Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office
The Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office in Elgin, Illinois, specializes in outpatient treatment for substance abuse and gambling disorders. Established in 1955, it offers comprehensive behavioral health care, including specialized programs for adolescents and adults. Services extend to prevention education and HIV prevention services.
With a mission to optimize well-being, the Ecker Center for Behavioral Health focuses on accessible, quality behavioral health care through prevention, education, and intervention. In 2024, it received a $415,129 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services for substance abuse treatment services.
- Offers outpatient counseling services, including individual, group, and family counseling.
- Specializes in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults with substance use disorders.
- Conducts DUI evaluations and risk education programs.
- Focuses on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention education for youth and the community.
The Renz Office treats substance use and gambling disorders in both adolescents and adults. It serves individuals looking to improve their lives through outpatient programs in a supportive, community-focused environment.
- 14 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 29 Therapies & Programs
Staff
- Daphne SandoukaChief Executive OfficerEd.D, LCPC. Leads development and execution of strategic plans for the organization.
- Ramona GrauzinisChief Human Resources OfficerMBA, SPHR. Oversees human resources operations for the organization.
- Victoria GesingerChief Clinical OfficerLCPC, RDDP. Manages clinical operations and programs.
- Nisha ShahChief Mental Health OfficerMS, CRC, LCPC. Leads mental health services and programs.
- Steve LindahlChief Financial OfficerLCSW, CADC. Manages financial operations and strategy.
- Herb StricklinDirector of Substance Use Recovery & PreventionMS, LCPC. Oversees substance use treatment and prevention programs.
- Mariah KuickOutpatient Mental Health DirectorMSW, LCSW. Directs outpatient mental health services.
- Jim BrunettiOperations DirectorLCPC. Manages day-to-day operations of the organization.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office in Elgin.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Dual-Diagnosis
Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are fully removed from your body. As you stop using, your body metabolizes the last dose or drink and starts sending triggers to your brain to get more. These cues lead to cravings. If additional substances are not obtained you begin to go through withdrawal. Your body begins to reset chemical pathways and other metabolic processes begin which can be extremely uncomfortable.
There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. Depending on your level of addiction and what you are using, you may need medical supervision. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days. Cravings and certain longer-term withdrawal symptoms may remain for longer as your body completely rids itself of the drug and relearns how to function without it.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Illinois include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.
Most people with addiction in Elgin do not readily recognize that they need help. Family and friends need to take action and express their concern over their loved one’s well-being. It’s best to seek specialists like Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office, who provide intervention services.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Elgin, IL such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office in Elgin, IL that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office in Elgin, IL provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Ecker Center for Behavioral Health - Renz Office gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
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Location & Contact
2 American Way
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone Number
847-742-3545 x232
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Location
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2 American Way
Elgin, IL 60120 -
847-742-3545 x232
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeChildren (0-12)
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Elgin, Illinois Addiction and Treatment
In 2016, more than 2,350 Illinoisans died from drug overdoses. More than 5,500 deaths annually occur in Illinois due to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. 7.17% of Illinois residents reported using illicit drugs in the past month (2018). Substance abuse costs the state approximately $3.5 billion every year.
Elgin, situated along the Fox River, offers residents various outdoor activities like hiking and walking trails. The city boasts a symphony orchestra, theater groups, and museums showcasing local history, nature, and science. In 2017, Kane County experienced a 113% increase in opioid overdose-related deaths from 2013, with synthetic opioid fatalities more than tripling heroin overdose deaths. The county's opioid overdose death rate per 100,000 residents surpassed the statewide average in 2017.
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