Yellowbrick

Evanston, IL

✓ Joint Commission Est. 2006 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Yellowbrick

  • Location: Evanston, IL — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Yellowbrick

Yellowbrick specializes in the treatment of troubled emerging adults ages (16-30) and their families using cutting-edge treatments. They have created a developmentally specialized, research-based clinical model that integrates cutting-edge findings from neuroscience, innovative psychotherapies, strength-based life skills and wellness medicine. Treatment is provided across all diagnoses and levels of care from residential through partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient and wrap-around supportive services. Yellowbrick treats a variety of mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, thought disorder, ADHD, eating disorders, PTSD, and OCD.
Clients will go through an initial assessment that helps define the core strengths and struggles of the individual. Yellowbrick provides a wide variety of programs including a Trauma Recovery Program, a Rewards Alternative Program, and a Soma-Self program. “The Rewards Alternative Program IOP provides educational, experiential and interpersonal groups which assist individuals to engage motivation, vitalization of the self and reward through choices other than substance use and compulsive stimulating behaviors.The Soma-Self IOP provides educational, experiential, and interpersonal groups assisting individuals who have a troubled relationship with their bodies. This includes individuals with eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and a history of trauma, illness or injury, gender dysphoria, etc. Supported meals are also available daily at both The Residence and Consultation & Treatment Center.”
Yellowbrick is located in the city of Evanston, Illinois on Chicago’s North Shore. The facility is a 4 story apartment building with three 3-bedroom apartments and a 2-bedroom garden apartment where up to 15 residents live during treatment. Additional community space is provided for group activities and leisure. “Yellowbrick establishes a safe, strengthening, and challenging environment in which emerging adults can acquire the skills and competencies necessary to effectively manage their lives.”

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 Yellowbrick 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 Young Adults

Amenities & Features

Access to Nature
Outdoor Lounge

What to Expect at Yellowbrick

1. Initial Assessment

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

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, typically 30 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.

Yellowbrick offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family 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. Yellowbrick 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

Quick Facts

Program30 days
Capacity6-15 beds
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
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

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yellowbrick offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR). 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 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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