An estimated 21 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode, as of 2021 numbers reported by the National Institute of Mental Health. Depression and depressive episodes can make it hard for you to live your life the way that you deserve to. Lincoln Prairie offers programs and services to the Springfield community that can help you manage your depression and live a happier, mentally healthier life.

Depression, or major depressive disorder, affects the way that you feel, think and even act. Someone who struggles with depression may have issues with finding joy in activities they’ve previously enjoyed, maintaining healthy relationships or investing in self-care and maintenance. Someone with depression may feel hopeless, or feel like they personally are a failure. Depression can show up in many ways depending on your circumstances and pre-existing conditions, and can cause serious issues, even death, if not treated. 

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient services for teens suffering from depression in Illinois. Our programs focus on patient & family centered treatment plans, trauma-informed care and accessibility for patients and their families. 

For adolescents who need a higher concentration of care, we offer inpatient treatment. Your teen will stay at our facility, overseen by our qualified staff. Our inpatient programming includes:

• 24-hour assessments and referrals
• Multidisciplinary evaluations
• Qualified mental health professionals
• Behavioral and expressive therapy
• Medication management
• Individual, group and family counseling
• Parent training/support sessions
• Academic/classroom instruction

Our inpatient teenage psychiatric care takes into account who your teen is, their specific needs, your needs as a parent and more. Our main goal is to provide the best adolescent inpatient treatment possible and to set your teen up for success during and after treatment. 

Lincoln Prairie’s outpatient treatment is great for teens who don’t need around the clock supervision, but will still benefit from a structured program. During outpatient treatment, your child will attend several therapeutic groups across a handful of hours, returning home at the end of the session. Our outpatient programs include medication management, dialectical behavioral therapy, and anger management group. 

Our LGBTQ+ inpatient program provides support groups for those who are LGBTQ+, psychiatrists who understand LGBTQ+ needs and a comfortable environment with an overall goal of stronger mental health in the long-term. We believe that it’s necessary to work within the unique context of being an LGBTQ+ youth in today’s society to accurately treat adolescents in the queer community struggling with their mental health.