Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

01/13/2026

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) impacts lives in ways that can feel overwhelming. But hope is real, and healing happens every day — we see it all the time right here at Hartgrove Behavioral Health System. When you take that first brave step toward treatment, you choose a future filled with possibility. 💪

We can now treat SUD as a primary condition, and we’re here to walk the journey with you. We offer compassionate, evidence-based care that focuses on recovery and dignity, because everyone deserves a chance to reclaim their life.

📱 We here when you're ready: https://bit.ly/4pr9Olp.

01/09/2026

Today we celebrate an incredible partnership that often gets overlooked, but it's paramount to keeping our patients, staff and community safe and supported. 💙

We've worked side-by-side with the Chicago Police Department (and other police departments and law enforcement agencies) for decades. Working together means creating safer environments, sharing expertise and supporting mental health for everyone involved. That includes officers’ mental health, too, which is why we regularly invite them to Hartgrove for a monthly stress management training event in partnership with CPD's Peer Support Program.

On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, here's to every officer who shows up for our community and each other. And to every person in law enforcement who's ever worked with us, thank you for your trust and commitment. We're proud to stand with you! 🚓🤝

01/08/2026

Feeling like every request turns into a debate? 🗣️

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is characterized by a consistent pattern of angry, irritable moods, argumentative behavior and defiance, and it requires a compassionate and informed approach to treatment and support. It can make parenting feel like a full-time negotiation, but there are ways to bring calm back into the chaos.

Our blog breaks down practical strategies for supporting kids with ODD, like setting clear expectations, using positive reinforcement and staying cool when emotions run high. Plus, we share when it might be time to seek professional help and what treatments can make a real difference.

And since January is National Mentoring Month, it’s a great reminder that kids thrive when they have positive role models, whether that’s a parent, teacher or other trusted adult. A little guidance goes a long way, and having the right mentor can help a child facing challenging behaviors. 🤝

Understanding and supporting a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can be challenging for any parent or caregiver. This condition, characterized by a consistent pattern of angry, irritable moods, argumentative behavior and defiance, requires a compassionate and informed approach to treatm...

01/07/2026

Resilience gets talked about a lot, and it's more than a buzzword 💪. Hartgrove Behavioral Health System's Neuro Resilience Program helps people turn the concept into real-life skills they can build and strengthen every day.

Our inpatient program is built around helping people strengthen that "bounce back" muscle (the brain's neuroplasticity 🧠) after stress, illness or adversity. Through targeted, evidence-based treatment, patients who need more than talk therapy alone work on regulation, focus, emotional balance and confidence. These skills support real, lasting change rather than just short-term relief.

It's intentionally designed with features like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), sensory regulation therapy and expressive therapy to help those with mental and behavioral health challenges like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or other mood disorders.

Resilience is about rebuilding, retraining and giving the brain the support it needs to recover, and we’re proud to offer a program that helps people rebuild resilience from the inside out.

01/06/2026

💬 "Mental health is such a big part of who we are and how we function. Your brain is an organ just like your heart and lungs, and it also needs check-ups and check-ins from time to time." – Nicole Bandur, MA, LPC, Clinical Therapist, Schoolhouse Counseling Center

As we step into 2026, we’re proud to partner with schools to make mental healthcare accessible where it matters. Our therapists work right in the schools to help students build confidence, support families and assist with medication management.

People like Nicole take a huge weight off teachers' shoulders while helping students grow, and that growth goes far beyond the classroom. It shows up at home, with peers and in how kids and teens see themselves.

Here's to more brain check-ups 🧠 and continued progress. We're excited to keep growing this program to bring this level of support to even more school districts. Learn more about it or contact the team here: https://hartgrovehospital.com/schoolhousecc/.

01/05/2026

Feeling stuck? You’re not alone.

Anyone can experience challenges with substance use. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but treatment options are closer than you think.

If you’re looking for care close to home, we’re here for you. Our team is ready to support your recovery journey with compassionate, personalized care.

📱 Reach out today. Let’s walk the path together: https://bit.ly/4pr9Olp.

01/02/2026

🍿 Poppin' into the New Year! 🍿

Our expressive therapy team and some of our patients brought this New Year's Intention Mural to life one popcorn kernel at a time. Patients designed and colored their own kernel, then wrote down resolutions and things they are grateful for in the year ahead (all while snacking on some real popcorn, of course). Some of the resolutions include getting better grades, traveling, reading more books and becoming a better basketball player.

Every person here has dreams worth celebrating and stories worth sharing, and these moments of creativity help our patients heal, grow and look forward to brighter days.

🤔 So, what's your New Year's resolution?

01/01/2026

Well hello there, 2026! 👋

Mental wellness is more than a resolution. It's a lifelong journey. This year, let's all make space for self-care, positive connection and the small wins that add up to big changes.

From all of us at Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, Happy New Year! 🥳

12/30/2025

Run it back for our 2025 Employees of the Month and other awardees! 🏆🙌

Packed with people who made this year better for Hartgrove Behavioral Health System and our patients, this slideshow helps us relive and celebrate those that make up the heart of our hospital. They're the ones patients remember, families thank and teammates lean on.

Different departments, different roles, same impact. These team members shaped our culture all year long, and we're stronger because of them 💪.

We look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the new year! 🎉

12/29/2025

🎉 Congrats to our December Employee of the Month, Becky Carlson, MSW, LSW! 🏆

Becky makes a big impact as a Clinical Therapist for the Schoolhouse Counseling Center, building strong connections with patients and helping even the most skeptical students see the value of therapy. She shows dedication in the way she plans, prepares and documents with care, and she’s always ready to lend a hand to her peers.

Her supervisor, Bridget Paoletti, LCSW (pictured left), summed it up perfectly: 💬 "As a clinician who genuinely pours her heart into her work, Becky truly cares about her patients, and this is evident in the amount of effort she puts into her sessions. She regularly receives positive feedback from school partners, clients and parents."

We are extremely proud of all the work being done by the Schoolhouse Counseling Center, and it's because of people like Becky and her team. She's an all-star who makes the program shine, and we are so happy to have her helping our patients and their families! 💙

12/25/2025

Take a moment to recharge, laugh often and soak in the joy around you. Your mental well-being matters, and the holiday season is the perfect time to nurture it.

From our hospital family to yours, we wish you peace, happiness and all the good vibes! 💙