Quick answers
- What is Ascension?
- Ascension is a treatment facility in Melrose Park, Illinois, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
- Does Ascension accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does Ascension accept Medicare?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
- Does Ascension offer services in Spanish?
- Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
- Where is Ascension?
- 1414 Main Street, Melrose Park, IL 60160, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Ascension?
- (708) 681-0073 ext. 5, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children |
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| Service setting | Outpatient |
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| Facility type | Community mental health center |
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| Emergency mental health services | Crisis intervention team; Psychiatric emergency onsite services; Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Children/Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Language services | Spanish |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; Private or Community foundation; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds |
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Treatment and services
| Treatment approaches | Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale |
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| Medicines (pharmacotherapies) | Haloperidol; Clozapine; Olanzapine; Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination; Risperidone; Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI |
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| Ancillary services | Chronic disease/illness management; Diet and exercise counseling; Family psychoeducation; Illness management and recovery; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Suicide prevention services; Education services |
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About the facility
| Facility operation | Private non-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking permitted in designated area |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping permitted in designated area |
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As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
- Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
- Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
- Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
- Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
- Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
- Can family members take part?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.
Other treatment centers nearby
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Nearest emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, by straight-line distance.
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