Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff
Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff in Lake Bluff, IL, focuses on mental health treatment for adolescents and their families. This center offers a nurturing environment with evidence-based treatment approaches, specializing in Intensive Outpatient Programs and Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Groups.
Fully licensed and accredited by The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health, Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff is also authorized by the State of Illinois to operate as an Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents and young adults.
- Specializes in Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group.
- Provides evidence-based treatment approaches tailored for adolescents and their families.
- Adolescents gain emotional resilience, coping skills, and behavioral regulation tools in structured group settings.
- Located in a nurturing environment designed to foster personal growth and healing.
Specific issues treated here include a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges faced by adolescents, making these services particularly beneficial for young individuals and their families seeking recovery.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 12 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- Insurance Accepted
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 27 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations

JCAHO
Staff
- Michele HartDirector of Programming and OutreachExperienced clinician leading programming and outreach efforts at Lake Bluff location.
- Rachel SchultzLead ClinicianLicensed social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor guiding clinical team.
- Gabriel MillsPrimary CounselorMaster's level social worker providing direct counseling services to clients.
- Nicole GehbauerDirector of Experiential TherapiesMulti-certified therapist overseeing experiential therapy programs for clients.
- Ryanne BrightCo-Founder & Co-OwnerLicensed clinical professional counselor who co-founded Family Recovery Centers.
- Dana SlowinskiCo-Founder & Co-OwnerLicensed clinical social worker who co-founded Family Recovery Centers.
- Cindy CombsFacilities AdministratorManages office operations and facilities for Lake Bluff location.
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 Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff in Lake Bluff.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff 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 Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff 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, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff, 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.
A partial hospitalization program offered by Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff is appropriate for patients in and nearby Lake Bluff, IL that present acute symptoms of addiction. It’s similar to intensive rehab but runs much shorter because the patients don’t need 24-hour monitoring. Partial hospitalizations generally have more freedom when it comes to family visits.
Most people with addiction in Lake Bluff 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 Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff, who provide intervention services.
Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff. 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 Lake Bluff, IL such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff‘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 Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff in Lake Bluff, 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 Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff in Lake Bluff, 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.
Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.
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.
Patient Experience
Creative Arts
In creative art therapy, the therapist encourages the patients to express themselves through activities like sketching, painting, sculpting, coloring, collaging. The therapy helps patients to handle stress and anxiety in a better manner. It improves their communication skills and ability to process past traumatic events.
Experiential Therapy at Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff
Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at Family Recovery Center - Lake Bluff, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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Location & Contact

900 North Shore Drive Suite 140
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Phone Number
(847) 457-6703
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Lake Bluff, 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.
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