine physicians working within an integrated model.
Depending on your needs, care may involve medical detoxification and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) through broader addiction services paired with therapy options such as individual, group, and family sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy and psychoeducation help clients build coping skills while addressing underlying mental health drivers that can fuel substance use.
Advanced Psychiatry and a Healing Care Environment
If clients need more intensive psychiatric support then treatment can include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and access to advanced neuromodulation options like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) when appropriate.
The inpatient environment is designed with recovery in mind using features like natural light, circadian supportive lighting, healing arts, and activity based therapies such as yoga and exercise.
Access, Insurance and Next Steps
Services are offered in person in downtown Chicago with coordinated care and transition planning across additional Northwestern Medicine sites including suburban locations.
Northwestern Medicine accepts many major insurance plans and often includes Medicaid and Medicare for behavioral health services,with financial assistance programs available for qualifying clients.
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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. |
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. |
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 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. |
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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. |
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. |
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential. |
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. |
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. |
Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging. |
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. |
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. |
Teenage programs are tailored to meet the unique developmental needs of adolescents. Programs often involve family therapy, school support and age appropriate counseling. Some of the topics you may discuss include life skills and healthy coping strategies. |
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Levels of Care
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.
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.
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.
Detox Service Setting
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
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.
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.
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
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.
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.
Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging.
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.
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.
Teenage programs are tailored to meet the unique developmental needs of adolescents. Programs often involve family therapy, school support and age appropriate counseling. Some of the topics you may discuss include life skills and healthy coping strategies.
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