DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in DeKalb, Illinois, located at 12 Health Services Drive. The Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center program is operated by DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and housing services.