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Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois – 8th street

710 North 8th street Springfield, IL 62702
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About Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois – 8th street

Memorial Behavioral Health Center in Springfield, Illinois provides confidential and effective mental health support for adolescents, adults and families with behavioral health challenges. They can help with dual diagnosis conditions as well. This is when someone struggles with mental health issues alongside substance use disorders. You can potentially receive substance use therapy here or get a referral to their other location. Services are provided in a supportive outpatient setting. They offer outpatient therapy, crisis intervention and case management among others. They accept walk-ins and support virtual or phone appointments for flexibility.

Recovery Near Downtown Springfield

Memorial Behavioral Health Center in Springfield is situated on North 8th Street near downtown Springfield within Sangamon County. It’s just a few miles southeast of Lincoln Park and three miles northeast of Washington Park for references. The clinic may also serve patients from nearby Jacksonville and Lincoln.

Crisis Support and Stabilization

Memorial Behavioral Health Center in Springfield offers crisis intervention for individuals with acute psychiatric issues or severe substance use disorders. This focuses on providing immediate support, assessment and stabilization to ensure safety. Patients are connected to appropriate ongoing care upon achieving stability.

Crisis intervention is available at all hours to ensure immediate support and linkage to appropriate care. The facility offers a specialized crisis stabilization program for youth with Medicaid eligibility from ages between 3 to 20. The program involves 12 weeks of intervention that addresses the crisis triggers. Teens learn healthy communication and problem solving and build coping mechanisms in a conducive environment that encourages growth. Family involvement is emphasized but not mandatory.

Support for Housing and Employment Assistance

The clinic provides support for people who are homeless and unemployed through two specialized community recovery programs. These include Projects for Assistance in Transition for Homelessness (PATH) and Individual Placement Support (IPS). PATH can help you identify affordable housing options and complete housing applications. The program coordinators will help you work on budgeting to ensure that you’ll be able to afford the house and maintain it moving forward. They’ll also help you obtain your eligible benefits if you don’t currently have an income source. PATH will also help you in obtaining essential documents like birth certificates and IDs needed to stay in the shelter as well as obtaining permanent housing.

IPS helps with building your resume, finding job openings, completing applications, and interview prep. They can also help you build routines and strengthen coping skills to support lasting employment once you secure a job. They can coordinate with your manager as appropriate with your permission and provide support when you’re struggling with job duties.

Latest Reviews

Jeannie Hufker
3 months ago on Google
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I had a missed call from here yesterday. I tried to call back and figure out what it was. I called the first time couldn t get through so waited. The second time I get transferred and get hung up. So I call a third time and get transferred a bunch of times and finally get to someone and she says it may be psychiatry. Today, I get a phone call saying I was wanting to get in with a primary. This is where I get really aggravated and pissed. I already have a primary care physician and already had an issue with them with this because they do not ever know what they are doing. Nobody is ever on the same page, nobody takes accountability, and the main woman in the front is extremely disrespectful, rude, and catty. I just want to know why I was called because I still don t. I need a primary we already went through this! This is ridiculous. What if someone was in a crisis? Do you people care at all? I love my therapist but I can t stand anyone else. Now, if someone could call me back and let me know why I was actually called that d be great.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Jeanine, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
iixaaa
4 months ago on Google
1
Terrible - when you call its a call center that transfers you to another call center, that transfers you TO ANOTHER place .3 transfers is crazy , then i was on hold for 20 minutes and they hung up . you never actually can call the behavioral center anymore
Response from the owner1 week ago
iixaaa, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
Rita Luster
7 months ago on Google
5
My daughter just finished treatment there a few weeks ago, and I can't rave enough about her counselor, Shannon. She always listened intently to everything my daughter said, helped her understand the issues she was having and assisted her with finding the coping mechanisms and outlets that best suited her. The front line staff were always helpful and courteous from the first moment we walked in to the facility when my daughter was in crisis mode.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Rita, Thanks for sharing your experience and the 5 star review!
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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.

Programs

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Adult Program
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.
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Young Adult Program
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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710 North 8th street
Springfield, IL 62702

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Reviews of Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois – 8th street

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2.2 (41 reviews)
Eric Toomey
1 month ago
1

Have been trying to see my counselor and been on the waiting list for over 8 months got a appointment accidentally got it mixed up with another appointment there and showed up late and back on a waiting list. Front desk lady was not empathetic at all would not contact my counselor to see if she could help out, straight took me to 3 months out for next appointment. When asked why so long if she would see me each week? There response is well the counselors make there own time wtf

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Eric, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.<br>
Wendell Ore
3 months ago
5

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Wendell, Thanks for sharing your 5 star review. <br>
Jeannie Hufker
3 months ago
1

I had a missed call from here yesterday. I tried to call back and figure out what it was. I called the first time couldn’t get through so waited. The second time I get transferred and get hung up. So I call a third time and get transferred a bunch of times and finally get to someone and she says it may be psychiatry. Today, I get a phone call saying I was wanting to get in with a primary. This is where I get really aggravated and pissed. I already have a primary care physician and already had an issue with them with this because they do not ever know what they are doing. Nobody is ever on the same page, nobody takes accountability, and the main woman in the front is extremely disrespectful, rude, and catty. I just want to know why I was called because I still don’t. I need a primary we already went through this! This is ridiculous. What if someone was in a crisis? Do you people care at all? I love my therapist but I can’t stand anyone else. Now, if someone could call me back and let me know why I was actually called that’d be great.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Jeanine, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
iixaaa
4 months ago
1

Terrible - when you call its a call center that transfers you to another call center, that transfers you TO ANOTHER place .3 transfers is crazy , then i was on hold for 20 minutes and they hung up . you never actually can call the behavioral center anymore

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
iixaaa, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
Shesna Huff
8 months ago
1

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Shesna, <br>Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
Rita Luster
8 months ago
5

My daughter just finished treatment there a few weeks ago, and I can't rave enough about her counselor, Shannon. She always listened intently to everything my daughter said, helped her understand the issues she was having and assisted her with finding the coping mechanisms and outlets that best suited her. The front line staff were always helpful and courteous from the first moment we walked in to the facility when my daughter was in crisis mode.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Rita, Thanks for sharing your experience and the 5 star review!
Kimberly Ann
8 months ago
5

They have always been helpful, caring, and compassionate.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Kim, Thanks for the 5 star review. <br>
Leslie Hayden
9 months ago
1

Over the last almost three years I have used what I thought was a resource for help for my daughter. This resource is mobile crisis. They did nothing to help my daughter. They always said they would check and see if they could get her into alternative behavior programs, never did happen. I explained to them what was going on with my daughter (anger, mania, hallucinations, etc) and they kept telling me it was from trauma from seeing her dad passed away and that she was too young to be diagnosed with anything else. I explained she has auditory and visual hallucinations and severe anger issues and has for years but they kept saying it was nothing because it wasn't 24/7. Instead, they decided to contact DCFS which emotionally and mentally scarred myself and my daughter. I have been taking my daughter to a psychiatrist regularly and she was just diagnosed with psychosis, dmdd, and bipolar disorder. The workers at mobile crisis should not be employed at all. They are uneducated, unprofessional, and do more damage than good. I have decided to file a lawsuit against them for the mental and emotional damage they caused my family. And I will tell as many people as I can, news resources, courts, anyone who will listen how they are corrupt, biased, uneducated, unprofessional, and damaging they are.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Leslie, <br>Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
Jamie Burris
1 year ago
1

Update - they reported to DCFS based on the limited information they collected from me. The claims were dismissed. They call it medical neglect if they think your child should be on medication and you don't accept their "professional opinion". This place is a joke. Should have looked at reviews before using this psychiatrist. I've seen the actual psychiatrist a total of maybe 15 minutes in three sessions. The other times it's been 2 different residents. So no actual relationship being built with my son. That is very important. And somehow they still think they know that medication is needed. Last visit, the resident that my son has seen twice was extremely worried that my son was depressed. I asked why. She said appetite. I said he ate this morning, and his appetite is fine, he eats every night. She ignored my input and then tried to suggest that she can tell he's depressed just by looking at his affect. I said his sleep was messed up the night before because he fell asleep when he got home and when he woke up he couldn't get to sleep at his normal bedtime. That statement was ignored too. I updated them last time I was there that my son had improved, counseling was helping, and that I do not want to have my son on anti-depressants, especially if he didn't need them. Yet still they push the drugs. So with no questions being asked to me, his primary caretaker, they know, even to the extent that she is worried, that he needs depression medication. No questionnaire was filled out about depression and her assessment came from the questions she asked my son when asked to leave the office. And the few questions that she asked me, was just trying to prove her stance and not actually looking for information to diagnose accurately. With limited information, they are trying to push medication. I know an agenda when I see one. I also know how a person behaves when they value what another person says, and my words were not valued, at all. I also know when a proper assessment is made, and based off of very limited information, a very poor assessment was made. Had they asked me, I would have told them how well his appetite is, how his sleep schedule is on, how his normal affect is, his daily disposition, his improvement of emotional expression, his now rare depressed days, and the general improved mood and daily life of my son. They didn't care about what the parent who spends 85% of his time with, they were very quick to try to create a false urgency that my son needs medication. I'm sure if they really wanted to know l, they could ask the social worker, the counselor, the school counselor, the principal, or any of his teachers. I've seen drastic improvement in my son, and fortunately for him, he didn't take their assessment personally like I did for their disregard for the facts that I have to offer, that are very important. Great place to get your kids some drugs if you're into that kind of thing. If you want a thorough assessment by someone who actually cares about your child and doesn't just say that they do, then this isn't the place. Other issues: -Still waiting for the adhd medication prescription to go through. -when trying to voice my concerns to the nurse by phone a day later, not long into the conversation, she said "I don't care" I said "so you don't care about my son!?" She changed her tone to a little more socially acceptable manner, but still had a tone of bitterness. And at the end of the talk, she said with a threatening tone that she would be making a record of this conversation. -sure thing lady, I'm sure your record will be just as helpful to my son as the psychiatrist and residents. I bet you put in there the fact that you said "I don't care as well". She did not care at all. And I don't care what she records, I know I'm a good father, and I know plenty of other professionals know that as well. The last thing I need is drama when I'm trying to give my son the best care that he can get. And that best care standard that I know, cannot be received by the psychiatry department.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Jamie, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
Mike Tavares
1 year ago
1

Had me waiting for 40 minutes to only collect sensitive information, finally met with someone for her to only ask me similar questions and then give me "resources" with a smirk on her face. Very disappointed.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Mike, <br>Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
Casey Sullivan
1 year ago
1

Do not go to their PCP doctors under any circumstances. The doctor prescribed me Controlled substances, I saw a second opinion, and she refuses to fill any prescriptions. Rebecca Green I believe is the only Nurse practitioner there, She diagnosed me with fibromyalgia, with no blood test just by touching me. I saw a real doctor, and they Said that my doctor was negligent, however see their psychiatrist for Megan Ault. She is amazing, and has probably saved my life. Just stay away from the pCP, a.k.a. primary care clinic.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Casey, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.<br>
Cierra Ollison
1 year ago
1

You can never get a hold of anyone, and appointments are MONTHS apart. None of the therapist there specializes in DBT, a they don’t have connections to any that do. Your money will be best spent else where. PS. I’m sorry to all that have had a bad experience here, your feelings are valid, and your mental wellness is important, don’t give up on getting better ❤️‍🩹

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We are sorry to hear about this. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We encourage you to call Patient Experience at 217-788-3497 and discuss your experience.
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