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708-578-6150About Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center
The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is a unique VA clinic that offers an extensive range of healthcare services for those who served our nation. They’re an integrated care clinic located within the Great Lakes Naval Station in a quiet corner of North Chicago, Illinois. It’s 35 miles north of downtown. Vets from downtown Chicago and nearby Waukegan can easily access them through public transportation including trains and buses.
Their services encompass substance use treatment, mental health support and infectious disease screening. They offer specialized services for various VA populations including LGBTQ+, minorities and women veterans. Homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness can also benefit from a tailored program to get safely housed and gainfully employed.
They can provide three levels of addiction treatment depending on your psychological and clinical needs. This includes residential care, intensive outpatient program (IOP) and aftercare support. These recovery services are available in Building 11 within the center. You can get assessed here if you feel like you’re misusing drugs or alcohol. Their clinician will create a personalized care plan to guide your healing journey after your assessment.
Your care plan will determine the level of care or support you need. This will most likely be residential care if you’ve severe symptoms. This highly structured program may begin with medically supervised withdrawal to let your body rid itself of toxins. This is followed by intense inpatient therapy in both individual and group settings. The program may also involve educational classes and workshops. Your care team will provide medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Most vets move from residential care to intensive outpatient programs. IOP is flexible in that you can attend therapy while still maintaining your job or family obligations. You can even attend sessions virtually through their telehealth services.
Their aftercare services help you maintain progress by providing ongoing support. Aftercare sessions are scheduled outside regular business hours. This includes evenings and weekends to make it easier for you to attend. They can connect you to self help groups like AA/NA and essential community resources that support lasting sobriety. This may include safe housing and job opportunities.
More community support services can be accessed through their social work. This ranges from help with finances to home health services and legal and transportation aid. You can also partake in health coaching to various complementary therapies like yoga, acupuncture and mindfulness classes. You can also partake in outside excursions and head over to Guardian Park for exercise and a chance to unwind.
Veterans who abuse drugs are prone to infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis C through the sharing of needles or other drug paraphernalia. This facility provides screening, treatment and preventive care for these diseases in their infectious disease departments.
They accept Medicaid, Medicare and Tricare. Financial aid is available as well if you meet eligibility criteria.
Operation Hours
- Monday Open 24 hours
- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours
- Thursday Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours
Levels of Care
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Inpatient
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
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Outpatient
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
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Aftercare
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
Detox Service Setting
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Inpatient Detox
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
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Outpatient Detox
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
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Teen (13 - 18)
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Adult (18+)
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Young Adult (18 - 25)
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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Seniors (65+)
Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging.
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Women
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Men
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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LGBTQ Friendly
LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences.
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Military / Veterans
Military and veteran programs offer specialized support for clients who served in the armed services. Programs focus on reintegration and healing within a structured and supportive environment that acknowledges the unique struggles of military life.
Accreditations
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CARF
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Joint Commission
Contact
3001 Green Bay Road
Building 11
North Chicago, IL 60064
