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Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center: The Living Room

If you or a loved one is experiencing overwhelming life circumstances, mental health or substance use issues, join us in The Living Room.* Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center provides this space for people to address crises without going to an emergency department.

Facts about The Living Room

  • Open to any DeKalb County resident age 18 or older
  • You do not need to be a registered client of Ben Gordon Center
  • No appointment needed
  • No cost

In The Living Room, peer recovery support specialists will welcome you. These specialists have had personal experiences with mental health and substance use issues. They also have training that helps them provide crisis intervention, recovery support and community resources.


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