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A Possible Alternative to Emergency Room Visit

The Living Room

A Psychiatric Respite Program Offering Safety and Solutions

What is the Living Room?

The Living Room is a psychiatric respite program, the first of its kind in Illinois. It is a comfortable, non-clinical space that offers an alternative to hospital emergency rooms for adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies. The goal of the program is to provide a calm and safe environment in which guests can resolve crises without more intensive intervention.

Resources Offered:

• Crisis intervention

• A safe space in which to rest or relax

• Trained Recovery Support Specialists

• Assistance with problem solving

• On-site intakes for Turning Point services

• Linkage with referrals for emergency housing, healthcare, and food

• Healthy refreshments while in The Living Room

What can you expect when you come?

When you come to The Living Room, you will be greeted by a member of The Living Room program staff. A licensed therapist will assess your safety and collect preliminary information. A trained recovery support specialist will orient you to The Living Room and will support you throughout your time here. The Living Room staff will assist you in accessing and using the available resources in order to help you resolve your crisis. All services provided are free of charge, no matter where you live.

If your circumstances cannot be resolved by the services we offer, we will refer you to other providers.

What makes The Living Room so special?

Trained recovery support specialists with personal experience in managing the challenges of mental illness will provide crisis intervention, support, and mentoring with assistance from program staff. In this way, The Living Room emphasizes consumer leadership and promotes a model for other mental health providers in Illinois. In addition, this innovative program is expected to demonstrate major cost savings for the State by decreasing the demand on area emergency rooms while caring for guests in a compassionate, non-intrusive setting.

Find Local Support

Turning Point BHCC

Main Location: 8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

Hours: Open 24/7/365Evanston Location: 311 Elmwood Avenue
Noon – 8:00 p.m. Daily

Call 847.933.9202

The Josselyn Center

Location: 1779 Maple Street, Northfield, IL 60093

One block from I-94 (Willow Road exit). ADA-accessible.

Hours: Monday – Sunday, 7am – 12am

Call 847.441.5600

Mobile Living Room

Our Mobile Living Room travels through the community, providing crisis support and information about mental health resources. Informed by their own lived experience, our exceptional team offers compassion, hope, and expertise.

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98% Success Rate

Over the past decade, the Living Room has helped 98% of our guests avoid hospital emergency room services. All guests are screened for safety. Turning Point will offer as many options as we can for your recovery.

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