Get ready for the Ben Gordon Center Foundation's 5th annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament, November 13th 2010. Proceeds benefit behavorial healthcare of the Ben Gordon Center. For more details call 815.756.4875.

Ben Gordon Center provides professional mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment services. The organization is accredited with Commendation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and holds all the licenses required for operation.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide behavioral healthcare services in a timely manner to the people we serve, in order to assist them in creating the highest quality of life possible.

Membership
BGC is a member of the Precedence Plus Behavioral Health Network, which includes licensed providers in central and northwest Illinois, and is Accredited with Commendation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Donating to Ben Gordon Center
Donations to the Ben Gordon Center Foundation may be used to help someone afford counseling services or to make necessary building and equipment improvements. Whatever the amount, your donation helps Ben Gordon Center fulfill its mission every day.

Suicide Prevention Week 2010 - September 5th-11th

Did you know that, in the United States?

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 25-34 year olds.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-years-olds.
Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for adults between the ages of 18 and 65.
Suicide is the fifth leading cause of death among children who are 5-14 years old.
More people die by suicide each year than by homicide; and Over 1,000 people die by suicide in Illinois every year?

When suicidal behaviors are detected early, lives can be saved. If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide call the Ben Gordon Center Response Line at 1-866-BGC-0111 and talk to a mental health professional right now or walk in during regular business hours or call 911.

Helpful Materials(PDF)
Lets Talk About it Fact Sheet - Teen Suicide
What To Do
Survivors Fact Sheet 2010
Suicide Depression 2010

Spanish(PDF)
Supervivientes de Suicidio Hoja Informativa
Signos de Advertencia

Drive-thru dinner raises over $1600 for mental health and substance abuse services in our community.

The July 30, 2010 Drive-thru dinner was a tremendous success! Thank you to our sponsors: Resource Bank, Illini Security and Jim’s Body Shop! Thank you to our lean mean machine of volunteers who packaged the meals and delivered them to the vehicles! And especially thank you to each and every one who purchased and/or sold dinner tickets. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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BGC Receives Funding for Development of a Community Resource Room modeled for the Autism Program

Tom Matya, representative of the DeKalb County Community Foundation, presents an $8,000 check to Michael Flora, President & CEO of BGC, and Shannon Underwood, manager of Child and Adolescent Team.

(Left: Tom Matya, Center: Shannon Underwood, Right: Michael Flora)

Ben Gordon Center Offers Free Depression Screenings

Ben Gordon Center is offering Free Depression Screenings everyday between the hours of 8:30 and 5:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information call the Ben Gordon Center at 815-756-4875.

Or take a Confidential On-Line Depression Screening now.
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