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SALE ENDED View Presentations Place bids beginning May 1 Bid On Auction Items View Posts CLICK HERE TO: Donate Now or Be a Sponsor MANY THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: May Day Basket Sales We've put a new spin on an old tradition just for you! May Day is known for celebrating springtime and new life. In the 19th and 20th centuries, people would leave a basket containing flowers and sweets on each other's doorsteps, usually anonymously. The custom was to knock on the door, yell “May basket!” and then run. ​ Help support Ecker programs & services by ordering your very own May Baskets that have been lovingly assembled for you by Ecker staff & clients. SALE ENDED MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Read More Self-Care Sunday Sit back, relax, and learn something new! Ecker staff and other local professionals will share ways in which individuals can enhance their mental health and well-being. Join live presentations, ask questions, and interact with other participants via an online chat. Don't worry if you can't attend, because all segments will be recorded and available to download. View Presentations MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Read More Online Gift Basket Auction Everyone can use a little more self-care in their life!​ Self-care means taking all the steps you can to take care of your physical and mental health and well-being, including hygiene, nutrition, managing stressors, and seeking medical care if needed. Take a look at some of the self-care themed gift baskets curated from local businesses and generous donors and bid on your favorites! Proceeds will be used to support Ecker programs and services, which help clients learn to live healthier lives. Bid On Auction Items MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Read More Mental Health Mondays Start your week out right with some tips on how to feel your best! ​ Join us online every Monday in the month of May for tips on how to feel better and improve your emotional wellness. From mood-boosting activities to mental health day ideas, you are sure to find something new to try yourself or with loved ones! ​ ​ View Posts MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Read More Have Questions About the Event? Send us a message with your question and we will get back to you ASAP! First Name Last Name Email Send Thanks for submitting!

We're sorry to hear that you can't make it to our Spring Luncheon. We would still like to connect with you and share information that is the most meaningful to you. Please let us know a little more about you by answering the questions below - all responses are optional! Reason for not attending: Scheduling conflict Not interested I'd rather not say I am interested in learning more about: New programs & services Upcoming events Giving opportunities Volunteer opportunities Other (describe below) Contact preferences: Email (2x/month) Postal mail (4x/year) Phone call (request a call) In-person (request a visit) Not interested - please remove me from your list Your preferred contact info (all fields are optional except email address): First Name Last Name Email Select an Address Phone Company Position Message Submit Thanks for submitting! Donations are Welcome & Appreciated Please consider supporting our Spring Fundraising efforts by making a donation today! Donate Now

Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD) Prevention Services Ecker's ATOD Prevention Services provide programming in schools and throughout the community to prevent underage drinking, vaping & illicit drug use, decrease risk factors, and increase protective measures in the community. ​ Prevention Specialists work collaboratively with other community-based organizations to help make our community a safer, healthier place for children to grow up. Programs held during health classes and after school that empower youth through education include: Alcohol Awareness Month activities Cebrin Goodman Teen Institute (CGTI) Communication campaigns to prevent underage alcohol use & vaping Generation RX Leadership Empowerment And Development (LEAD) summer program National Prevention Week activities Operation Snowball program Red Ribbon Week activities Too Good For Drugs program Vaping Cessation Education program Youth Empowering Students (YES) program Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in our Parent Universities, which are presentations to educate parents on current trends, signs of drug & alcohol use, prevention strategies, and resources to obtain help. Want to get involved? For more information, contact our Prevention Coordinator at: (847) 695-0484, Ext. 3209

​ Calling Ecker's Intake Line is the first step to receive treatment at any of our locations. Our Intake & Assessment Team provides treatment recommendations and referrals to individuals who need mental health, substance use disorder, and/or gambling disorder services. What to Expect During the Intake Process Our Intake Team acts as the first contact for new clients by returning calls on our Intake Line and meeting with clients to get started. Our Assessment Team provides Mental Health Assessments, Reassessments, and Individual Treatment Planning. New clients need to provide insurance information, proof of income, and a photo ID. The next step is to complete new client intake paperwork and speak with an Intake/Assessment Specialist. Following the assessment, clients receive treatment recommendations based on their individual needs. To inquire about services, contact us at: (847) 695-0484

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Insurance & Fees Our belief at Ecker Center is that behavioral healthcare should be accessible and affordable for everyone. We are committed to providing personalized and compassionate treatment to all individuals, regardless of their residency, insurance status, or financial capability. ​ Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid-MCO, and some private insurance is accepted for all behavioral health services deemed medically necessary. Copays are required at time of service. Reduced fees for self-pay clients are available on sliding fee scale based on household income.

Get to Know Us Furthering our cause is the most important goal of our organization. We seek to support, empower, and provide high quality resources to our community in a safe and secure environment. Our Mission Ecker Center for Behavioral Health's mission is to optimize the well-being of individuals and communities through the delivery of accessible, comprehensive and quality behavioral health care which includes prevention, education and intervention. Our Vision Ecker Center for Behavioral Health's vision is to be a safe, supportive, and empowering provider of comprehensive behavioral health care services for children, adolescents, and adults in our communities. Our Values Our most prized resource is a multi-disciplinary staff of dedicated professionals. While each of us has a unique contribution to make, we are united in our focus on the core values of our organization, which are: Respect for the individual. Diversity, equity and inclusion where all individuals feel included, safe, accepted and valued. Exceptional service and client experience. Empowerment of clients. Community responsiveness and engagement. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all clients, staff, and board members feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other individual characteristic. Our Programs & Services At-A-Glance ​ Ecker Center’s treatment programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, and accredited by The Joint Commission. Crisis & Emergency Stabilization Services Learn More Clinical Services & Treatment Programs Learn More Prevention, Education & Intervention Services Learn More Additional On-Site Services & Resources Learn More

We Want to Meet You! Ecker Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are always looking for new people to join our team, whether through part-time or full-time employment or through an internship . See below to learn more about current opportunities available. Employment Opportunities Full-time click here , Part-time click here. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: Faisal Khan at fkhan@eckercenter.org . For any questions, please contact Faisal at 847-695-0484 ext. 2145. ​ We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package includin g vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, extended sick leave for short term disability, medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance and Aflac supplemental benefits, Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending account and a 4 03b retirement plan including company contributions. Benefits eligibility depends on hours worked. Ecker Center is a qualified 501c3 organization, and working at Ecker Center full time qualifies for public service student loan forgiveness. Employment Opportunties Internships Internships ​ If you are a student who is interested in working in the field of behavioral health, we invite you to check out our internship opportunities. A limited number of internships are available for Masters-level students studying Social Work or Counseling. We also work with Bachelor's level students studying in the social work and counseling fields. Additionally, opportunities for nursing students, nurse practitioners, and psychiatry students are available in our clinic. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: Nisha Shah at nshah@eckercenter.org . No phone calls, please.

Meet Our Leadership Team Daphne Sandouka Ed.D, LCPC Chief Executive Officer Ramona Grauzinis MBA, SPHR Chief Human Resources Officer Victoria Gesinger LCPC, RDDP Chief Clinical Officer Ecker's leadership team is comprised of executives who care passionately about the behavioral health care industry as well as the clients they serve. Nisha Shah MS, CRC, LCPC Chief Mental Health Officer Steve Lindahl LCSW, CADC Chief Financial Officer Jim Brunetti LCPC Operations Director Kim Petit Executive Coordinator Herb Stricklin MS, LCPC Director of Substance Use Recovery & Prevention Mariah Kuick MSW, LCSW Outpatient Mental Health Director

Meet Our Board Members Our Board of Directors bring expertise, compassion, and generosity to Ecker Center. Early, Tousey, Wlodek, Wong & Early, LLP Partner/Attorney at Law Alan Kirk Vice Chairperson IZALE Financial Group Business Development Officer Stephen Tousey Treasurer Early, Tousey, Wlodek, Wong & Early, LLP Partner/Attorney at Law Patricia Arroyo Secretary Ascension St Joseph Hospital Manager, Interpreter Services & Community Engagement Meghan Early Chairperson Ann Boisclair Board Member Elgin Mental Health Center Quality Manager (Retired) Robert Steffen Board Member Aaron Sellers Board Member 360 Solutions Strategic Partner Timothy Sheldon Board Member 16th Judicial Circuit Court Kane County Judge (Retired) Steffen Law, P.C. Owner/Attorney at Law Linda Siete Board Member Reflejos Publications, LLC Manager, Sales & Operations David Conroy Board Member Gordon Flesch Co. Sales Manager Tiffany Tyson Board Member Vice President | Commercial Lending Inland Bank & Trust Ron Korte Board Member KorComm Sales & Marketing Solutions Director of Business Development