Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

About Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center – North Chicago

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, located in North Chicago, Illinois, provides comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Services include telehealth care, medically supervised detox, inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), general outpatient programs (OP), and aftercare.

At Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, clients can receive specialized treatment designed for adolescents, young adults, seniors, homeless and indigent persons, LGBTQ+ persons, and persons with co-occurring disorders. Programs include the following format options:

Inpatient Programs
The inpatient programs allow clients to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, drug and alcohol screenings, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management. Those undergoing detox may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications. Clients also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through robust, recovery-focused life-skills training that addresses topics such as coping, self-care, emotional regulation, anger and stress management, and relapse prevention. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including creative arts therapy, fitness and recreational therapy, and meditation and mindfulness.

Outpatient and Aftercare Services
The outpatient programs encompass multiple levels of care to align with clients’ evolving needs. Aftercare services may include step-down support, 12-Step program facilitation, employment and housing assistance, and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social service programs.

Accreditation and Payment
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is accredited by The Joint Commission, CARF, and SAMHSA. They accept private insurance, military insurance, sliding-scale payment schedules, Medicare, per-session payment, and self-pay. Financial aid is available.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

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

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

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.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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.

Staff

Robert Buckley, MD

Director

Jeffrey Oken, MD

Chief Medical Executive

Shane Lawson, CAPT, NC, USN

Executive Officer

April Shaw, MSN, RN CCRN

Associate Director Patient Care Services & Chief Nurse Executive

Accreditations

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

About Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center – North Chicago

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