Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

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.