Lawrence Hall
Chicago, IL

Founded

1865

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Located in Chicago, Illinois, this center helps children and young adults ages 4–25 who struggle with serious emotional and behavioral challenges, including trauma, neglect, and abuse. They offer 24-hour residential care, therapy, education, and transitional living. CFTC focuses on helping youth heal and grow in a safe, supportive environment. CFTC uses a trauma-informed approach, meaning they understand how trauma affects emotions and behavior. Therapies like talk therapy, art, music, recreation, and animal-assisted therapy help youth express feelings, manage stress, and build confidence. These treatments help young people develop life skills and healthy relationships for a better future. The center offers creative programs like theater, outdoor adventure therapy, and music lessons. Youth can act in Shakespeare plays, go rock climbing, or learn to play instruments. These activities support healing while helping youth gain self-esteem and a strong sense of identity and purpose.

Lawrence Hall
Lawrence Hall
Lawrence Hall

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for children

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Electroconvulsive therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

Federally Qualified Health Center

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid Other State funds Private health insurance State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Recovery Support Services

Housing services

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Adults

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Intensive case management Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Therapeutic foster care Case management service Education services

Contact Information

Address

4833 North Francisco Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625

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