Alexian brothers center for mental health ("abcmh" or the "center" ) carries out the healing mission of the catholic church as an alexian brothers ministry by identifying and developing effective responses to the health and housing needs of those we are called to serve.

Community Mental Health Centers , Homeless & Housing , Mental Health , Mental Health Treatment , Temporary Housing

The alexian brothers center for mental health (abcmh) offers a wide spectrum of high quality and innovative mental health services. Located at 3436 north kennicott avenue in arlington heights, illinois, its primary service area spans the 10 towns that comprise palatine and wheeling townships. Services and programming include: therapy and psychiatry services, case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, community support services, vocational rehabilitation, supported education, crisis services, supported residential services, school-based mental health services, a partial hospitalization program (php) and more. Abcmh provides care for all, including the financially disadvantaged, uninsured, under-insured, homeless persons and those who receive public aid. We also serve private pay and insured clients and those seeking specialty services throughout northwest suburbs, including parts of cook, dupage, lake and mchenry counties. In fiscal year 2017, the center served more than 3,133 people. Our outpatient therapy services provide intervention to those with mental health needs. Individual and group therapy/counseling is provided to reduce symptoms and enhance techniques in order to maximize wellness and personal potential. Therapy services are available for all age groups, including children, adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors. Psychiatrists provide advanced specialty care to adolescents, adults, and older adults with thorough evaluations and ongoing health condition management. In 2017, our outpatient groups assisted patients a total of 13,820 hours. Our school-based mental health specialists serve as liaisons in local high schools to assist students and staff with mental health topics. In 2017, these specialists served 7,952 students, staff and parents by providing: presentations on anti-bullying, suicide prevention and substance abuse awareness, classroom instruction on signs of depression, mental health 101, etc. , individual and group counseling, crisis services, mental health warning signs and "what to do" trainings to school staff and parents and linked many students to community-based treatment. Psychiatric and nursing services assess and treat individuals who require psychiatric evaluation as well as medication management and monitoring. In 2017, psychiatric and nursing services assisted clients for a total of 4,280 hours. our residential services provide individuals a supportive environment in the community where they can develop the skills and confidence needed to live in the least restrictive environment possible. These programs include: transitional living program (tlp), homeless supported housing program (hud), community integrated living arrangement (cila). Tlp is not a long-term, permanent housing program, but a skills-building treatment program designed to assist clients in obtaining the skills necessary to move into an independent living situation. The average length of stay is 11. 03 months (approximately one year) and the program has a capacity of 32 clients. Cila is a long-term, permanent housing model designed to provide 24-hour care to individuals who need that level of treatment. Cila has a capacity of 8 clients. Tlp and cila combined offer 13,945 days and nights of care annually. Hud is a joint effort between the center and catholic charities designed to provide permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals with disabilities who wish to live in the northwest suburbs of cook county. This project assists 19 individuals, providing 6,935 days and nights of care annually. the partial hospitalization program is a short-term (2 - 4 week) program that provides support and treatment for adults and seniors who experience an increase in psychiatric symptoms, but do not need an overnight, inpatient stay. The goal is to provide structured and comprehensive treatment for individuals: stepping down from an inpatient setting, looking to avoid a higher level of care (hospitalization); and/or th