Monte Nido Chicago provides care for eating disorders and co-occurring conditions for adults in their luxury treatment home in DuPage County. Their program addresses co-occurring PTSD and substance use with evidence-based and mindfulness practices. Their treatment therapies include cognitive processing therapy, motivational enhancement therapy,
cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy (
DBT). Additionally, Monte Nido Chicago facilitates wellness activities such as yoga, weight training, nature walks, dance and movement classes, and mind/body experiences. Monte Nido values helping clients restore nutritional and physiological balance, foster positive body image, and heal from trauma. Their program promotes psychoeducation to help clients address disordered thinking and attitudes.
Nestled in the West DuPage woods, Monte Nido Chicago’s treatment home boasts luxurious and bohemian spaces, a spacious lounge and therapeutic area, a front porch, a renovated kitchen, shared bedrooms, and a yoga studio. Their home houses 10 clients at a time with a high staff-to-client ratio, and psychiatric and nursing staff. Clients can enjoy recreational outings such as visits to an art studio, beach days, trips to a museum, miniature golf, and special events like dance performances, concerts, and plays. Their center is Joint Commission accredited and accepts both public and private insurances.
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 Monte Nido Chicago provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)