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Ecker Center For Behavioral Health – Grandstand Office

1845 Grandstand Place
Elgin, IL 60123
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About Ecker Center For Behavioral Health – Grandstand Office

Intensive outpatient and general outpatient programs are popular for their flexibility and the high levels of freedom clients in those programs experience. In these day treatment programs, the treatment is appointment-based and doesn’t require a long term stay in a hospital or residence. Many clients find these levels of care accommodating.

The Ecker Center makes these options even more appealing by providing primary care and pharmacy services at the same office. Consolidating healthcare services like this can make care coordination much simpler and accessible while cutting back on travel requirements. If you’re still feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of treatment, Ecker Center’s whole care approach should help put you at ease.

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Latest Reviews

Sasha Motyn
1 month ago on Google
2
There was bad and good times. If I had so say one thing about my time at Ecker Center they are overly sensitive and lack the ability to truly care for their caseloads. After the CEO Karen Beyer the level of care and level of help diminished greatly but didn't go away entirely. Ecker Center helped me with my health problems which I am grateful but completely lacked in mental health. Sarah at the Ecker Center Group Home should be CEO then Ecker Center would be filled with compassion and honesty. Shout outs to Laura Jessica and Alexia from case management cst. They took responsibility when they messed up and found a way to fix the issue. More staff needs to be hired like them. Ecker Center you can call and tell me to take it down but everything here is the truth unfiltered that I won't be silenced. Never use Ecker Center crisis line they will complain if you bad mouth Ecker Center. I encourage all clients to pull away from Ecker Center and stop having them control your life through your finances. Dr. Ali Anwar has an amazing office with psychiatrist and therapist. The Phoenix Foundation in Elgin Illinois what was Larkin Center helps. There are places around Elgin Illinois that can help you get help outside of Ecker Center. The library can help you as they helped me. Ecker Center won't bully me to shut this down like they did earlier. This is the absolute truth about Ecker Center For Mental Health. Ecker Center made me lose faith in all organizations like Ecker Center. I only hope other clients start a rebellion and say no to negligent care and yes to be treated like a human and not a statistic. Ecker Center when they kick you out they won't pay their responsibility and will put you in financial jeopardy and housing jeopardy. Don't trust them if they are your payee or help you manage your money. May Ecker learn what it means to be decent humans and compassionate Below is what Ecker Center is trying to criminally not pay though they are liable
Response from the owner4 weeks ago
Hi Sasha, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with our organization was difficult. We appreciate you taking the time to recognize the staff members who supported you. Ecker Center remains committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care and supporting the well-being of our clients and community. We wish you the best moving forward.
MATTHEW PERRI
3 months ago on Google
5
Had a great experience here. Staff is very friendly and they truly care about your health
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for your kind review, Matthew!
Susan Tenuta
3 months ago on Google
5
Being hopeful, heard a lot... From many and within... Physical health etc... the many lies, make so much up. We have a voice! But you can't!! Seen many good people.... The despair, trying to improve... Why??? Just for saying what's going on here, taken advantage of, false promises, came back here in good faith like many.. put forth so much to rebuild etc... new health conditions, put down for a certain one..
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Accepted Insurance

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Ecker Center For Behavioral Health – Grandstand Office works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

When participating in an inpatient rehab program, you'll reside at the treatment center for the duration of the program. Your housing and meals are provided, allowing you to focus on your recovery without outside triggers, stressors, and other distractions. You'll receive daily addiction counseling, drawing on various psychotherapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing. Many inpatient drug rehabs also offer complementary holistic therapies, such as yoga, meditation, or animal therapy, and creative arts therapy.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Rehab aftercare programs provide a full continuum of care for clients who are exiting inpatient treatment. Though outpatient care is often considered an element of drug rehab aftercare, services typically continue for the remainder of the clients' life and long after formal treatment is completed. Clients work with their case managers and care team to formulate a customized portfolio of medical, mental health, and social service resources designed to evolve as the client's needs change.

Participants in 12 step programs focus on emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth as the foundation for long-term sobriety. They engage in regular 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and accessible day and night, year-round, in most communities. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring from a self-selected sponsor. Though the 12 steps of recovery are based on spiritual principles, religious affiliation isn't required. Specialized formats are available, including programs for seniors, teens, and families.

Loved ones can utilize a drug intervention in Illinois to help with addressing a family member's problematic substance use. The goal of the intervention is to educate the individual about the negative effects of their substance use and encourage them to accept professional treatment. Intervention services can help families initiate this conversation and plan appropriate follow-up care, such as inpatient or outpatient rehab.

During the medically supervised detox process, licensed medical professionals monitor your vitals and administer medications meant to help alleviate the physical symptoms of withdrawal. The process can take between five and seven days, although the actual length depends on your individual needs. In most cases, medically assisted detox is partially, if not fully, covered by insurance.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) can be severe, moderate, or mild. Symptoms include spending a lot of time drinking, wanting to stop but being unsuccessful, and feeling strong cravings that lead to overuse of alcohol. At any severity level, alcohol addiction is treatable through alcohol rehab in Illinois. Most comprehensive rehab programs include medical detox, inpatient rehab, and ongoing alcohol counseling/support (maintenance).

Drug rehab in Illinois is designed to help people recover from addiction to a number of substances. The length of each program and its intensity tend to vary, and the plan of care is based on your individual needs.

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In Illinois, comprehensive substance abuse treatment programs are available for individuals struggling with substances and their mental health. These programs offer various levels of care, including outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization options. Skilled clinicians utilize evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care to address substance abuse and improve your mental health. You'll also learn strategies to cope with relapse triggers and deal with stress.

Dual-diagnosis addiction treatment in Illinois focuses on integrated care for individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. These specialized rehab programs include detox, medication-assisted treatment, residential drug and alcohol rehab, and outpatient programs. Treatment incorporates a combination of trauma-informed and evidence-based therapies — like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing— support groups, and skills training to holistically address addiction and co-occurring disorders at the same time, enhancing your mental, physical, and emotional health.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational interviewing in Illinois is person centered and collaborative. This method allows the therapist to come alongside the client to address the issue of ambivalence toward change. By listening and reflecting, the therapist helps the client see the need for change and commit to making changes.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Daphne Sandouka, Ed.D, LCPC

CEO

Victoria Gesinger, LCPC, RDDP

Chief Clinical Officer

Nisha Shah, MS, CRC, LCPC

Chief Mental Health Officer

Steve Lindahl, LCSW, CADC

CFO

Ramona Grauzinis, MBA, SPHR

Chief Human Resources Officer

Herbert Stricklin, MS, LCPC

Substance Use Recovery & Prevention Director

James Brunetti, LCPC

Operations Director

Mariah Kuick, MSW, LCSW

Outpatient Mental Health Director

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Illinois

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 153888

Contact Information

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1845 Grandstand Place
Elgin, IL 60123

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Sasha Motyn
1 month ago
2

There was bad and good times. If I had so say one thing about my time at Ecker Center they are overly sensitive and lack the ability to truly care for their caseloads. After the CEO Karen Beyer the level of care and level of help diminished greatly but didn't go away entirely. Ecker Center helped me with my health problems which I am grateful but completely lacked in mental health. Sarah at the Ecker Center Group Home should be CEO then Ecker Center would be filled with compassion and honesty. Shout outs to Laura Jessica and Alexia from case management cst. They took responsibility when they messed up and found a way to fix the issue. More staff needs to be hired like them. Ecker Center you can call and tell me to take it down but everything here is the truth unfiltered that I won't be silenced. Never use Ecker Center crisis line they will complain if you bad mouth Ecker Center. I encourage all clients to pull away from Ecker Center and stop having them control your life through your finances. Dr. Ali Anwar has an amazing office with psychiatrist and therapist. The Phoenix Foundation in Elgin Illinois what was Larkin Center helps. There are places around Elgin Illinois that can help you get help outside of Ecker Center. The library can help you as they helped me. Ecker Center won't bully me to shut this down like they did earlier. This is the absolute truth about Ecker Center For Mental Health. Ecker Center made me lose faith in all organizations like Ecker Center. I only hope other clients start a rebellion and say no to negligent care and yes to be treated like a human and not a statistic. Ecker Center when they kick you out they won't pay their responsibility and will put you in financial jeopardy and housing jeopardy. Don't trust them if they are your payee or help you manage your money. May Ecker learn what it means to be decent humans and compassionate Below is what Ecker Center is trying to criminally not pay though they are liable

Response from the owner
Hi Sasha, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with our organization was difficult. We appreciate you taking the time to recognize the staff members who supported you. Ecker Center remains committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care and supporting the well-being of our clients and community. We wish you the best moving forward.
MATTHEW PERRI
3 months ago
5

Had a great experience here. Staff is very friendly and they truly care about your health

Response from the owner
Thank you for your kind review, Matthew!
Susan Tenuta
3 months ago
5

Being hopeful, heard a lot... From many and within... Physical health etc... the many lies, make so much up. We have a voice! But you can't!! Seen many good people.... The despair, trying to improve... Why??? Just for saying what's going on here, taken advantage of, false promises, came back here in good faith like many.. put forth so much to rebuild etc... new health conditions, put down for a certain one..

russ Ambrosen
4 months ago
5

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