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Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center: The Living Room

If you or a loved one is experiencing overwhelming life circumstances, mental health or substance use issues, join us in The Living Room.* Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center provides this space for people to address crises without going to an emergency department.

Facts about The Living Room

  • Open to any DeKalb County resident age 18 or older
  • You do not need to be a registered client of Ben Gordon Center
  • No appointment needed
  • No cost

In The Living Room, peer recovery support specialists will welcome you. These specialists have had personal experiences with mental health and substance use issues. They also have training that helps them provide crisis intervention, recovery support and community resources.


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Facts about The Living Room

  • Open to any DeKalb County resident age 18 or older
  • You do not need to be a registered client of Ben Gordon Center
  • No appointment needed
  • No cost

In The Living Room, peer recovery support specialists will welcome you. These specialists have had personal experiences with mental health and substance use issues. They also have training that helps them provide crisis intervention, recovery support and community resources.

Services and Resources

A specialist may spend time with you for:

The Living Room also offers:

  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety planning
  • Assistance with problem-solving
  • Referrals for emergency housing, health care and food
Locations & Contact Information
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    Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center DeKalb Health Services Drive
    12 Health Services Drive
    DeKalb, Illinois 60115
    Phone: 815.756.4875

    Hours:
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

    Friday and Saturday
    8:00 am - 11:00 pm

    If you are experiencing a crisis outside of The Living Room hours, please call our 24-hour crisis line at 866.242.0111.

    Find Out About The NAMI Recovery Support Group

    The NAMI Connections Recovery Support Group is designed to connect, encourage and support people who have a mental health condition. The group is led by trained facilitators living in recovery themselves.

    Download NAMI revocery support group pdf
    *
    Funding for The Living Room is provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services.