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Treatment Programs Offered at Residential Treatment Centers in Illinois?

Residential treatment centers offer intensive treatment to people who may benefit from immersing themselves in treatment away from home, work, and other daily stressors. These facilities are commonly referred to as rehab centers, in part because they are frequently associated with alcohol and drug recovery programs. Rehab centers treat more than just alcohol and drug addiction, though, and each facility may specialize in treating a specific condition, such as disordered eating or mood issues.

Though there may be some differences among establishments, residents can expect to meet with a mental health professional that will carry out a mental health assessment resulting in an individual treatment plan detailing the mental health services to be provided, the reasons for each service, and the length of treatment. Programs tend to run anywhere from several days to several months, or longer.

Even short-term residential treatment programs have proven to be effective in addressing concerns such as acute tobacco dependency. An intensive eight-day program, for example, demonstrated positive outcomes even six months after treatment. These results were significantly better than for smokers who submitted to outpatient treatment alone. Treatment centers may offer outpatient options as well, for those who prefer to return home on evenings or weekends, and as follow-up for former residents.

Mental Health Care in Illinois

When compared to other states, Illinois received an overall well-being ranking of 22nd for 2013 by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The index ranked the state in the third quintile for emotional health, work environment, and access to basic services, and in the second quintile for life evaluation. In terms of physical health in 2013, the state was ranked 10th in the country.

According to Mental Health America's (MHA) 2014 survey, of all the states, Illinois ranked 16th overall in terms of low prevalence of mental health problems and high access to care. For adult care the state earned an MHA ranking of 8th when compared to other states, while youth care fell to number 19. The state received an MHA need ranking of number 8, placing the state well ahead of many others in the nation.

A 2009 report from the National Alliance on Mental Illness graded all the states on mental health care services. Illinois received a grade of D overall. On measures of consumer and family empowerment, and financing and core treatment/recovery services, the state was awarded a C; and in the categories of health promotion and measurement, and community integration and social inclusion, the state received a D rating.

Data on Illinois Residents

Almost 13 million people were living in Illinois at the end of 2013, roughly 4% of the total American population. Seniors make up 14% of all state residents, and people under the age of 18 make up 24%. Nearly 78% of residents identify as white, and more than 22% of state residents speak a language other than English at home. The median household income for the state is almost $57,000.

References:

1. Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. (2013). Illinois. Retrieved from http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/162029/file-626968116-pdf/WBI2013/Illinois_2013_State_Report.pdf?t=1418935567368
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3. Illinois Department of Human Services. (n.d.). Mental health services. Retrieved from https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29735
4. Mental Health America. (2014). Parity or disparity: The state of mental health in America, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/files/Parity%20or%20Disparity%202015%20Report.pdf
5. National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2009). Grading the states 2009 report card: Illinois. Retrieved from http://www.nami.org/gtstemplate09.cfm?section=grading_the_states&Template=/contentmanagement/contentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=74686
6. United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). State & county quickfacts: Illinois. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/17000.html