Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Perhaps you or a family member has struggled with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, self-injury, or an eating disorder. Or maybe life has just become more difficult to handle recently. Whatever the struggle, we can help.
At Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services, from prevention and early intervention to treatment and aftercare. We offer both inpatient and outpatient services, as well as psychiatric clinical research. Our mission is to help individuals of all ages learn practical ways to manage mental health and substance abuse problems. When life hurts - call us. We can help.
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Watch Dr. Patrick McGrath on TV!
Dr. Patrick McGrath, Director of the Center for Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, is featured on the new season of TLC's hit show, Hoarding: Buried Alive. In case you missed the premieres of "Prison of Garbage" and "Everything's Junk," check TLC's program guide for episode descriptions and future air dates.
SUN 8/22 @ 8pm CST | "Prison of Garbage"
SUN 8/29 @ 8pm CST | "Everything's Junk"
IN THE NEWS!
Dr. Patrick McGrath Interviewed on Hoarding
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Celebrates 10 Years in the Community!
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital is celebrating its 10th year in operation on the Hoffman Estates campus.
Prior to 1999, Psychiatry was just a "department" within our health system - a part of the service delivery makeup at Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove Village. During the past 10 years, we've grown into a comprehensive behavioral health service provider with a variety of programs and services available to not only the local community, but to regional and national communities as well. We've served thousands of individuals and families in need... More
NEW Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Offered in Elk Grove Village
This individualized, evidence-based IOP program is offered on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings to accommodate our patients' existing schedules. While the individual is still in his/her regular environment, we are able to address the specific issues and stressors that may be causing dysfunction, pain, or turmoil. We help bring powerful solutions to our patients' lives. For more information, download a program flyer or call 1-800-432-5005.
Alexian Brothers Introduces 'Virtual Iraq': 3-D Combat Simulator to Help Veterans Cope with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Iraq war veteran and Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Director, Tammy Duckworth, presented Alexian Brothers with a $97,500 Veteran's Cash grant for the wartime simulator known as 'Virtual Iraq'. According to Dr. Patrick McGrath, director of the Center for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Virtual Iraq is a graphic representation of what it is like to be in Iraq from the perspective of a soldier. It is the first hospital in Illinois to use the technology.
As featured on MSNBC, and in the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald, the system engages various senses using a vibrating floor platform, virtual reality goggles, large earphones and a machine that emits scents reminiscent of war zones. Dr. McGrath explains that by gradually exposing individuals to the sensations that trigger their anxiety, the simulator helps them get used to loud noises and stressful situations and learn to handle them without anger, violence or panic. That, in turn, should help reduce symptoms like insomnia and flashbacks... Read full story
For more information about the program,
please call the Alexian Brothers PTSD Virtual Reality Lab at 847-230-3509.
Other Noteworthy News
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Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Awarded Gold Seal of Approval for Healthcare Quality
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital has become the first hospital in the nation to have been awarded Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certification in four separate psychiatric specialties: Depression, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders, and Self-Injury. The designation has earned Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital the Gold Seal of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality from the Joint Commission... More
We Offer Free Confidential Assessment & Referrals
A counselor is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and we are committed to prompt attention.
Please call us at 1-800-432-5005.
