Family Institute at Northwestern U
Also known as Bette D Harris Family and Child Clinic
OutpatientDual diagnosisSliding scale
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- 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
- Facility type
- Outpatient mental health facility
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment assistance
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Other services
- Family psychoeducation
- Language services
- Spanish
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Outpatient
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy · Family Therapy · Online Therapy
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Children · Men · Older Adults · Women · Young Adults
- Languages
- English · Spanish
Questions to ask Family Institute at Northwestern U
- What does treatment cost without insurance, and do you offer a payment plan or sliding fee?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Illinois. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Family Institute at Northwestern U
Family Institute at Northwestern U reports accepting Sliding scale. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Illinois Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Evanston
Measured from the population center of Cook County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Chicago, about less than a mile
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Chicago, about less than a mile (84 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Chicago, about less than a mile (140 within 25 miles)
See the Cook County treatment map, methadone clinics near Cook County and Suboxone doctors near Cook County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Family Institute at Northwestern U offer?
Family Institute at Northwestern U reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Family Institute at Northwestern U accept insurance?
It reports accepting Sliding scale. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Family Institute at Northwestern U located?
618 Library Place, Evanston, IL 60201.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Evanston?
From the center of Cook County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Chicago, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Evanston
1029 West Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202
DetoxOutpatientMATMethadone (OTP)MedicaidSelf-pay
Call (847) 869-1808Details
1942 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202
ResidentialOutpatientMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTRICARE / VA
Call (224) 610-3886Details
501 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
OutpatientDual diagnosisMedicarePrivate insuranceSelf-pay
Call (312) 546-4193Details
Evanston, IL
Outpatient
Call (312) 815-9660Details
1854 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Call (847) 565-6400Details
2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
OutpatientPartial hospitalizationDual diagnosisMedicarePrivate insuranceSelf-pay
Call (847) 432-5464Details
See all 14 facilities in Evanston · Outpatient · MAT · Methadone · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.