631 South 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in DeKalb, Illinois, located at 631 South 1st Street. The Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center program is operated by DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
For payment, the facility accepts 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. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. 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.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
631 South 1st Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Facility's own contact815-756-4875 · nm.org
DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center directly at 815-756-4875. To compare DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with DeKalb Behavioral Health Foundation – Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center.
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