For nearly 50 years, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital has employed a team of knowledgeable physicians, clinicians, nurses, social workers, and therapists to administer comprehensive guidance and treatment for patients affected by chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders. Chicago Lakeshore Hospital is a small, private behaviorl health center of excellence located on the north side of Chicago, but it provides care and treatment for patients from all over the state and beyond. Offering an assortment of inpatient and outpatient services, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital and its highly trained intake staff guide patients as they transition through admissions, which includes answering insurance-related questions and providing patient assessments at no charge.
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital welcomes all patients, which range from children and teenagers to adults and seniors. The medical clinic accepts Medicare and Medicaid plans as well as private insurance. Specialty programs offered at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital include alcohol and drug treatment programs, psychiatric services, and support for eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia. Additionally, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital provides a specialty program for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community called Valeo.This facet of Chicago Lakeshore Hospital is directed by Joe Camper, MA LCPC and offers treatment and interventions specifically for LGBTQ patients.
Engaged with the Chicago community through education and advocacy, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital maintains professional affiliations with the National Association of Mental Illness as well as Mental Health America Illinois.