Quick answers
- What is Turning Point?
- Turning Point is a treatment facility in Skokie, Illinois, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for mental health.
- Does Turning Point accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does Turning Point accept Medicare?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
- Is treatment at Turning Point free or low cost?
- It lists a sliding fee scale: the fee depends on income and other factors.
- Does Turning Point offer services in Spanish?
- Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
- Where is Turning Point?
- 8324 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077, in Cook County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Turning Point?
- (847) 933-0051, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults |
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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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| Special programs or groups | Young adults; Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI) |
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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 Service Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment |
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| Payment assistance available | Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors) |
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Treatment and services
| Treatment approaches | Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Group therapy; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale |
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| Ancillary services | Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Supported housing; Case management service |
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| Recovery support services | Mentoring/peer support |
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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?
- How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
- 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.
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Nearest emergency rooms
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