Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital

10/01/2026

Tomorrow we're co-hosting a free virtual CEU event along with our sister hospital, Hartgrove Behavioral Health System, and our friends at Mental Health America of Illinois

Licensed social workers, psychologists and counselors are eligible to earn 1.5 CEU credits.

Learn more below. 👇

09/25/2026

These statistics speak for themselves. But how can we make a difference?

It starts by reaching out to each other more to check in, having honest conversations about what's going on in our lives and then if things get too heavy to handle, 📞 calling a professional for help.

So check in on your loved ones and those friends you haven't talked to in a while, because one text message or phone call could be all the help they need to turn things around.

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09/21/2026

Looking for a great place to work where you'll make a real difference in people's lives?

We are seeking a manager of risk and performance improvement at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital. It's a very important role where you'll lead facility-wide initiatives, ensure regulatory readiness, facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration and mitigate institutional risk.

Contact us to learn more or ✍ apply here: https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/358899/manager%2c-risk-and-performance-improvement/job.

09/18/2026

We are incredibly proud to serve several Hispanic communities throughout the Chicago area, and we'll be recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and the many contributions this population has made to our surrounding neighborhoods and culture.

We look forward to celebrating all month long, and we're here to help whenever we're needed. 💚

09/17/2026

We're always grateful to have Vivian Warens-Garcia, RN, teaching our staff and leading courses about care that could literally save someone's life.

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All mental health professionals should be able to recognize the warning signs of su***de early, as it could make a real difference in someone's life.

That's why we do su***de prevention training for our employees every year. Vivian Warens-Garcia, RN, leads the course that empowers our staff to provide life-saving care and resources when they're needed most.

Some of the main points Vivian teaches are to recognize subtle changes in a patient, have empathy and open conversations about the way forward whenever someone is struggling.

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09/14/2026

Ever tried using mindfulness techniques for kids and teens? They often get overlooked, but it's a regular part of our treatment here at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital.

Talking goes a long way. See how these tips can help next time your child has to get something off their chest. It's all about trust. And when you think it might be time to talk to a professional, we're here to help.

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09/10/2026

Together, we can change the narrative on su***de. 🤝

As mental health professionals, we know life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. But we're here to help.

Starting the conversation can be the first step to making a real difference in someone's life.

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09/09/2026

As a diagnostic extern in our psychology student training program, Mia Robinson loves working with our patients at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital.

"Everyone I have met here has been really wonderful. You can see they have really good relationships with the patients. I feel like I have learned a lot in my short time here."

We're very proud to prepare students like Mia, who's studying to get her Psy.D. from National Louis University, for the next step in their mental health careers. Mia wants people to know that mental health support doesn't end at the hospital. It's a journey that takes time, effort and collaboration far beyond our hospital walls.

09/07/2026

We hope everyone enjoys the Labor Day holiday with friends and family today!

Spending time outdoors with people you're close to is a great way to relax and recharge your mental health.

09/02/2026

👋 Meet Mikey Shock, a diagnostic extern as part of our psychology student training program! She's working on getting her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Illinois Tech, and we're proud to have her in our program.

She chose a career in mental health because she wants to help people that are misunderstood, and she especially enjoys working with patients in our Polaris Program: "Having the Polaris Program is really meaningful to me as a transgender individual myself." 💚

Mikey said it's good for patients to see the same identities that are thriving and know that that is a possible future outcome for them.

Learn more about Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital's Polaris Program here: https://garfieldparkhospital.com/treatment-services/specialty-programs/polaris-program/.