Overview of Services

Psychiatric Consultation Services

The psychiatric consultation team provides a 15 minute response 24-hours a day to emergency rooms, nursing homes and residential settings that are in need of inpatient placement for funded and unfunded persons. To find out more or to access this program call us at 708-209-4181

Educational Outreach Program

Riveredge provides services to children and adolescents in schools.

Psychoeducational groups:

• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Anger Management
• Grief and Loss
• Coping Skills
• Children of Divorce Group
• Other Groups as Needed

Assessment of high-risk children and adolescents

In-services to teachers and school staff:

• Psychiatric Medications
• Psychiatric Illnesses
• Behavior Management Strategies
• Other Topics as Needed

For more information, please contact our Educational Outreach Program at 708-209-4181

Professional Services

Access Center

Riveredge Hospital has a 24-hour, 7-day a week crisis intervention, assessment, referral, and admission service. The Access Center staff, comprised of therapists, psychiatric nurses, and psychologists; provide confidential assessments and consultation for psychiatric, behavioral and chemical dependency problems. Following the assessment, the Access Center staff will make referrals for outpatient, partial hospital or inpatient care based on individual treatment needs. Access Center can also help families determine the financial resources available for health care costs. Contact the Access Center to set up a no charge assessment by calling 708-209-4181.

Child Services

Riveredge Hospital has designed a children's program for pediatric patients from 4 to 12 years old. The hospital provides a consistent, contained, and supportive environment with individually designed programs to meet the identified treatment objectives of each child. Family therapy and family education are key components of the program in addition to expressive therapy, therapy groups, and school.

Female Adolescent Program

Riveredge Hospital offers comprehensive individualized care for females ages 12 through 18 with psychiatric, dual diagnosis disorders as well as behavior management issues and a specialty track for pregnant teens. Our program is designed to help young people with emotional problems learn healthy ways to cope with stress and express emotions without the distraction of males. We use both cognitive behavioral and insight oriented approaches to treatment.

Male Adolescent Program

Riveredge Hospital offers comprehensive individualized care for males ages 12 through 18 with psychiatric, dual diagnosis disorders as well as behavior management issues. Patients participate in treatment with peers without the distraction of females. Our program is designed to foster independence, personal responsibility and improved relationships with family, peers, and the community.

Adult Services

Riveredge Hospital offers care for adults 18 and older with psychiatric or dual diagnosis disorders. We emphasize individualized care in a safe and nurturing environment. Treatment modalities include medication management and education, individual and group therapies, coping skills, and family therapy. A variety of groups are available to address issues such as age-related and work issues, communication skills, families, relationships, and trauma.

Senior Services

The Senior Program was established at Riveredge in response to a growing community need for specialized behavioral health services for the elderly. The program offers comprehensive evaluations and inpatient care for older adults with psychiatric or dual diagnosis disorders. Adults admitted to our program receive medical and psychiatric evaluations to assist with stabilization as well as determining appropriate treatment. The Senior Program includes treatment for behavioral disturbances due to dementia, late onset psychosis, severe bereavement or life adjustment disorder, early Alzheimer's, depression or bipolar disorder. Treatment is individualized to meet the abilities of the older adult.