Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center offers treatment in a gender-specific environment for individuals facing behavioral health challenges, such as eating disorders, chemical dependency, and co-occurring conditions. Our individualized treatment options combine clinical and holistic therapies, along with daily 12-Step practice to promote long-term recovery.
ABOUT TIMBERLINE KNOLLS – LEMONT, IL
Timberline Knolls, located in Lemont, Illinois, provides residential treatment for adult women and adolescent girls struggling with eating disorders, addictions, or mood disorders. Established in 2005, our campus consists of four residential buildings and is located approximately 30 miles from Chicago.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
To begin the admissions process, clients or their parents can schedule an in-depth phone screening by contacting our facility. The screening typically lasts about 30 minutes. For adolescent women, we may request to speak with a representative from the client’s most recent school. Timberline Knolls admits women and girls who are aged 12 or older.
Our treatment program is Christian faith-based and incorporates various methods, including the 12-Step method, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), crisis intervention, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), exposure therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.
During treatment, clients receive one-on-one therapy sessions, expressive and experiential therapy, education about disease processes and recovery, meal support and regular consultation with dietary staff, group sessions to teach behavior modification and emotion management, family therapy, 12-step facilitation, on-site and off-site twelve-step meetings, a weekly psychiatric consultation, trauma awareness and recovery support, and educational services for school-age women.
Timberline Knolls also offers medically managed detox for those who require it, in addition to treatment for dual diagnoses. Unique treatments include art therapy and dance/movement therapy.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Our treatment team at Timberline Knolls consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, addiction and eating disorder counselors, expressive therapists, and clinical support staff.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
At Timberline Knolls, limited information is currently available regarding living arrangements and related offerings. However, Best-rehabs.com surveyed 30 alumni who gave our facility an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars for cleanliness. Situated on 43 wooded acres, our grounds have received an American Institute of Landscape Architects Award. Photos on our website showcase modern and spacious buildings, along with an art studio, activity room, and gardens.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of the survey, Best-rehabs.com polled 30 alumni, who provided generally positive feedback. Out of the 30 reviewers, 25 said they would recommend Timberline Knolls to friends or family members seeking treatment. The anonymous clients gave the facility an average rating of 4.6 out of five stars for staff experience, 4.4 stars for cleanliness, 4.3 stars for family participation, and 4 stars for counseling options.
Alumni praised the staff for their knowledge and genuine care, appreciated the women-only environment, and enjoyed the food and accommodations. One alum stated, “TK saved my life. I hated the thought of treatment, but if I hadn’t gone, I wouldn’t be here.”
In terms of weaknesses, alumni mentioned that the facility was expensive and often not covered by insurance.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Best-rehabs.com surveyed eleven friends and family members of clients, who gave the facility very good ratings. Eight out of the eleven reviewers said they would recommend Timberline Knolls to others. The anonymous loved ones gave the facility an average rating of 4.4 out of five stars for staff experience, 4.3 stars for cleanliness, 4 stars for family participation, and 4 stars for counseling options. One reviewer stated, “Everything about this treatment center was top notch! They have a beautiful facility and wonderful counselors.”
Loved ones mentioned various weaknesses, including the price, location, and spiritual aspect of the facility.
FINANCING
Timberline Knolls accepts insurance, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Humana/Corp Health, Magellan Health, MultiPlan, ValueOptions, Tricare, and more. Please note that information regarding costs is not currently available.