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Convenient DeKalb County Locations

Please click here for a full list of conditions and treatments provided at each of our DeKalb County locations.

Our Services

Choosing to seek help is a big decision. If this is a tough time for you, your child, or your family, a counselor can help you learn the tools necessary to live a happier life.

We offer:

  • Evaluation for Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
  • Pediatric Psychological Testing
  • Outpatient Individual Therapy for Adults and Adolescents/Teens (5-17)
  • Outpatient Group Therapy for Adults and Adolescents/Teens (5-17)
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Family Therapy for Adolescents/Teens (5-17)
  • Outpatient Psychiatry
  • Evaluation for Addiction Treatment Services
  • Outpatient Individual Therapy, Group Therapy for Addiction Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Mental Health
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Addiction Specific
  • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Mental Health
  • Case Management Services
  • Individual Placement Services (Employment)
  • Walk-in Crisis
  • Living Room

If you are in distress and need immediate assistance, our Behavioral Health hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 866.242.0111. For emergencies, please dial 911 or visit the nearest Emergency Department.

Areas of Care

Addictions Treatment Services with Ben Gordon Center

The Addictions Treatment Services program delivers compassionate, individualized care to address the cycle of addiction and help individuals regain control of their lives.


Behavioral Health Pediatric Psychological Testing Services

We offer a full range of behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families.

Case Management

Mental health case management services are available for clients who need assistance in a range of areas.

Community Support Program (CSP)

The Community Support Program with Ben Gordon Center provides intensive levels of care and long-term case management for “at risk” and vulnerable populations who have either limited or no supportive assistance.


Consumer Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation with Ben Gordon Center

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program is offered to individuals with a mental health diagnosis who have expressed a desire to obtain employment.

Counseling for Adolescents and Young Children

If your child is experiencing problems at home or at school, counseling can help. Family sessions or one-on-one therapy can give your child a safe environment to share feelings and learn ways to deal with problems. 

Group Behavioral Therapy in DeKalb County

Group therapy gives participants the opportunity to share with others and learn the skills needed to live a happy and fulfilling life, improve relationships, and change your outlook toward the future.

Individual Therapy in DeKalb County

The providers at Northwestern Medicine have the experience to diagnose mental health problems and help you gain tools for improving your quality of life.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Mental Health

If you need more than a weekly therapy session to help manage your mental health symptoms, these programs may be right for you. Both programs are outpatient so you can stay active with your family and in your community.

Partners and Couples Counseling in DeKalb County

Through couples counseling at Northwestern Medicine, you and your partner can discover new ways to communicate and work through problems affecting your life together.


Support for Substance Abuse Prevention in DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Partnership for a Substance Abuse Free Environment (DCP SAFE), is a countywide coalition of organizations committed to substance abuse prevention.

The Living Room at Ben Gordon Center

An acute crisis respite program for adults, the Living Room is a comfortable, non-clinical space for individuals experiencing overwhelming symptoms due to life circumstances.

NAMI Connections 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.

DeKalb County Locations

We provide treatment and care for individuals, families and groups at five convenient locations:

Locations & Contact Information

    Expanded Behavioral Health Services in Sycamore

    Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is now offering behavioral health services in Sycamore with mental health Intensive Outpatient Therapy and a mental health Partial Hospitalization Program. Appointments for adults with emotional and mental health conditions are now being scheduled.

    Care Where You Need It

    Northwestern Medicine offers behavioral health services conveniently located near you.