Inpatient Mental Health Services

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) offers short-term inpatient care, helping people regain stability and prepare for the next step in their recovery.

At SBHS, inpatient care is built on respect, responsiveness and a focus on each person’s needs. Your stay may be only 7 to 10 days. But in our time together, we can accomplish so much. Our inpatient mental health services offer structure, encouragement and practical strategies to help you feel more in control of your life. 

Highlights of our program include:

• Personalized care: Every person has a unique story, and we take the time to learn it. Children may be dealing with big emotions or self-harming behaviors. Adults might need help with depression, substance use or confusion due to psychosis. We shape care around what each person is facing, so you get the most out of therapy sessions.
• Structured days with purpose: Participants follow a full daily schedule that includes individual therapy, group sessions and expressive therapies like art, music and recreation. Children and teens also attend our on-site school with licensed teachers. Each part of the day supports healing.
• Family-focused care: Support from people who care can make a big difference during inpatient mental health care. For children and teens, therapists regularly communicate with caregivers and lead at least one dedicated family session. For adults, we discuss family involvement with you and include loved ones if and when it feels right to you.
• Seamless care: Discharge planning starts early, so we have plenty of time to figure out and help you set up ongoing treatment. Children and teens may continue with us through our outpatient programs. For adults, options like may be available. We help you take the next step that builds on the progress you make here.

level of care assessments for inpatient mental health care are available for children, teens and adults at any time. These assessments offer insight into what level of care might be most helpful, along with how to move forward. Staff are available to answer questions and help ease the transition into inpatient treatment. Learn more about assessments and referrals.

Inpatient mental health care is for people experiencing mental health episodes requiring more support than outpatient care can provide.

Offerings at SBHS include:

Children’s inpatient care may be appropriate for younger children experiencing intense emotional distress, aggression or behaviors that put themselves or others at risk. Our program includes techniques to support emotional development and behavior regulation.

Our adolescent inpatient program is for teens experiencing symptoms such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts or extreme mood swings that make it difficult to function. We help adolescents work through issues like anxiety, identity concerns and family conflict.

Our adult inpatient program supports people navigating acute mental health symptoms that disrupt work, relationships or daily routines. Some people need a space to regroup after a difficult life event, while others may be experiencing changes in how they think, feel or function.

Find out more about referrals and admissions. Or call 630-837-9000 anytime, day or night, to schedule a level of care intake assessment.

Don’t wait. If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.