Reviews of Chicago Behavioral Hospital (Psychiatrist)

Suheidi Rodriguez

Place was terrible clean and dirty asffffff I meet a good friend tho

Richard richardson

The staff sucked and the food sucked and everyone sucked, I have even more issues then before I did

Sarah Mroz

I visited this facility for an evaluation for outpatient treatment. I found the staff unprofessional and poorly trained. They may be a great resource for teens and young adults, but I would not recommend them as an adult seeking assistance.

Tuwanda Smith

Hello, I just wanted to give CBH an five star review and acknowledge some of the staff that went out their way to make sure all my needs were met. Thank you CBH an especially the following staff. Ashlie T. Patient advocate was very amazing and very helpful. CBH is lucky to have her. She is honest and really seems sincere about her patients and her job. Anthony P. Expressive therapy was very helpful, outspoken. Dolly the MHT was amazing, helpful. Mr. E was very helpful. Rockie was very helpful, and sociable. Emily the MHT was very helpful, and kind hearted. Grace the nurse was helpful, and went beyond to help me. Brittney the MHT was vey nice and understandable. Connie the therapist was helpful and nice. Tara M. The social worker was helpful and gave god advice which helped me understand me more. Kasia the nurse took the time to explain my meds. Kristen the nursing manger is a very good nurse.

A B

I just tried to call a friend who was put in the facility. They can’t even give the right call times! The lady who did give me the right call time for the morning ended my call abruptly and didn’t give me the rest of it because they were changing shifts. Talk about lazy and unprofessional. I’ll be updating this review once I see the facility for myself but so far not good

Scott Soga

I was on the DD ward to dry out from alcohol Anothy who runs the floor and the morning staff was great I been off alcohol now for 3 weeks. I feel like a new man the first day was ruff but I learn a lot about myself there. Yes they keep you locked in and they have there rules but if you need to dry out or get your meds adjusted this is the place to go. Scotty Soga patient 06/29/2029 till July 9 2029

linda simon-price

if only I could give this hospital negative stars. My daughter was taken to this 'hospital' from the emergency room and held for 9 days, no treatment, no medications, no contact with family, no calls returned. Instead of being returned to her loving family, she was dropped off at Pacific Garden Mission by staff without any phone call to family. This is a kid who was sick, needed help. No family contact, not one call returned, no therapy, no medications, nothing. Just a holding pen for their for profit hospital and then 2 days of us not knowing where our daughter was, whether she was alive or dead, after she was discharged from this hell hole. I wouldnt recommend this place to any one for their family or themselves for mental health care, and those that work there should be ashamed to call themselves professionals. I am going to report them to the state as well as document this as many places as I can. DO NOT GO TO CHICAGO BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL AND DO NOT LET YOUR FAMILY GO THERE EITHER!

Kinga S

This place honestly helped me!! the doctors barely spend Any time with u so only thing that can improve. I was on woman’s unit. Sheba and Autum were so sweet & actually cared. They put there heart into the patients and u don’t find that to often! Food could’ve been better! Have more vegan options!!!!!!! Thanks for ur help

Voltron Yi

The staff treat me like I am their best friend.

Diana Pemberton

If I could go any lower than 1 star I would!!! The staff here makes promises to provide answers to questions and never return calls regarding your loved one. I personally have left 6 messages today all unanswered. Unless you are wanting to be rid of someone, not to see or hear from anyone about their care go elsewhere!

Jeff C

Worse than JAIL!

Registered Nurse

I am currently a Registered nurse at CBH and Love my job. I find great joy in helping people in our community find peace and comfort in receiving quality nursing care. I have read some of the negative reviews and hope others are not disillusioned by this hospital or the care patients receive. Nursing works very hard to meet the needs of the patients and provide top quality care to every patient.

Joe Lopez

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Brina Ramirez

The showers were disgusting. The food was non versatile and good. During groups in the adolescent ward where I was an impatient during groups the staff would talk about their personal life for example one of the group leaders talked about how it was for her to give birth while the male staff explained that he was a dad. It was a waste of group time. AND THE CALLS. This nurse named Daphne would be on her phone all the time and pick up and hang up calls and refuse to pass calls by saying "she's busy or it's not calling time" when indeed it is. It was rude and disrespectful she should be fired.

Sara Carmack

The hospital is a joke... Will never send my loved one there again. Want to find a lawyer it was that bad

Blanca Patino

My 16 year daughter rates this place 3 stars because the conditions of the adolescent unit, but the staff was great!! Especially TINA and AUSTIN, they really do a great job! And really care about the patients!

I AM No One

After reading these reviews, I felt like I need to write this to get some of these people to understand something... THIS IS A F&%KING PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, NOT A 2 WEEK VACATION!!! You go here to learn to cope with your mental issues and get your meds straight, not to have a nurse rub your back and hold your hand as you walk down the hallway. The reason why someone is here is because they said they were either homicidal, suicidal, experiencing manic symptoms, or all the above. The list of Boo-Hoo's: - the beds are tough, its dirty, food is no good: all characteristics irrelevant to a psychatric hospital. - Nurses are rude: yeah, they're not your friends, their NURSES -Group therapy is worthless: You get out what YOU put into it -They make you stay long: If you show no progress, then why the hell would they discharge you -I get my meds late: Late as in how YOU see it, or how the doctor prescribed it?? It's a tough world out there, people. Maybe this does need to be explained to you. How many of these people who posted comments have been regularly admitted into psychiatric hospitals?? If many of them have NOT, then guess what, I guess CBH worked out after all.

Maggie Macon

Let me start by saying I usually don't write reviews unless I'm speaking highly of an establishment but this place definitely needs a review! I would without a doubt give this place 0 stars if I could because of their extreme unprofessionalism! I went there on a Tuesday and spoke with Cassidy during a intake consultation and she insured me that someone would be calling me back the same day if not the latest 24 hours and 48 hours later I still have not received a phone call! When I called to figure out the situation they treated me horribly over the phone as if they didn't need my business or are not in the business of helping people! This place should be shut down immediately especially if tax money is funding this program! It's a waste of money and time! Don't do it to yourself!

Vaughan ?

Rude behavior to people that was rude to me. First time I called a woman at the front desk was very rude to me and responded to me with a rude tone, then when I got to speak to the next woman she told me to call back at two am. At this time I knew I would not be able to talk to my family member since I have to wake up at five am so I can go to work. The next three calls were okay but then today. Today they had me on hold for five minutes and then hung up, and I thought it was a connection error so then I called a again. This time the main office picked up and I said the code so I could be able to talk to my family member but instead of hearing their voice or being able to talk it hung up again. Now I am not able to call them because it is over the time that I am able to call them. I am very angry all I want to do is just check up on my family member not having to deal with these rude workers attitudes, If I was able I would rate this zero stars but my family member said, "The food is the only good thing here", so therefore I am giving one star.

Gene Hufana

How about no stars at all. My daughter has been in the facility for almost a week and she's depress and she wants to check out to seek help somewhere else. They are not letting her go and we have been trying to get answer as to why she is being kept in their facility and no one is giving us answers, she is very stressed out because they are keeping her in the dark about her Doctor's diagnoses and treatment plan. All she wants is to get out and seek a therapist somewhere else and they keep talking her out of it.

Millie Alpizar

DO NOT TAKE ME BACK THERE!!!!!!! they wanted to take out my whole family, everything was disgusting, THE FOOD LOOKED LIKE SHED AND I STARVED, The showers be disgustang, I almost lost my mind because i was alone for 2 WHOLE DAYS BAATCH the staff be ok? i'm soo glad i am out because if i would have stayed there a second longer i would have lost mah marble$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.( ͡◉ ͜ʖ ͡◉)

Deborah Wilson

I NEVER thought my expierence would be like this when i read the reviews of this place. It started with the nurses who contacted me throughout his stay to update us about medications and to let me know my son arrived tohis room. It was followed by his genuine treatment personal at the hospital. The doctor (dr teadickski?) spent an hour on the phone with us explaining his diagnosis, proper outpatient treatment and meds. His therapist (Jamie) had a heart of gold and very patient young girl too. LOL They were both so kind. We went to the music class during the weekend with our son and it was HILARIOUS (akeed) ran the group and we had so many laughs (even with my divorced husband LOL) watching him try to sing. My sons high school counselor had a similar expierence and she’s had a very pleasant expierence with CBH. I can’t tell you what a relief it was. Even the nice staff during visitations were personable and nice! ( some looked scary but were so kind )

Damian Worden

I was a mess when I arrived at this hospital. Absolutely delusional. With the help off great staff I was able to leave in great condition. Not only that but the aftercare plan that was put together for me was spectacular. The staff went above and beyond on my behalf. I was most pleased with Alexa who was amazing. She put me on the path to recovery . Thanks

Madison leatherwood

I'd like to begin this by including that I'm a doctorates student studying psychology. I think it's funny how all the positive reviews of this hospital are from employees because the employees are the most incompetent individuals I have ever met in the mental health field. In addition to being unorganized and demonstrating little to no concern for patients, this hospital takes advantage of insurance agencies and violate patients' rights. They charge for treatment they do not provide and when asked for a description of treatment, they will often simply reduce charges to avoid investigation. This hospital is extremely unethical and would probably be more rehabilitating as an empty lot. Staying at this hospital is traumatic for patients. DO NOT SEND YOUR LOVED ONES TO CBH! If I could underline that, I would. Negative 5 star rating from me.

Dean Montgomery

The hospital saved my life

Cece Rub

i would give zero stars if possible. my boyfriend was sent here twice. the first time, he got absolutely no help and was still suicidal when he left. the second time, they didn’t take the staples out of his head and didn’t even LOOK at the leg he’d been limping around on for two weeks. now he’s at a different hospital and turns out that leg is broken in two places and he has a full leg cast just because he had gotten absolutely no help from this ‘health facility’. chicago behavioral is the worst of the worst. do not send your loved ones here if you want them to get help. i hope they enjoy this lawsuit they have on their hands.

Tara Jay

I just want to say thank you to Jaime Dr. Twardowski and the entire adolescent staff for the amazing expierence we had. In this time of need, dealing with these professionals was exactly what we needed. My son said his one on ones with Rosie and Tina helped him tremendously.

stellena suzumiya

I had bulimia in the past. As a result, the nurse watched my food plate. She was making me eat raw uncooked chicken. 2 weeks after leaving the hospital, I felt ill. I am not typically sick easily but I was diagnosed with E.coli. The hospital food gave me E.coli!!

Melisa Stephenson

The whole experience sucks Dr. Anderson has no business being in there treating patients he is the worst I have ever met in my entire life and your facility is as worse as it could possibly get I'd rather be dead than go there again

timothy montgomery

We have had a great experience at CBH in the intensive outpatient (AKA partial hospitalization) program for our middle school kiddo. The case manager, the therapist, the transportation driver... EVERYBODY... has been timely, thorough, and empathetic in their communication with us. The intake process was a snap, and the intake coordinator and program manager did so much to help us feel ok about our need for this intensive service. They have recently arranged for our kid to return to his school with a solid plan in place. Most importantly, our kiddo has participated in this program more than any program in the past- so we know it's working and he tells us he feels really good about it. Our family will definitely access this service again when a "tune-up" inevitably becomes necessary.

Ronnie

Extremely neglectful

david vandyke

terrible nursing staff. keep people to long, probably for insurance scam. do not go to this "recovery center".

Jeff Armstrong

We are very grateful for the help our son received from Chicago Behavioral Health (CBH); from beginning to end, CBH knew just how to manage, guide and support him. The fact that the facility is not as modern as some should not scare people away because the staff was BY FAR the most connected, caring and thorough of any Inpatient or PHP program our son experienced—so much so that when he was discharged, he was inspired to write “thank you” notes to Halley Jacobs and Siera Smith because he appreciated what they did for him. Halley & Siera were very responsive to our requests and they make an incredible team! Our son repeatedly states that every person he met at CBH was kind and helpful. Special shout-out to Dr. Shiraz Butt for being the first psychiatrist to get his medication correct.

Colleen Malinowski

I agree with the poster above. My daughter was in here twice. At first I was extremely anxious as she had only been in the "hopsital" based treatment centers. This was an actual psychiatric hospital and having read the reviews, was like UGH. But there were also good ones, figuring most of the time people only take time to write reviews when they are disgruntled. But it was the only place that had a bed available and she needed treatment. From the minute we got her in there, the staff was very supportive. I only got visiting two days a week, but that's because this is a mental hospital. They are in there getting better! Sometimes that unfortunately requires some time in solitude or removed from the stresses of everyday life which very often come in the form of family and friends unfortunately. She never had a bad word to say about food and I even ate lunch there once on a family day. I mean no, not a five star restaurant, but not unedible, horrible food. She always talked well about the staff and got alot out of her time there. Even the social worker and principal at my daughters school mentioned that they were impressed with how professional CBH staff seemed and they had dealt with alot of staff from various hospitals, but had never dealt with CBH. I'm sure there are bad experiences and there can be bad experiences anywhere, but I just wanted to say that our experience, not just once, but she went there twice, and both times were very good. Aesthetically the place could use some work/updating, but again. that's not why they're there.

Raichu862000 .

The therapeutic workshops did help me tremendously. Everything else about this place is a disaster. The dining equipment is filthy, the food made me ill, we received our medications many hours after we were supposed to or not at all, the nursing staff treated us like children, they state that weekends and holidays "don't count" towards the total number of days you are trapped there (if you're admitted on a Saturday, you'll probably be getting out two Mondays from then), and my social worker there, Patricia, outright lied about a hotel reservation e-mail I sent her, claiming my name was not on it when I can confirm that my name was on there THREE TIMES. The staff doesn't care about the patients' well-being. It costs about $700-something each day for you to stay there, and they want to milk every goddamned drop out of you. Shut. This. Place. Down.

VarietySquadGaming

Ok had a bad experience while there never wanna go back Have nightmares from the hallways and room

Logan Bell

My girlfriend has food allergies, and they refuse to get her just ONE full meal. I saw her for the first time in about 5 days, and she looked sickly and weak from not eating. The staff is constantly lying to me and my girlfriend. She is basically in there starving to death with no idea when she will be released. If they can't even feed her, why is she there? They are making her life worse than it was before she went there because she can't have food, paper, see outside or anything. This is literally worse than prison. Our military treats POW's better than she is being treated. I will be having her talk to my lawyer when she gets out, because if they can't take care of her, then why force her to stay? This is wrong, both morally and legally.

Ice Ray

Most beautiful women on the 4th floor. They know who they are ;)

Mary Murphy

My daughter was sent here because other area hospitals with a adolescent acute psychiatric unit were at capacity. I heard that CBH was "new" and assured that it would be a good facility for her. Reality was different. During her stay, direct care staff inquired about why she was there, which included cannabis use. The direct care staff member dismissed this as a non-issue. This was a foolish and misguided statement for a number of reasons. The facility is dilapidated. She wasn't given any meaningful clinical treatment. The attending psychiatrist, a Russian woman (or from one of the former Soviet Republics), was attentive and insightful, but everything else about this facility was awful. When space became available, I had her transferred to Alexian Brothers.

Steve Havens

Tara my social worker was very professional, helpful, and personal. She took time to come and see me, making me feel comfortable. She also set up appropriate appointments and therapy to keep my treatment in the right direction. Ashlie the Patient Advocate was kind enough to take time and speak with me. She also made me feel comfortable. The groups were helpful and made me feel like myself. Staff who held the groups were professional and helpful. All the staff was professional and kind. If I ever need treatment again I would defiantly come to Chicago Behavior hospital. God Bless everybody and thank you Steven Michael Havens!!!!

S. S.

There are a few employees I really like but I'm giving a 1 because of the few rude employees & shouldn't of had to lay in bed for hours with chest pain! & unit holds more then enough people that employees are frazzel fked. You kind of get ignored. You could probably literally passed away in the night & they wouldn't have noticed til maybe 7am. He'll the Medicine you get put on and so fked around with is enough to make you suicidal! Ugh

Jayla Taylor

People need to keep in mind this is a mental health facility and not resort. A lot of the staff here are kind. There is definitely room for improvements but the staff do try. The food is ok, it is a hospital afterall. You aren't coming here to enjoy yourself, you are coming here at rock bottom. alot of these reviews are because of the strict rules CBH has, keep in mind this is for SAFETY. There are suicidal patients here. Special requests cannot be given to one person if not all. The building does need an upgrade, housekeeping isn't the greatest. There are some amazing, caring staff here though. Some doctors here do seem like they are in a rush. Not all though. Keep in mind these staff go thru hell so it does take a toll. No mental health place is going to be happy.

Izaac Channen

I like art therapy with Rachel because she lets us be Girly.

Rhonda Armstrong

Avoid at all costs if you can. My son was admitted to this hospital in October 2016 and the staff are either overworked, under qualified or simply don't care about the care of their patients. This place is basically a holding cell and you have to hope your loved ones receive the care they need if they are in this hospital in the first place.

Oliver Church

the 2nd floor is filthy and you are treated like a literal child. if youre transgender, be prepared for ignorance and rude questions from the staff. i was also asked about my self harm scars by a nurse, once again, very rudely as soon as i was admitted. at least two staff asked what tool i used when it was not their business. my mother left a bad review and, instead of contacting me, who was actually staying at the hospital, about the review, they tried to get her to change it. i will not be coming back under any circumstances.

Tara DeBouvre

They need to teach their staff how to speak to people on the phone. Terrible manners. That place is also filthy. Just a farm to bilk insurance money out of people.

Anon Anon

I have been here several times due to family members being hospitalized. I am reading a comment stating that it would be more effective if they let patients take uber or lyft home. Im not sure someone could sound any more idiotic. They expect a hospital to just let someone who's been discharged take themselves home? They need to ensure the patient is being transported somewhere safe after discharge. Why on earth would they let them take an uber or lyft all by themselves with no confirmation of where they are going? People need to understand this is a mental health facility. You do not come here on vacation, you come to get better. I appreciate all CBH has done

Mark H

I interviewed for a position here (Mental Health Tech.) and I was extremely disrespected by the staff. I waited an hour and thirty minutes to be interviewed and then the person who interviewed me (Jose) did not even apologize. I asked if he wanted to reschedule and he said no. During the interview he was very rude and he also asked me questions that made no sense. One of the questions were ..."how do you approach a new client?"... I was so confused by the question...I was wondering if there was a specific situation etc. He also left my interview for 12 minutes, and seemed like he had better things to do. I also had an experience contacting HR and the director of HR was very rude as well. She told me that there were no dates on my application for previous employers and no one to contact. I was very confused because I had also given them my resume with dates on it as well as five reference numbers. I was also told I lacked experience when I have actually worked in social services/mental health for two years prior along with a BSW and currently studying my Masters. I have never been so disrespected by an organization and I hope to speak to someone very soon about it. More people need to know about this. No organization nor company should treat someone like this who is interviewing for a position.

Dave Hathaway

This place is awful have you been to the zoo? You r the animal in the cage. The food is awful if they don't run out. A few of the tech's and nurses really care and are kind. I can't believe the way this program is ruined. God bless the Italian tech and the night tech

Monica A

This hospital is top-notch. The staff are so compassionate and thorough so you don’t have to worry about anything. My therapist Alexa is so caring and out of all of the therapists I’ve met she’s the most competent and anyone entering this hospital should be thrilled to work with her. Maria was my discharge coordinator and after a hiccup with my discharge plans she worked with Alexa to create the best aftercare plan for me. Overall, my experience here has changed my life for the better. I learned necessary tools to keep me out of the hospital and to combat life’s unavoidable stressors.

Belen GD

I've had to stay on this hospital twice, the first time could've been better, but the second time was very calming. I had no issues whatsoever and my staying here was surprisingly pleasant. At points it didn't feel so forced and made the staying very good. Everyone was so polite and nice

Bella Babes

This website keeps removing my reviews about their facility because it depicts the type of employees they hire. I am a previous patient here and I saw things that were astonishing. I won’t state names this time but two female nurses are corrupt and engage in risky behaviors while at work. The patient care is awful and there are interpersonal work relationships that affect the skills of the facility. It’s really is disgusting. the staff here are some of the most unprofessional people I've encountered at a business. Lindsay is rude, useless, she talks in circles and is not knowledgeable about anything. sorta seems like she's not qualified for the position she's in. Seems burnt out and doesn't care. too young and inexperienced. She has a very poor attitude and from my experience She sounded very uneducated about a lot of things on the phone. it was like taking to a brick wall. She was no help at all. When i complained about her to two of the female nurses they said "yeah we know, no one likes her" which confirmed everything i thought I read the review of the lady two down from me and there are indeed staff members who discuss their sex, drug and personal lives when the patients are at the nurses station. Some even involved the patients in their discussions about it. There was relationships going on with staff members. At times when they were flirting it felt like we were an inconvenience if we asked for water or anything. And don't get me started on the social workers and MHTs they are understaffed and never meet with patients. The doctors are bad also but the social workers and MHTs are running around but never seem to be meeting with patients or completing tasks :( The only good staff was Daniel who kept the unit organized and sat with patients to talk to them. Other than that staff was there for a paycheck and a hookup not to help the mentally ill

Cindy Schaffer

With everyone talking about nurses and doctors, they should be talking about how a SOCIAL WORKER was engaged inappropriately with another nurses boyfriend. Don’t talk about nursing when there are SOCIAL WORKERS stealing people’s boyfriends. Not to mention, that whole department is a joke. Social work at CBH is a joke and is ran by a joke.

Susannah Rose

The outpatient program changed my life. Amazing team. Except for the outpatient psychiatrist. Inpatient seemed okay. 8/10 with rice

Wolf Lover93862

My father has been a patient at CBH 2x both times saved his life. To this day he still talks about what good food they had

Maurice Freeman

Alexa is a great and professional social worker she was very helpful from the start. I would recommend CBH to someone in need of mental health help. Thank you CBH and Dr. Paschos for your help. If you come here, work with this team.

Chelsie Hill

Treats people horribly...

Josh Chapman

I had a great experience and the groups helped a lot with th everyday struggles I go through everyday! The staff was extremely helpful! My therapist Jessica and Tanya were the most helpful, getting comfortable, settled in and making sure people stayed focused and content!

Richie A

This was a terrible experience. Here's a list A woman received a note under her door saying things like "she will die" and "I'm going to hurt her". This was reported by her to the staff, who did nothing until she brought it up the next day in group, and another patient explained it was not written about her (This was abridged) Didn't give me my clothes or a room for four hours after the intake process Most of the staff was insincere and seemed like they were tolerating small children instead of adults with reasonable requests The handbook is misinformed, and in an environment where everything is controlled, the flow of information is important No one has any idea of the others schedules, so you're told constantly that "so and so is here today, and you will be seen" only to find out that they a.) Left without seeing you or b.) Were never there in the first place My phone messages were not forwarded to me on one occasion, and if there were others I wouldn't be surprised. Told the staff about it, nothing was done There is one security guard, so things like clothes, possessions, ect. take forever to get where they should (not his fault, he's a great guy) I was told my possessions (phone, wallet, and cigarettes) were not at the location upon my discharge, called the other hospital to be told CBH still had them, had to circle back to get them after thinking they were either lost or stolen All in all, this is a private healthcare institution, and felt like a poorly hidden insurance scam. Don't go here willingly

Leti .

Did not receive my money nor my debit card.

Karla Nash

This is by far THE WORST hospital EVER. My son was transported here from the hospital in the ambulance. I get to the hospital and they tell me they can’t tell me if he’s there or not because of Hippa (I already know he’s there because the ambulance brought him). Moving forward, they receptionist tell me to leave my name on a piece of paper and my son’s things that I brought him (clothes, shoes, etc) with her and she’ll give him the message. I call 4 hours later and get the same response to leave my name and they’ll have my son call me. 8 hours later, I call and get the same message. The next day (20 hours later) I call and get the same message. I then ask if they ever gave him the last 5 messages and they tell me that they can’t tell me that because of Hippa. I call 4 hours after that and they tell me the SAME thing. I called the very next hour and the receptionist tells me he’s been taken away from the hospital via ambulance and he’s going to transfer me to intake. Intake answers the phone and I ask where my son is an I get “I cant give you any information because of Hippa”. I ask where did the ambulance take him and her response is “I can’t give you any information because of Hippa”. I then google hospitals in Des Plaines and called EVERY one of them until I find out where he is which took about 30 minutes. On my way to the hospital to see my son, I FINALLY get a call from the nurse at Chicago Behavioral Hospital (45 minutes AFTER I found him and en route to him) telling me where he was transported to, but still no real information as to why he was transferred. I FINALLY get to my son after more than 24 hours looking for him and he’s sleeping heavily and not talking. My daughter calls CBH and ask if they’ve given him anything and for the belongings I dropped off the previous day and they ask for a password that NOONE ever knew and HIGHLY DOUBT my son gave them because according to them he’s been sleeping since he got there. After we had to give the name of the nurse that called me they gave me some made up password that my son would NEVER use because all of his passwords are the same. Fast forward to picking up my son’s belongings. They give a brown bag NOT the one that I brought (a Guess bag) and say they don’t know where my bag is. After getting escalated, the bag is found. DO NOT. I REPEAT. DO NOT TAKE YOUR LOVED ONES TO THIS HOSPITAL. THEY ARE HORRIBLE!!!

Juan Avila

Wow, I came on here to write a compliment about Chicago behavioral hospital and I’m a bit surprised with these negative reviews because my experience with Chicago Behavioral has been quite positive. I’m a nurse in training who also works for a busy interdisciplinary psychiatric practice and we have made several referrals to CBH. The service they have given us and our patients has seemed excellent. Our patients have come back saying positive things. We had one situation lately, which is always a sad one, where we had to send one of our older adolescent patients to the hospital who has come down with the first episode of a major psychiatric disorder. This type situation is always hard on everyone; the patient, their family, and even the mental health practitioners who have to break this first news to everyone. I found Chicago Behavioral to be quite sensitive to the situation and to respond to it wonderfully. This was a Hispanic family and they gave special attention to them, educating them to become aware of what their son was going through. They particularly praised a manager there name José who spent a lot of extra time communicating with the family in Spanish and helping get them through their trauma of knowing that their son had come down with a psychotic illness. The family was very happy with how they were treated. There was good communication with us as the outpatient care givers during the process and the good coordination of care and setting up his follow-up appointments with us. We also found the social worker named Stella who carried the case to be very invested and caring of this young man. Just a thank you to CBH and a recommendation to others that they have been great to deal with and are a great new treatment resource for the Chicago area!

Arabella b

This place honestly helped me so much. As a suicidal 15 year old I wished nothing more than to want to get out of bed every morning and not feel like the weight of the world was crashing into my shoulders. The staff was very nice to me and funny, I really needed to be with people around my age who were struggling with the same things as me for me to not feel so alone. Keeping this place in my heart with me forever. If you have a child I recommend this place if they have a mood disorder like bipolar or trauma problems.

Nova Jay

This hospital has the nicest staff that there could be.

allie chiu

If I could rate zero stars, I would. My stay at CBH was an emotional roller coaster. I got admitted into the adolescent unit for self harm and depression. The first night I stayed there I didn't sleep at all due to the fact that it was freezing cold and you literally sleep on padded matts. It took 4 days to get my medication approved by the doctor there. I stayed up every night in the bathroom for those four days, on the floor, crying because I have severe stomach issues that only the medicine can fix. I was only checked on once throughout the night in the bathroom and the nurses were incredibly slow and rude. I didn't get any of my clothes my parents had dropped off for me until 5 days later. I had to keep asking every day if they had checked if my clothes were in the closet yet and I didn't get a complete answer. I wasn't allowed to go downstairs for gym, school, or breakfast/lunch because I had no shoes to wear. At the time I was suffering with an eating disorder too and they did absolutely nothing and weren't concerned at all. I was told that they don't work with people that have eating disorders and an apology. The worst part about staying at CBH had to have been the other patients in my unit. They were all loud, out of control, and obnoxious. Many many fights broke out and I had gotten ice thrown at me once. A girl got her hand slammed in the door by another patient (they are heavy metal doors). At least 3 girls were given "booty juice" each day (injections that basically knocked you out). I got harassed multiple times by the males in the adolescent unit and this wasn't properly addressed by staff so, it carried on my whole stay. This environment was extremely overwhelming for someone like me that has anxiety. I cried everyday begging my parents to take me home, but the hospital refused to send me home until my insurance was done covering my stay. While I was there we switched rooms around a lot due to new patients coming in. I had found a razor blade under my bed while making it which was very triggering and notes on the windowsill saying "Fake it till you make it". The staff here was INCREDIBLY UNPROFESSIONAL AND VERY RUDE. One girl had PTSD with taking showers and so she would accumulate an oder after a while. She was made fun of by the staff and Ms.Amanda made it clear that she would put you on blast if she smelled you. I was threatened by staff that if I didn't stay quiet they would write on my report that I was showing signs of extreme depression and that they would make me stay for longer. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR LOVED ONE HERE!!

holly k

Great Staff (Josette and all). Great groups. I felt great. Thank you guys

Jami Wachlin

I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. Expect to have all clothes and belongings mysteriously lost. My daughter left the facility in pajamas with no shoes. After calling the number i was given to get her belongings I never received a call back. She lost so much and had to have family buy her new clothes, socks, shoes, etc. Also upon being discharged, the person dealing with the financial side of things discussed everything in the waiting room for everyone to hear. This place is unorganized and unprofessional.

P g

The worst place ever, I wish I had gone to North Western. I have no idea why they Chose this place. First I was in ambulance for 1 hour before I was admitted.Then I had to strip naked and cough. I went straight to bed, I was not told anything about facility. I didn't know what to do, where to get food, or clothes.I didn't know how to get toiletries, because noone even talk to me.Finally I just had to ask everyone.Then the Dr was the worst, asking same 5 questions every day 6 days straight.Then I refuse medication because I'm not an addict or alcoholic, I tried to hurt myself.Next I signed a five day form, but then Saturday, sunday and Monday(holiday) do not count as days, yet your insurance is charged $2500 each day. The food was horrible, no nutritional value , and then they run out of food.Then I love the photos of a gym lol, you don't get exercise time so that's bs.Although I asked if we could please get exercise, and thank goodness the One staff member( Daniel) my favorite, let us play BB.No time outside, even a prison would be better than this hell hole.The only positive thing about this place is eventually the staff was amazing, the groups helped, and I met a lot of nice people in an unfortunate setting.Im glad I experienced this hell hole, I'll never do what I did again, so I guess it helped.But still a sad facility.

Abe Lyall

Did not receive scripts upon discharge, hardly saw the psychiatrist, no diagnosis was iterated to me.

Carla Pierre

CBH has a good IOP program. My therapist was highly skilled and ran good groups. I think IOP was very organized.

Tarra Grant

This hospital helped my daughter tremendously. The staff provided her with coping skills she brought home, which have helped her through this difficult time. Dr. T really took the time to listen and provide feedback. She told me Rosie was the sweetest and had a listening ear she needed to made her feel so comfortable when away from home. Austin and Alexis also provided the great care and understanding through her tough time. Ria was amazing in the family session and took the time to really sit and make sure her care plan would be effective for her transition home. She helped my daughter open up and be honest with her feelings. Although this was an awful time in our lives, my daughter wouldn’t have made it through without the dedication and passion from this talented staff. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, leaving my teen in complete strangers care, and they all did an amazing job. Thank you CBH for giving me back my daughter heathy and happy, you all are very much appreciated.

Eva Cameron

Haldol and Ativan and risperidone poisoning again, my son is not a bipolar, he is mismedicated and misdiagnosed. So now he will flip the kitchen table from risperidone again and become violent from a Haldol and Ativan poisoning. The Dr Khan never read the chart! Dr Khan didn't even call me. Dr Khan never read the allergies either the nurse Justin and Lisa never call DuPage medical Group for the allergies either, same with the nurse in the emergency room at Northwest community, Jody doesn't release restraint in 2 hours either. Don't go here!!!! I was told to call the authorities, however they already know my son could have been killed from the medicine since it is in file with the State of Illinois that my son is a misdiagnosis of Bipolar! He never got his Vitamin D 2 and my guardian ship was violated by Dr Khan with Invega my son can not have either it caused suicidal thoughts. Dr Khan just wants money from the state for malpractice he is doing. What my son needs is his eye exam and a burger, but there is no dignity here for that either***We are sandbagged again at this place###No AIDET here poor training for staff, and hypertension from Haldol poisoning. This place will haunt him the rest of his life they ruined his engineer degree. Emotional dysregulation maybe? I didn't get Haldol when my grandma died did you? Medicare fraud if you don't get your prescriptions when you leave as this results in a readmission with your tax dollars not hard at work who pays you do the tax payer. This is why the state of Illinois is flat broke**!!

Shane Eicksteadt

This was my first and worst experience in the medical field. Drugs are either not administered, or administered 3-4 hours late. I met another HIV positive individual whom had not been given his drugs in 4 days by the time I was released from this disgraceful facility. I was constantly administered my medications which are essential to my health 3-4 hours late. It takes 3 hours and several attempts to get any pain medications for my sore feet and knees, since I had asked every day for something for my feet as I was walking around in socks on cement floors for a whole week. I didn't get footwear till I had signed my release paperwork. 75% of the staff treated us like we are criminals. You are not allowed to be in the halls and have conversations as they feel you are conspiring against their deplorable treatment of you. We had a patient arrive whom was caught by her roommate going through her personal belongings. This patient then was peaking under other girls covers to "see if there were any pretty ladies under the overs". The last patient she disturbed ran her out of her room calling her a bastard. When I said something to one of their techs about the situation, I was told "I don't want to go to jail". I responded are you threatening me and she stated it again. Upon asking her if she was threating again, Moona's response was "I can say whatever I want, we are not in group". I spoke with the nurse Judy about it, and she said that she has known Miss Mooa for a long time and didn't sound like her. She called Moona over and asked her about it and Moona said "no, no, no, noo". It wasn't until I approached Mooda and informed her of my thoughts about her being a #%(U(_ #(#(%*@&" And she got the reality not to mess with me. I later talked to another tech the next day about Miss Moona and she told me this is the third complaint about Moona in the last two months about her deplorable treatment of patients. This patient went on to expose her vagina in the cafeteria and upstairs in the dual-diagnosis unit. Nothing was done about her as I find out until after I left and four days into her stay. There is absolutely no one on one therapy at all. You see the psychiatrist for 2 minutes a day. When I talked to Dr. Bowden about the situation with their tech, I was tole "let it be water under the bridge" It is obviously acceptable for the staff to only further exacerbate the reasons we are there for help. I was informed 3 hours after I completely tore through one of the tech/social works degrees and doused it with gas and set it on flame for for 40 minutes of a 45 minute group session, I would be released the next day. If you have a brain and challenged their so called treatment, they want you gone. I only came out stronger knowing that I became a strong advocate for myself and the other patients that were there. Bottom line is, do not send your loved ones to this facility as they will likely have to return there or somewhere better for more treatment. They are simply bilking insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid. Thirty some thousand dollars my insurance paid for the week I was there was simply insurance fraud.

Annonymous Annonymous

Do NOT send your loved ones to Chicago Behavioral Hospital or they will suffer great emotional damage. This facility deserves less than 1 star. The staff members are incompetent and clearly uneducated. I am absolutely disgusted with what I have witnessed from this facility. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Fr. George Oruko Omwando

A good place to bring a patient

Jean Culich

I was inpatient womens floor then they transferred me to 2IT (intensive treatment) Dr. Khan was the best doctor on my floor. He got me off 2IT for my safety got me back to woman's unit. Overall if you give this place a chance it works!

Google User

Managers are sickening.

Esmaeil Riahi

Terrible place.they take your kids like hostage

CHANEL FRANKOWSKI

Most of the staff mad me mad or upset. Jose was pretty nice though. I was in the adolecent unit and I found the groups to be pointless. School was stressful, but Darrin made it fun! Mr. E ruined it though. Overall, it was an okay stay. The beds were terrible, there wasn;t a big food variety, but I did like the activity therapists and my doctor and social worker.

Terrance Robinson

Word

Scott Ozog

Worst hospital I have ever been to. All staff looked like a bunch of kindergarten teachers. Saw doctor only twice in a sigh dat period. Don't go there what ever you do!

Audi McGee

My husband was kept for 13 days. He was only to stay for 5-7 days. He was never suppose to be transferred here. He is a retired Vet. On day two, he felt sick, told them, and he was told, you don't need anything. In the 13 days, he saw a Dr. Only twice, no counseling offered, place was filthy, stank, and he was put in the wrong unit to begin with. They changed all his medication dosages, withheld others, and ignored him. We were able to visit once, for one hour. By the time they released him, he was so sick, had to call an ambulance to transport him to the original hospital he was suppose to go to. From there, he had to under go a very complex 5 hr. Lung surgery, then into a wonderful rehabilitation center. Total days in hospital and rehab, 37 days. I would NEVER recommend Chicago Behavioral Hospital to ANYONE, not even my worst enemy. It needs to have its doors shut yesterday!

Jami Gross

My husband wanted to end his life. He was sent here and loves it. The staff is very kind and compassionate and the living arrangements are very nice. They also have very good food and alot of it. The people there are nice too. My husband is very picky so this is very good. He's doing so much better. The psychologists are very helpful and finally my husband is being truthful to them and getting the help he needs. I am very grateful to cbh and want they are doing for my husband.

My Life in a Nutshell

They suck.you'll go crazy being here

Whitney Teuscher

I went in originally to get my meds adjusted and was stuck there for 7 days.. I got put on the same medication I've been on for years.. The long stay was unnecessary and the staff were disorganized.. Some of them shouldn't be on the field of they are going to make the patients feel unsafe.. I was talked back to and treated like a child.. I'm 24. I also was passed my meds late almost everyday and I take seizure medication. I wouldn't recommend anyone go here.. I have a couple staff that were helpful like one of the daytime nurses, Mark, Denise, Dr. Patel, and the activity people.. Dr. Patel was awesome.. Always answered all of my questions when I had one.. My social worker Liz wasn't so helpful and when I wanted to talk would avoid me and almost made me lose my job and got me out after I signed a 5 day way to late and had to reschedule a bunch of appts.. I won't be going back there after feeling like I was in jail.

Travis George

This is a joke. a money machine for the government. let my woman leave now i will be there with an attorney in lindseys name. I WILL SEND OPRAH'S PRISON PROJECT to this state and to your doors my family has history with this great woman i wouldnt take this lightly if i was you "group"

Kristin Pretzer

Completely disorganized. Staff was very helpful. Some nurses were wonderful but you had to push them and push them. Dr.Butt was amazing and our groups were educational. This place is all nice from the outside but once they took you upstairs you were basically in jail. I was harrassed and assaulted from another patient. Reports were written but i feared for my safety.

Ive Stewart

I hated this place I felt like I was in jail I hated he way the would talk to the patients I hated so much never again I will be in this place. I hated they need new staff and organization like for real the told me that I was hearing voices like for real I had bad anxiety. Awful food and care to be max

Spiritual War

Great staff really helped me out during a very bad time i was having. I appreciate the staff and even patients taht helped me out alot. Thank you guys.

Lisa Cashmore

Requested a transfer to HPH as my loved one felt unsafe and uncomfortable. Nobody followed through or returned calls to facilitate this request. My loved one was questioned "why do you want to leave, we treat you good" by the head nurse Patty. I never pushed the transfer because I was worried about further repurcussions against him. Phone calls went unreturned, messages unrelayed. A clergy & communion request were met with "that's not allowed"...um then you need to update the patient and family handbook that was given to me. Was told Wednesday discharge...nope Friday at 11...didn't come down with him until noon. Requested Zyrtec for him. 5 days later and a body full of hives he finally got it. I could go on and on. Only positive was the Dr., he's made the most sense out of all the professionals we've dealt with since April. Added 10/15...oh sure you can call about a balance that is less than 72 hours old. When you return my call about the transfer, I'll return yours about the balance. Unbelievable!!!!

deborah willis

this is the worst place ever

Rhonda Robinett

If your loved on is being sent here and you are researching please see if you can work with a compassionate social worker not to have them admitted here. My mother attempted suicide right before Christmas- she has never had any kind of psychiatric help before or counseling-and she was sent here- mainly "they had a bed" it was Xmas and there are many people going into these places. I was there for the intake interview and asked for family counseling with her- I had asked for resources to help with her medical care and a plan after, I marked things on paper with an intake person- to get guardianship advice. The only thing this place ever said to me was a social worker said in passing when I was visiting my mother that "shes being released next week" and I asked why she seemed worse and was saying paranoid things and the SW said "I don't know"- she was released to me by a desk clerk who didn't know anything was discussed and an appointment with a doctor that they called and said the appointment wasn't real bc the doc wasn't in that day. They called to set back her seeing the doctor another week later- sonot even seeing a doctor until 2 weeks after release. They had no therapist or Psych appointment set for her, there was nothing but a bill. I had asked what she could have in the hospital - they have a list- they wouldn't give her poise pads that I packed and I asked why- "shes supposed to ask the dr- a man for them - she was supposed to ask for specific items. You're telling a senior woman who's already embarrassed to be there to talk about her urinary control pads and ask a male doctor about them and any specific thing I brought her-. She never got them while there, This place was dirty, and very cold you will see how cold because the room where you can visit is freezing. The front office looks decent- beyond that its disturbingly dirty. My mother left with the flu- and was given a tylenol everyday to treat that. They had her in "group sessions" with people screaming and peeing on the floor- I saw this- and that was the care she got her- no individual care or plan, no family counseling- and guess what?- she tried again exactly a month after the last time. IF THIS IS YOUR ATTEMPT AT HELPING A FAMILY MEMBER - PLEASE TRY TO GET A PLACE THAT WILL HELP- this isn't a place for people who are new to psych care-or for people who arent majorly being shuffled around a broken system. It was dismal and her care I feel was substandard. They also pull you in the public area to discuss your bill and how much you may owe- not even in an office- in the middle of the lobby for everyone to hear- it was unbelievable! I've seen more humane compassionate treatment at free resources- this is exactly what the problem with mental health care is.

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Tbh not gonna lie but I really miss this place hopefully soon I will go back here to where I was, I really miss it this is gonna sound weird but I miss everything from there the staff were like friends to me they were really goofy,fun,outgoing and really helpful dont listen to those other bad reviews cause those are lies LIES I tell you.

AY boss loopy

My first night here was absolute hell, I was put on the duel dignostic ward one of the loudest and most chaotic wards in the hospital. I suffer from ptsd from a traumatic child hood and it was almost like living in a preptual panic attack. After my mom arrived for some sort of visitation and I was able to tell her my situation she was able to get me moved to the 4th floor but I do not believe I would have been moved through my asking alone nor was I physicaly able to ask the staff. Once moved to the fourth floor I was able to receive proper care for my mental illness and they helped me set up further care once I was released from the hospital.

Julia Diann Weiss

I was punched in the face by a night worker for complaining about my room being over 120 degrees while the air conditioner was broken!

Francine Losan

Just stating facts and not opinions. Fact: in the time my husband was there for a psychotic episode (no addiction issue), I never spoke with the doctor treating him, nor any healthcare professional treating him. Fact: when I called my husband, a person answering the phone actually said to me "what do you want?". Fact: the facility is run down, I was told that it is comparable to cook county jail - my husband is not a criminal or ever arrested/jailed. My husband does not "use" anything but they acted like he was (fact: labwork does NOT lie). Another patient stole some of his clothes and the facility did nothing, stating "well, we can't prove it". Fact: my husband was back into another facility in less than 1 month. Now he is at St. Alexian Brothers Behavorial Hospital where we took a tour of the unit, which is very clean and has a legit hospital atmosphere. I personally spoke with the staff on the unit and was able to stay with him through the whole admitting process. They are respectful and he is happy with the way he is treated and that they actually share the treatment plan with both of us. I would not recommend this place, we had no choice in where he was sent (admitted through the ER) but, knowing now what REAL care should be, I'll never go there again.

james hill

I would like to highly recommended recommend Dr. Paschos. Not only did he take the time to ensure I understood my treatment, he also took the extra time to further educate me on life skills. Chicago Behavioral Hospital, is one of the best mental health hospitals in the area. I personally, would like to thank, RN YoYo, RN Chris, mental heath tech (MHT) Elizabeth, Pat, Robbin, Soical Worker Tara, and Bill. Sincerely, James “Luke Skywalker”

Dawn Geist

My dad was transferred to Chicago Behavioral Health after an incident at his Memory Care Facility. Before going to CBH, he was coherent, continent and doing everyday activities. By the time he left he was wearing diapers, not able to feed himself and was so drugged that he did not even know how to do everyday tasks he knew before. The staff there was terrible, they mixed drug addicts and alzheimer's patients together and never knew how to deal with someone with memory care issues. After 2 weeks of being held hostage at this terrible place, my dad lost 15 pounds, had skin tears and bruises all over his body and bed bug bites on his feet. He was not showered for 13 days and they took a year at least off his life. DO NOT let your loved ones go here unless you want them to come out worse than they went in!

Michael Montenegro

I would give 0 star if I could. This hospital is filthy, and staff members, especially nurses, were very rude and some of them don't speak proper English. My family member was admitted for four days. I would not recommend this hospital to anyone. Do not put your love ones to this place.

Nancy Shore

It was horrible.already put in quite a few complaints. The food was gross they changed my meds with no doctor nurse therapist phychiatrist nobody did not see one whole time now I'm on meds for fricken night terrors dirty no air the cleaned once a week showers were filthy if ever I need help I can do a better job than them Please please don't go to 555 Wilson it's a hell hole

Julie Young

This place is TERRIBLE!!!!!!!!! No help was given and the communication from doctor/ caseworker to patient was horrid. You're stuck in a hallway and never given answers. Groups are pointless. I wouldn't send my worst enemy here. If you want to experience prison, come here. Gosh- absolutely ridiculous.

Pamela Tharaldson

Most horrible place I have ever been. Would not even let me wear my jeans for 2 days. I would not feed what they call food to my dog. As most have stated it is a jail. You cannot do your laundry or go into your room and bathrooms unless an aide unlocks them. Nurses will not pay attention to you. Always on personal calls. I was threatened by a night nurse that if I woke another patient I would not get my meds and would be locked in my room that day. I didn't understand what that was all about. Lights out at 10 pm. Not allowed light in your own room.

janice ballard

Sorry guys less than zero...my insurance company Blue Cross Blue Sheild just sent me a letter regarding the bed buds/lice in the hospital because they had to pay for the insecticide to put on my skin for 14 hrs to kill the the bugs on my body while in the hospital, plus the illegal stay.....which they got defrauded for...due to to medical problems I yet got to Lisa Madigan (Illinois States Attorney) My Insurance company is looking into this to....Blue Cross Blue Sheild has just confirmed the complaint.......

Josh Piecha

I was here last July of 2018. For about a week, I was having intrusive thoughts before I got there and was diagnosed with OCD/GAD. The food there is horrible, the so called thearpy is not true therapy. Everyone is different, and they waste your time as well. All they want is your money. Im saying this because they didn't need to keep me for a week there, I was talking to a psychiatrist after I got out..they hate CBH and said I should of NEVER of been there in the first place. So yeah...if you or a loved one is here, try to get them out asap, get a lawyer, attorney, etc to help. But do YOUR best to AVOID this place at all costs.

Richard L.

As the director of a local counseling center, I have referred several clients to CBH and all of them have told me their experiences have been wonderful. Everyone I have had contact with at CBH has been very friendly and easy to work with. I have toured their facility and was impressed with how much effort they have put into making a comfortable environment for their patients. It didn't feel like a hospital at all! I've appreciated their attention to the little details and how they are trying to create a pleasant and helpful treatment experience for all.

jasmin gomez

I was hospitalized there for 2 weeks in the woman unit it was a night mate doctors sick didnt get my diagnosis until the day I was leaving and that's because I looked in the doctors papers that were left on top of the nurses desk where everyone could see them. Nurses dont care. People who take out blood sample dont know how to do it right got poked 5 times and still weren't able to get any blood. DON'T GO HERE

Rodrigo Roman

horrible place, my friend was traumatized because of how bad the staff is, very unprofessional, wouldn't recommend this place to nobody.

arlene marek

My brother has been mentally ill for a long time. So I was grateful for a lot of things that CBH didn't do. They didn't experiment with his meds and the doctor returned my call, and took my suggestion seriously. They didn't let me take him out when he wanted to go out, but kept him till they thought he was ready. Was it perfect, no. But, these are tough diseases. It is a simple facility, clean enough, basic food, and you will probably get your loved one back better off. Dr. Jeffrey was just the sweetest man.

Dan Donahue

This place is spectacular they took care of me as if we were Family..... They went above and beyond the Call of Duty for me.... I was on the DD level...... Every single one of the staff deserve gold bars for what they put up with... Thanks for all your help....... The food kind of sucked though lol

Michaela Lawler

I was here at CBH for 7 days and the staff was the sweetest and the groups were more helpful than the groups I had been in in other hospitals. Dr. T is the best. And RoseMarie needs a damn raise that's for sure. Then TINA AND AUSTIN were the sweetest!

Felicia Pfluger

Concerning a family member's after care, Kelli in UN went above and beyond in every way. I wish I could clone her. She's worth her weight in gold!

H R

A woman had a seizure due to late meds from disorganized and disrespectful nurses. Other patients made sure she did not fall and injure herself. When staff was called they put a pillow under her head and shut the door to the room she was in and left.

Heidi Hartattack

Place is a joke.

Nikki

PLEASE DONT GO HERE i stayed as inpatient and im traumatized from my experience here. Staff was rude, one staff member threatened us regularly. There were bugs in our rooms, and patients were constantly fighting. We always had to wait until pretty late at night for meds. Group therapy felt more like a punishment than help, and there were no one-on-one therapists to talk to unless it was about when you were leaving. I also heard staff talking negatively about patients multiple times. I still have nightmares from this place.

PHIL P

World class Care. CBH has Proven that they are the change in the Behavioral Health Community and we need to see. Physical and Mental Health can be appropriately diagnosed here! They are amazing. Truly amazing, Thank you.

amar hasikic

Worst place ever the staff is rude and and i feel like they don't care no one looks at me seriously save your self and don't go there they love to steal your money

Tatiana Rodriguez

My son was admitted to the adolescent unit after an attempted suicide. It was his first hospitalization, and my stomach was in knots because of the reviews I read online. I was so afraid because my baby had never been away from home before and I knew on top of his depression, he was scared. I cried and begged to take my baby home with me. I’m not writing this review to convince you what an amazing place this hospital is because I know each experience differs, but I am writing to say thank you to the amazing people who were able to help and teach my son that his life is worth living. Dr. Bhutt and Jamie were accommodating, timely, and so gracious to work with. I appreciate them more than words can describe. My son told me the staff were funny, empathetic and made him feel at home. He also told me his SW bought the unit books and coloring books to help make them feel at ease. He was put on anti-depressants and is able to socialize again with his friends and family. The adolescent staff was so nice during visitations. There was one staff that even helped translate for my mother when she came to visit him. He sat during visitation and helped her communicate with the staff. I was proven wrong and I hope this encourages others to not turn away from this place. Thank you Chicago Behavioral Hospital.

Karen Nisivaco

Worst place ever. They keep you there as long as they can when they find out you have good insurance. I should have been let out days earlier and nothing changed on my release date except they made more money off my insurance. Only a few good staff. Don't send a loved one there! My eyeglasses are missing and were locked up in my personal kit and nothing is being done and of course that's not going to be on them. They should be ashamed.

Big Brother

This place is wonderful, and their programs are decent. Their support groups are pretty good too, they're really lenient on appointments and help you through things