Lake Behavioral Hospital

What Lake Behavioral Hospital does

Lake Behavioral Hospital is a private, for-profit behavioral health facility founded in March 2018 and headquartered at 2615 Washington Street, Waukegan, Illinois, on the former Vista Medical Center West campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of mental health care spanning inpatient stabilization, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs for three patient cohorts: adolescents aged 13-17, adults, and older adults aged 55+ (the Monarch Senior Adult Program), with a specialized Adult Dual Diagnosis track for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Service lines include psychiatric evaluation, medication management, individual/group/family therapy, and supportive therapies (art, music, yoga, tai chi), with 24/7 free confidential screenings accepted via phone, walk-in, or a Zoom-based telehealth platform.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lean: Zoom is used as the telehealth video layer for remote screenings and outpatient therapy, while operations rely on standard payer-claims and EHR workflows typical of an acute behavioral health facility. The hospital is Joint Commission accredited, HIPAA and CCPA compliant, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurance, making reimbursement the primary revenue mechanic. Payer-per-diem and case-rate reimbursements for inpatient stays, alongside per-session billing for IOP/PHP and outpatient services, constitute the core revenue model.

Commercially, Lake Behavioral operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market anchored by a community liaison team that builds referral relationships with healthcare providers, ERs, and emergency services across Lake County, Illinois, and Southern Wisconsin. Since May 30, 2023, a multi-municipal Chapter 51 agreement has channeled Wisconsin crisis patients to the facility, materially reducing transport times and expanding the addressable catchment. Marketing is multi-channel, spanning social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn), a podcast presence on WLIP, educational content, and continuing-education events co-hosted with MaineStay. Leadership is centered on CEO Cindy DeMarco, who received the 2024 David Wagner Mental Health Advocacy Award for her role in driving the cross-county MOU.

Name

Lake Behavioral Hospital

Legal name

Lake Behavioral Hospital

Website

https://lakebehavioralhospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lake Behavioral Hospital is a private, Joint Commission-accredited psychiatric hospital in Waukegan, Illinois, operating since 2018 to deliver inpatient, PHP/IOP, and telehealth mental health and dual-diagnosis treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors in Lake County, IL and Southern Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inpatient Psychiatric Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (622210), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals (HLAFAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL), Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Mental health treatment
• Inpatient psychiatric care
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Intensive outpatient programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waukegan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Behavioral Health Treatment Services: Revenue generated from inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient mental health treatment services. Services are covered by insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, and major insurance plans.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lake Behavioral Hospital is a mental health treatment facility providing inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents, adults, and older adults. Services include psychiatric stabilization, individual and group therapy, medication management, dual diagnosis treatment, and behavioral telehealth screenings, all delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team at its Waukegan, Illinois campus.

Product overview

Lake Behavioral Hospital is a mental health treatment facility offering a comprehensive, specialized portfolio of behavioral health programs for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The hospital operates an inpatient care division comprising the Adult Mental Health Program, Monarch Senior Adult Program (55+), Adolescent Mental Health Program, and Adult Dual Diagnosis Program. Outpatient services include an Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), both offering step-down and alternative-to-hospitalization options. Additional services include Medication Management and Behavioral Telehealth Services for virtual screenings and outpatient therapy. The hospital provides free 24/7 mental health screenings and accepts major insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. Located in Waukegan, Illinois, the facility has served patients since March 2018.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Mental Health Program Inpatient treatment program for adults experiencing mental health disorders including suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and ADHD. Includes group therapy, supportive therapies such as art therapy, music therapy, yoga and tai chi, and family counseling.
• Monarch Senior Adult Program Specialized treatment program for patients over 55 with psychiatric illnesses including bereavement, changes in functioning, social withdrawal, and suicidal thoughts. Includes solution-focused treatment, group therapy, behavioral strategies, and medication evaluation and management.
• Adolescent Mental Health Program Inpatient mental health treatment for teenagers and adolescents exhibiting warning signs such as suicidal thoughts, self-harm, mood swings, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues. Includes school attendance for academic continuity during treatment.
• Adult Dual Diagnosis Program Specialized program treating both mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously. Addresses addiction to alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, and other substances with co-occurring mental health concerns.
• Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Intensive outpatient program providing group therapy for adults with mental health disorders including bipolar disorder, addiction, and trauma. Offered 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with transportation and lunch provided.
• Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Partial hospitalization program for adolescents ages 13-17, offering group therapy, activity therapy, weekly family therapy, and medication management. Program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM with average length of stay 3-4 weeks.
• Behavioral Telehealth Services Virtual mental health and chemical dependency screenings and outpatient therapy services using secure video conferencing technology (Zoom), offered 24/7 at no cost for screenings.
• Free 24/7 Mental Health Screenings Free, confidential mental health screenings available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with trained clinicians. Includes insurance verification and pre-certification services.
• Medication Management Program Medication management services helping patients understand how psychiatric medications work, manage medication routines, and achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Kenosha County Municipalities (Wisconsin)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2023Unprecedented multi-year agreement (5+ years in making) between more than a dozen Wisconsin municipalities enabling Chapter 51 patients to receive mental health treatment at Lake Behavioral Hospital. Previously, patients in mental health crisis were transported several hours to facilities like Winnebago. This agreement allows treatment minutes from home, improving emotional support and reducing law enforcement burden.
• Healthcare Providers across Illinois and Southern WisconsincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity outreach partnerships with healthcare providers in Lake County and throughout Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The hospital extends partnership and teamwork values to help offer the best continuum of care for patients. Community liaison team works to help providers and be available to provide education about programs and services.
• MaineStaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MaineStay (a service of Maine Township) to provide continuing education for behavioral health professionals, educators, parents, and the community. The training series provides relevant, emerging education on behavioral health topics for clinicians treating patients in the field, with continuing education units through Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rogers Behavioral Health: Wisconsin-headquartered specialty behavioral health system offering inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization programs for OCD, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. Directly comparable on specialty psychiatric services, regional Midwest footprint, and continuum-of-care model.
• Linden Oaks Behavioral Health: Illinois-based behavioral health provider (part of Edward-Elmhurst Health) running inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Comparable on Illinois market, multi-level-of-care model, and broad patient age range.
• Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System: Suburban Chicago-area psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Closely comparable on Illinois geography, multi-age program structure, and inpatient psychiatric delivery model.
• Cedar Hills Hospital (Acadia facility): Acadia Healthcare-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital in the Pacific Northwest offering adult, adolescent, and senior programs with IOP/PHP. Closely comparable on multi-age program design, for-profit delivery model, and full continuum of behavioral health services.
• Rosecrance Health Network: Not-for-profit behavioral health provider with inpatient, residential, and outpatient programs across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Comparable on regional Midwest presence, dual diagnosis programming, and adolescent-to-adult continuum of care.

Broad incumbents

• Acadia Healthcare: Pure-play behavioral healthcare operator running a national network of psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers. Closest direct comp on business model — inpatient psychiatric care with commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare reimbursement.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest U.S. for-profit hospital operator with behavioral health service lines at multiple facilities. Comparable on for-profit acute and psychiatric hospital operating model, scale, and government payer exposure.
• Universal Health Services: Large, publicly traded hospital operator with a substantial Behavioral Health division running dozens of inpatient psychiatric facilities across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-site operator of psychiatric hospitals serving similar patient acuity and payer mix as Lake Behavioral.
• Ascension Behavioral Health: National Catholic health system operating inpatient psychiatric units and behavioral health programs across multiple states including Illinois and Wisconsin. Comparable as a system competitor offering inpatient psychiatric services in the same Midwest catchment.

Regional players

• Aurora Behavioral Health Services: Wisconsin-based behavioral health services within Advocate Aurora Health operating inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient programs. Comparable as a regional inpatient psychiatric provider serving the Southern Wisconsin catchment that Lake Behavioral's Chapter 51 MOU targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lakebehavioral
• Facebookfacebook.com/lakebehavioralhospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-behavioral-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakebehavioral

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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