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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Skokie
For over 50 years, Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center has provided critical mental health support to individuals and communities in Skokie, Illinois. Our organization was founded in 1969 as Orchard Mental Health Center and has evolved through decades of service to become a trusted resource for crisis intervention, therapy, and recovery programs. Our team of compassionate professionals delivers personalized care through multiple modalities including individual and family therapy, group sessions, case management, and residential support programs. We maintain a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, serving clients across socioeconomic backgrounds while actively working to eliminate barriers to care.Our crisis response teams operate 24/7, and our Living Room program has successfully diverted 98% of adult guests from hospital emergency rooms. As a teaching facility, we train future mental health professionals while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Our recovery model emphasizes hope, personal responsibility, and community integration, aligning with our code of ethics that prioritizes client dignity and autonomy. We accept Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans while offering sliding fee scale options for uninsured individuals. Our history of community service includes recognition as Skokie Business of the Year and receipt of the National Council for Behavioral Health's Impact Award.
Services
Crisis Response
Outpatient Therapy
Case Management
Residential Program
Group Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of specialized mental health expertise
- 24/7 crisis response available via phone or in-person
- Sliding fee scale for uninsured individuals
- Diverse team serving all socioeconomic backgrounds
- 98% crisis resolution success rate through Living Room program
Associations and certifications
- National Council for Behavioral Health
What people say
Solid support
Safe space
Compassionate team
Life-saving impact
Inclusive environment
Services
Crisis Response
Our 24/7 crisis response team provides immediate assistance through phone consultations, mobile outreach, and in-person support at our Living Room facility. Services include safety assessments, de-escalation techniques, and connection to ongoing care resources. Our mobile teams operate throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, ensuring timely intervention during mental health emergencies.
Outpatient Therapy
Individual and family therapy sessions address diverse mental health needs for clients aged six and older. Our trauma-informed approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans, symptom management, and community reintegration. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to achieve treatment goals while respecting personal preferences and cultural backgrounds.
Case Management
Case managers help clients navigate daily living challenges through customized service plans. Assistance includes connecting to community resources, applying for entitlements, and coordinating healthcare access. Our holistic approach emphasizes client strengths while addressing practical needs like housing and employment support.
Residential Program
The Transitional Living Program supports adults with chronic mental illness through structured apartment living. Participants develop independent living skills while receiving ongoing case management. The program combines housing support with community integration activities to promote long-term self-sufficiency and stability.
Group Therapy
Therapeutic groups focus on skill-building, socialization, and peer support through diverse topics including art therapy, mindfulness, and symptom management. Sessions operate five days weekly with flexible participation options. The program fosters community connection while reinforcing recovery principles through shared experiences.
Questions
What mental health services does Turning Point offer?
We provide crisis response, outpatient therapy, case management, residential support, and group therapy programs for adults and children aged six and older.
Is mental health care available after regular business hours?
Yes, our crisis response team operates 24/7 through phone consultations and mobile outreach, with our Living Room facility open 24/7 in Skokie.
How can I access Turning Point's services without insurance?
We offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured individuals and accept Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans to ensure accessible care options.
What areas does Turning Point serve?
We primarily serve Skokie, Evanston, and the broader Chicago metropolitan area through both in-person and remote mental health services.
Does Turning Point provide housing assistance?
Our Transitional Living Program offers supported apartment living for adults with chronic mental illness, focusing on independent living skill development.
