Located in Waukegan, IL, Lake Behavioral Hospital offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
Care here features levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 90 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, stress management and art therapy and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, individual treatment, trauma informed and medical.
This center serves men and women, adolescents, older adults and young adults and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, opioids, prescription drugs and benzodiazepines.
Amenities include fitness center and lounge.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as ITU Funds, Intermountain Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente and MHN; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment, discharge planning and relapse prevention planning.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact Lake Behavioral Hospital directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Lake Behavioral Hospital provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)