Greater Family Health Wheeling

300 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL 60090

✓ Joint Commission Est. 1998 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Greater Family Health Wheeling

  • Location: Wheeling, IL — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Online Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Greater Family Health Wheeling

Located in the Creekside building with convenient access for clients throughout Chicago’s northwest suburbs, Greater Family Health Wheeling offers teletherapy, in-person or virtual psychiatry, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for a broad range of mental health and substance use conditions, as well as primary care. The 234 bus line stops 2 blocks from the building at the Dundee and Elmhurst intersection for clients traveling via public transportation. Greater Family Health accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most private insurance, and offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program for uninsured and underinsured clients. No one will be turned away based on inability to pay.
Master’s level therapists provide virtual counseling services for adults and adolescents, integrating various therapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and rational-emotive behavioral therapy (REBT). Clients can receive services for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma substance use, and more.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners collaborate with clients to evaluate psychiatric needs, manage and monitor medication, and help ensure that clients are educated about their medications. Clients can also receive other treatment options and resources from Greater Family Health psychiatric providers.
Greater Family Health integrates medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using Suboxone or Vivitrol with individual counseling and medication management as part of a holistic approach to treating opioid use.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Greater Family Health Wheeling provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Adolescents Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Local, county, or community government
Federally Qualified Health Center
County or local government funds Medicare Medicaid Other State funds Private health insurance State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Screening for tobacco use
HIV testing STD testing Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing
Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Vaping not permitted
Diet and exercise counseling Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Greater Family Health Wheeling

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 5 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Greater Family Health Wheeling offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Greater Family Health Wheeling works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

300 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL, 60090

Quick Facts

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Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment Trauma Informed Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Prescription Drugs Chronic Relapse Benzodiazepines Ecstasy Heroin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greater Family Health Wheeling accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Greater Family Health Wheeling offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Online Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in IL or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 5 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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