Levels of care in Illinois

• You want structure and practice (DBT/CBT/trauma skills).
• You feel isolated and want community/accountability.
• You want a lower-cost option (often).

Often 60–120 minutes weekly (varies by program).

• Symptoms are disrupting life (work/school/relationships).
• You need multiple sessions per week to stabilize.
• You’re safe at home, but you need more structure.

Commonly 3 hours/day, 3–5 days/week (varies).

• You’re struggling to function day-to-day without near-daily support.
• You need a strong container to stabilize quickly.
• You do not need 24/7 inpatient care (but you need a lot of help).

Often 5 days/week, ~5–6 hours/day (varies).

• You can’t stay safe, or safety is uncertain.
• You can’t care for basic needs due to symptoms.
• There’s severe withdrawal risk or rapid escalation.

Varies—often days to 1–2 weeks (stabilization + discharge planning).