Lake Behavioral Hospital

2615 Washington Street, Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Levels of care
Inpatient, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP) +5 more
Accreditation
Joint Commission (JCAHO), State Licensed
Insurance
Medicaid, Medicare +1 more
Languages
English, Spanish, ASL
Contact this center
Call 224-458-6290Visit website

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Lake Behavioral Hospital is an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Waukegan, Illinois, offering short-term stays of under 30 days for adults in acute mental health crisis. It is among a small number of facilities in the area equipped to treat schizophrenia, and it also serves LGBTQ+ individuals seeking a supportive inpatient environment.

The hospital holds Joint Commission accreditation and provides services in American Sign Language for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It accepts TRICARE and offers financing or payment plan options to help patients manage the cost of care during an inpatient stay.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health
AnxietyDepressionBipolar DisorderPTSD / TraumaADHDSchizophreniaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm
Substances Treated
AlcoholNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedExperiential Therapy
Treatment Approaches
Evidence-Based12-StepTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support
MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsLGBTQ+Veterans / Military
Age Groups
Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)
Gender Program
Co-Ed
Languages
EnglishSpanishASL

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient
  • Residential Rehab
  • PHP / Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
  • Outpatient Rehab
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
  • Sober Living
  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Virtual / Telehealth
  • In-Home Care
  • Interventions
  • Recovery Coaching
  • Concierge Treatment
  • Retreat
  • Recovery School
  • Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts
MedicaidMedicareTRICARE
Payment options
Financing / Payment Plansmedicaidmedicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding Scale

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)State Licensed

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVaping Permitted

How this compares nearby

Among the 153 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Waukegan, this is one of:

  • 4that treat Schizophrenia
  • 9that serve LGBTQ+
  • 30that offer Inpatient
  • 36that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)
  • 40that offer services in ASL

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Lake Behavioral Hospital offer?

Lake Behavioral Hospital offers Inpatient, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does Lake Behavioral Hospital treat?

Lake Behavioral Hospital treats Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD / Trauma, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Lake Behavioral Hospital use?

Lake Behavioral Hospital offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused and Experiential Therapy.

Is Lake Behavioral Hospital accredited?

Lake Behavioral Hospital lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO) and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Lake Behavioral Hospital?

Services are available in English, Spanish and ASL.

Who does Lake Behavioral Hospital serve?

Lake Behavioral Hospital lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+ and Veterans / Military.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Lake Behavioral Hospital are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, the facility's own website and findtreatment.gov.

  • Website checked and reachable 28 July 2026
  • Name confirmed on the facility’s own website 28 July 2026
  • Address confirmed on the facility’s own website 28 July 2026

Record last updated 1 August 2026.

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