Behavioral Health Programs

Now Available at GEC Behavioral Health Community Clinic

We are here to help you and speak your language

Behavioral Health Programs

GEC Behavioral Health Program is committed to providing an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to help connect our clients to the resources they need on their path to well-being.

Our desire is to offer an array of culturally competent and evidence-based behavioral healthcare, prevention, treatment, and educational programs delivered by a team of qualified professionals.

Aspiring to improve care access, we are offering virtual behavioral health services.

For further information call
Locations: Chicago, IL (872)806-2066
Waukegan, IL (224) 656-5557
Email: [email protected]

A Little Help Can Make A Big Change

Counseling Service

Counseling Services are available in individual, group and family formats to address a number of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, domestic violence, relationships, bullying, grief, substance use, trauma and more.

Psychiatric Medication

Psychiatric Medication Management includes initial psychiatric evaluation in which the prescriber will discuss how medication may be a valuable part of a person’s mental health recovery. The need and frequency of ongoing medication management services will be continually assessed.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

INTEGRATED ADULT
OUT-PATIENT PROGRAM

Our Integrated Health Program offers free bilingual (CLAS), psychiatric care for participants with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or co-occurring disorders. Our client-centered, recovery-orientated care model is culturally competent, and it is an effective treatment model that reduces stigma. Patients: have access to bilingual clinical staff members and providers who collaborate to create and implement an action plan for patients’ holistic wellness.

Our intensive outpatient services are beneficial to individuals who are seeking help in overcoming mental health disorders such as:

Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Psychological trauma & abuse
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Substance use problems, including alcohol, illegal drugs, and the improper use of prescription or over-the-counter medications

INTEGRATED GROUP COUNSELING

Our groups allow participants to come together and discuss their mental health issues in a constructive and supportive environment. Group therapy topics focus on:

Coping skills
Emotional regulation
Healthy behaviors
Medications
Relationship issues

PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION MONITORING

At GEC, we understand that some mental health conditions are best treated with a combination of therapy and medication. Participants in our intensive outpatient program have the option to meet with psychiatrists who can prescribe medication to treat symptoms related to their mental health condition. Ongoing medication monitoring is also available upon completion of the intensive outpatient program.

CHILD & ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS

At GEC we provide child and adolescent outpatient programs that meet the needs of your loved ones to work on improving their mental health issues.

We provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare treatment for children ages 5 through 12 and adolescents ages 13 through 17 in separate programs. Both adolescent and child outpatient programs aim to strengthen emotional and social functioning while providing the tools to return to healthy daily activities.

Have Any Question?

[email protected]

(872)806-2066

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