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Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and adolescents, ages 5-17. We focus on treating every child with compassion and respect. Using proven treatment approaches we provide thorough and individualized care. Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital recognizes the importance of building and sustaining trust with our patients, their families and the communities we serve. We take pride in providing youth and families individualized care in a safe and dignified manner. Give Us a Call
All information is held in the strictest of confidence. If you or someone in your care needs immediate assistance, please call us at (773) 265-3700 today. Physicians are on the medical staff of Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. Model representations of real patients are shown. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.
10/31/2025
Our Expressive Therapy team's annual Trunk-or-Treat event was a monster mash of creativity, candy and community!
Each department brought their A-game with Halloween-themed tables (their "trunks") that were scary-good. Our staff went all out to make the day magical for our patients, and the kids and teens had a blast bouncing from booth to booth while playing games in between.
Patients also voted for their favorite table! 🗳️ The winning department gets a special prize from HR (and bragging rights for the year, of course).
The competition didn't stop there — we had a pumpkin decorating contest, too! 🎃
Hear about it from our Director of Expressive Therapy, Jennifer Ramirez: 💬 “Events like our Trunk-or-Treat Halloween party are great for the patients because it shows that the hospital is a community. It gives them a chance to get to know other departments outside of their treatment team and lets staff build a positive rapport with our patient population.”
10/30/2025
Behavioral health and primary care are deeply connected, but bridging the gap between them takes real collaboration. 🤝
Next week, 🎤 our COO, Patrick Sanders, M.S., M.A., M.H.A., will join a panel of healthcare leaders at the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable in Chicago for a discussion on Cracking the Code on Behavioral Health in Primary Care. The conversation will explore practical ways to improve coordination, expand access and create a more seamless patient experience.
From addressing workforce shortages to creating better pathways between primary care and behavioral health providers, this session gets to the heart of what it takes to build a more connected, responsive system for patients.
We look forward to having Patrick represent both Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital and Hartgrove Behavioral Health System to share his insights on how collaboration, coordination and compassion can come together to move the industry forward.
10/29/2025
For many of our patients, the idea of college feels out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be.
🎥 In this clip from a panel discussion during the Becker's Hospital Review Behavioral Health Summit, our CEO, Steven Airhart, shares how our partnership with a local college opened new doors for patients through creative, therapeutic activities and exposure to higher education.
Professors and students join us regularly at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital to lead art, music and comedy sessions that help patients express themselves and explore new possibilities, including the path to college itself.
Partnerships like these remind us that healing is about more than traditional forms of treatment — it’s also about opportunity, empowerment and connection. We’re proud of the work our team does to reimagine what behavioral health treatment can look like.
Stay tuned: 🎤 Steven will be back on stage next week at the Becker’s Healthcare 13th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable in Chicago! He’ll join other healthcare leaders for two sessions on behavioral health trends and health system crisis response.
10/28/2025
🚑 Happy National First Responders Day!
Today we’re giving a special shout-out to our own Group Chief Operating Officer, Patrick Sanders, M.S., M.A., M.H.A., who’s always been a first responder at heart.
He spent more than a decade on an ambulance, answering calls and helping people on some of their hardest days. That commitment to serving others never fades (his EMT license is still current!). Patrick said he’s always wanted to help people, and that drive hasn’t changed one bit.
We're so glad to have him as our COO at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital! And to all the EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, police officers, dispatchers and everyone who runs toward a crisis instead of away from it: THANK YOU! 💚
10/27/2025
💭 Myth: "If my child starts PHP, they’ll fall behind in school."
✅ Fact: Nope! Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is built to support kids and teens, not sideline them.
PHP gives young people the chance to focus on their mental health during the day by learning coping skills, building resilience and working through challenges, all while staying connected to school and home life.
It is intensive treatment and real-world balance all rolled into one. For many families, it’s the bridge that helps kids get back on track. And if that's the bridge your family needs, give us a call or learn more on our website here: http://spklr.io/6180BzRWK.
10/23/2025
We owe a huge shout-out and an even bigger THANK YOU to Dawn and Scott Dubow for recently donating a large amount of athletic and team apparel. Because of them, our shelves are fully stocked at both Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital and Hartgrove Behavioral Health System! 🙌
Donations like these are a big deal for us. They help our patients feel seen, cared for and confident. Getting a new hoodie or a favorite team shirt can make a patient's day just a little brighter and remind them that people out there care about them, plus having something comfortable (and cool! 😎) to wear can make a positive difference during treatment.
We’re so grateful for generous community members who continue to support our patients in meaningful ways. 💚
10/22/2025
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) isn’t just about being "bad at paying attention." A lot of people get that wrong, so we're here to clear it up a bit. 🧠 It’s actually a difference in how the brain develops and manages things like focus, impulse control and emotions, which is why kids with ADHD might struggle in class, at home or with friends, even when trying their best.
Most kids get diagnosed in elementary school, but symptoms can continue into the teen years and adulthood. The earlier it’s recognized, the sooner kids can learn skills that help with organization, emotional regulation and self-esteem.
With the right support (like therapy, structure, school collaboration and sometimes medication), kids and teens with ADHD can thrive. 💪
We see ADHD every day at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital, and our programs are designed to help families understand it and build strategies that make daily life easier and a lot less stressful.
10/21/2025
Happy Pharmacy Week!
The pharmacy team at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital (led by Dr. Ehsan Tavassoli, pictured right) may not always be front and center, but their work touches every corner of the hospital. From reviewing and preparing medications to ensuring the right doses reach the right patients at the right time, they help keep care safe, smooth and effective. Plus they’re a critical resource for our clinical teams, answering questions, double-checking details and providing expertise that supports better outcomes for patients.
Their role requires precision, collaboration and a lot of behind-the-scenes coordination, and they do it every day with dedication and care. 👏
10/20/2025
Say it with us: 🗣️ THERAPY CAN HELP ANYONE!
(Sorry if that feels like we're yelling 😆, but it's something we need to shout from the mountaintops.)
Hospitals like ours aren't just about inpatient care. While we are great at that, Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital also offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for kids and teens, and we can help support the whole family.
We are looking to fill two crucial roles in the Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital clinical psychology department.
1️⃣ Clinical Director of Psychological Testing — Do you have experience with psych testing? Have you worked with underserved patient populations? The right person for this role understands the impact of trauma and sociocultural factors on an individual, as well as the impact of generational trauma. It also includes supervision of students and shared oversight of our psychology training program.
2️⃣ Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2026-27 training year — Are you looking to enhance your clinical, supervisory and administrative skills in a behavioral health setting? Our next postdoctoral fellow will be actively involved in the supervision of predoctoral practicum students, as well as in program development and administration.
For kids and teens, growing up in an unsafe environment shapes how they see the world, how they trust others and even how they see themselves. Parents often carry invisible wounds that make it harder to show up the way they want to for their children.
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month reminds us that safety at home serves as a foundation for healing, growth and connection. Supporting survivors means supporting families, giving kids and teens the chance to feel secure, loved and free.
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home. Together, let's stand up, speak out and work toward a future free from abuse. 💜
10/15/2025
Our dietary team spends their days fueling us, so last week we flipped the script to celebrate Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week. 🎉🍴
They got a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy someone else’s cooking for a change. From catered food and sweet treats to gift bags and handwritten thank-you notes from all over the hospital, it was our way of saying: we see you, we appreciate you and we could not do this without you.
This team is the definition of behind-the-scenes heroes, and we cannot thank them enough for everything they do for both patients and staff. Perhaps one of the thank-you cards said it best: "Thank you for making our patients happy! 🙂"
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Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and adolescents, ages 5-17.
We focus on treating every child with compassion and respect. Using proven treatment approaches we provide thorough and individualized care.
Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital recognizes the importance of building and sustaining trust with our patients, their families and the communities we serve. We take pride in providing youth and families individualized care in a safe and dignified manner.
Need more info? Give Us a Call
All information is held in the strictest of confidence. If you or someone in your care needs immediate assistance, please call us at (773) 265-3700 today.
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