About Chicago Lakeshore Hospital

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital, a psychiatric and behavioral health and substance abuse treatment center of excellence, was founded in 1964 to administer and provide treatment programs for a wide variety of patients and problems. Using a team-centered approach to provide quality treatment and individualized patient care, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital boasts a highly trained staff of doctors, social workers, clinicians, technicians, and therapists. Chicago Lakeshore Hospital uses proven treatment methods that empower patients to make healthy life decisions. Additionally, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital works with the community of Chicago to advocate the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment of addiction and mental health disorders. To further its goals, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital holds academic affiliations with the Departments of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital provides chemical dependency and psychiatric assessments at no charge on a walk-in basis. Assessments are available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Prospective clients or the loved ones of an individual with suspected problems can call the hospital's toll-free hotline, (800) 888-0560, or visit ChicagoLakeshoreHospital.com for additional information. The intake staff at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital is trained to quickly assess and provide referrals, which can range from inpatient or outpatient care for any number of diagnoses including dual diagnosis, which is a combination of a chemical addiction and a mental or behavioral health disorder.

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital recognizes that the needs of its patients, fmaily members and staff are constantly changing. To that end, the hospital has established a Quality Improvement Process as part of its ongoing mission to improve its full suite of offerings, including its drug treatment programs and psychiatric services.

Chicago Lakeshore Hospital is a provider of chemical dependency programs and behavioral health services. Through the facility’s LGBTQ program Valeo, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital helps members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community deal with psychiatric and addiction-related issues. The program is conducted in a safe and affirming environment, by a staff of licensed experienced professionals.

As a leading behavioral health service provider, Chicago Lakeshore Hospital has been helping LGBTQ patients for over 30 years. Staff members are required to complete sensitivity and cultural diversity training to ensure a consistent empathetic approach to treatment. The program frequently receives excellent ratings from inpatient and outpatient participants.

The inpatient program includes medically supervised detoxification, drug rehabilitation, and comprehensive discharge planning. The program is located in a dedicated LGBTQ area of the hospital’s General Adult Unit. The outpatient program is at 850 West Lawrence Avenue.

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Valeo LGBTQ Program at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital