Adolescent Residential Treatment Near Joliet, IL

Your Voice. Your Choice. Our Team.

When Outpatient Care Is No Longer Enough

If your teen needs a higher level of care, SunCloud Health offers adolescent residential treatment for girls ages 13-18 at our Matteson, Illinois campus. Families in Joliet and the southwest suburbs may consider residential treatment when symptoms are affecting safety, school, family life, eating patterns, substance use, or daily functioning.

our adolescent continuum also includes PHP, IOP, and outpatient care, allowing families to explore the right level of support for their teen.

Joliet families may be looking for a program that can support a teen’s safety, school functioning, emotional regulation, and co-occurring symptoms without sending the family too far from home.

Integrated careTrauma-informedFamily involvedResidential + step-down planning
Not one diagnosisOur model is built for teens whose symptoms overlap across mood, anxiety, trauma, eating, substance use, and family stress.
Not one trackResidential care can connect with PHP, IOP, outpatient groups, and continuing care planning when a teen is ready for step-down support.
Not aloneParents do not need to know the right level of care before calling. Our admissions team can help sort through what is happening now.
You do not have to figure this out alone

Not Sure What Kind Of Help Your Teen Needs?

Many Joliet families call us because they know something is not working, but they are not sure whether residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care is the right next step. We will listen, ask about safety and symptoms, and help your family understand whether our Matteson adolescent residential program or another level of care may fit.

What Makes SunCloud Different

At SunCloud Health, we treat the whole person, not a diagnosis in isolation. For adolescents, that means looking at how trauma, mood, anxiety, eating patterns, substance use, school stress, family dynamics, and identity development may be interacting. Our goal is one integrated care plan, held by one coordinated team.

Integrated and transdiagnostic

Care is designed for co-occurring concerns instead of forcing a teen into separate silos for each symptom.

Trauma-informed

Our team considers what has happened to a teen, how they have coped, and what support helps them feel safe enough to heal.

Family systems work

Parents and caregivers receive support around communication, boundaries, safety planning, and the transition home.

Real-world continuity

Residential care includes planning for school, home life, outpatient providers, and the next appropriate level of care.

When A Higher Level Of Care May Be Needed

Residential treatment may be worth discussing when a teen’s symptoms are affecting safety, school attendance, family relationships, eating patterns, substance use, emotional regulation, or the ability to participate in ordinary daily life. It can also be appropriate after an inpatient stay, after repeated outpatient setbacks, or when a family needs a more structured environment than home-based support can provide.

Concerns We Commonly Treat

  • Depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and emotional dysregulation
  • Eating disorder symptoms including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID
  • Substance use, process addiction, screen, or gaming-related concerns
  • Self-harm behaviors, school disruption, family stress, and co-occurring diagnoses

What Families Can Expect

  • A safe, structured, supportive therapeutic environment
  • 24-hour support and a fully immersive on-campus community
  • Family involvement and planning for the return home
  • Educational coordination, continuing care, and transition planning

Choosing Adolescent Treatment Near Joliet

Our admissions team will help your family understand how our Matteson residential program fits with other SunCloud Health adolescent services, including PHP, IOP, outpatient groups, and step-down care. Your family can ask about symptoms, safety, school disruption, previous treatment, insurance questions, and whether residential treatment or a less intensive level of care is the most appropriate next step.
Our Team

Meet The Team Supporting Your Teen

SunCloud Health’s adolescent care is supported by a coordinated team. Families are not expected to coordinate every piece alone.

01

Adolescent Psychiatry and Medical Leadership

Psychiatric and medical support help monitor safety, medication needs, stabilization, sleep, mood, anxiety, and other clinical factors that shape the right level of care.

02

Therapists and Evidence-Based Care

Clinical work may draw from DBT, CBT, ACT, CPT, ERP, family therapy, and other trauma-informed approaches based on each teen’s needs.

03

Family and Parent Support

Parents and caregivers are part of the process, with support around communication, boundaries, safety planning, and the transition home.

04

Nutrition, Education, and Daily Structure

For teens with eating disorder concerns, school disruption, or day-to-day functioning challenges, coordinated support helps treatment connect to real life.

How families move from first call to care

Admissions helps clarify what is happening now, what has already been tried, what safety concerns are present, and whether residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care is the best next step.

  1. Talk through symptoms and safety. Share what your teen is experiencing and what level of support has or has not helped.
  2. Review the right level of care. Consider residential treatment alongside PHP, IOP, outpatient groups, and step-down planning.
  3. Plan with the family in mind. Ask about scheduling, school coordination, insurance, travel, and how care continues after discharge.

Outcomes Data

Data That Helps Families Ask Better Questions

Joliet families do not need to become clinical researchers to understand outcomes. SunCloud Health’s adolescent data points to measurable symptom reduction across mood, anxiety, eating-disorder, and trauma measures.

2025 outcomes reportAsk admissions how outcomes are used alongside therapy, psychiatry, family work, and discharge planning.
Depression11.3 -> 7.5

Adolescent depression scores decreased from 11.3 to 7.5.

Anxiety37 -> 31.2

Adolescent anxiety scores decreased from 37 to 31.2.

Eating patterns2.5 -> 1.8

Adolescent eating-disorder scores decreased from 2.5 to 1.8.

Trauma symptoms26.4 -> 20.8

Adolescent trauma scores decreased from 26.4 to 20.8.

Source: SunCloud Health’s outcomes reporting. Lower symptom scores generally reflect improvement, but treatment decisions should be based on a clinical conversation about your teen’s needs.

Public Reviews

What Families And Providers Say About SunCloud Health

Choosing adolescent residential treatment is a major decision. These public reviews highlight themes families often look for: clear communication, whole-person care, clinical intention, and a supportive treatment environment.

“The leadership and team clearly care about both outcomes and experience.”
Public Google review, adolescent care
“The therapists are inclusive, offer care without judgement.”
Public Google review, family experience
“The staff genuinely care about each individual and take the time to understand the whole person–not just a diagnosis.”
Public Google review, SunCloud Health

Reviews are individual experiences shared publicly online. Treatment needs and outcomes vary, and We can help your family decide whether residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care is the right fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SunCloud Health serve families outside Matteson?
Yes. The Matteson residential program serves families from nearby communities, the Chicago area, across Illinois, and beyond.
Is PHP available for teens?
Yes. SunCloud Health offers adolescent partial hospitalization programming.
Do we need to know the right level of care before calling?
No. Many parents call because they know their teen needs more support but are not sure whether residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care is the right fit. We can help your family talk through symptoms, safety, treatment history, and next steps.
What makes SunCloud Health different for complex teen needs?
We use an integrated model for teens who may be facing more than one concern at the same time. Our goal is to understand the whole person, not isolate one diagnosis from the rest of the teen’s life.
Where is adolescent residential treatment located?
Our adolescent residential treatment center is located in Matteson, Illinois, on a three-acre campus in a quiet residential neighborhood. Our adolescent residential program serves girls ages 13-18.

Hope can have structure

Your Teen’s Story Does Not Have To Stay Stuck Here

Families often consider residential care after fear, exhaustion, or repeated setbacks. We can help your child step away from daily pressures, receive coordinated support, and begin practicing the skills they will need when they return home.

A calmer place to beginDistance from immediate stressors can help teens engage with care in a more focused way.
Family remains part of the workParents and caregivers need support, communication, and a plan too.
Planning for what comes nextOur goal is to help your teen move toward the next appropriate level of care with more stability.

Admissions Support

Joliet Families: You Do Not Have To Navigate This Alone

A call or form submission can be the first step toward understanding what your teen needs. We can help your family evaluate residential treatment, PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and transition planning.

If this is an emergency or your teen may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Call admissionsAsk what level of support may fit now.
Fill out the formSend your information and request contact.
Review next stepsDiscuss timing, insurance, safety, and fit.
-Our Research Team-
Timothy D. Brewerton, MD, DLFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, CEDS-S
Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Christopher Womack
Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Christopher Womack joins SunCloud as our Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Womack is board certified in Adult as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, attending the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Adult psychiatry residency and child fellowship training were completed at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Dr. Womack’s treatment  philosophy hinges on strength based, evidence informed care, where collaboration is central to guiding individualized treatment.  He has experience caring for children and teens from varied backgrounds, appreciating the importance of how identity can inform treatment.

Favorite pastimes are cooking new recipes and exploring Chicago’s rich cultural diversity through its neighborhood and fine dining experiences.

Elizabeth E. Sita, MD
Medical Director of Adult Services

Dr. Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with eating disorders. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Chicago and graduated with Highest Honors. She then earned her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and was recognized with the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Psychiatry. She subsequently completed residency with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where she was elected Chief Resident and received the Resident Psychiatrist Leadership & Service Award.

Upon completing her training, Dr. Sita joined the staff atAscension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Hospital, where she served as Assistant Medical Director of the Center for Eating Disorders and Director of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Services before transitioning to lead the new inpatient eating disorder unit as Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital – Chicago. In these roles, she has cared for a multitude of adolescents and adults struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders as well as severe, cooccurring mood, trauma, personality, and substance use disorders.

Dr. Sita has been recognized throughout her training and practice for a commitment to excellence in patient care and for her ability to engage patients in their most challenging moments. Her passions include the care of treatment-resistant eating and mood disorders as well as questions of medical capacity and end-of-life decision making.

She believes that, first and foremost, human connection is key to mental health and well-being and strives to share this philosophy in each and every patient encounter. She is excited to bring her expertise to SunCloud Health as the Medical Director of Adult Services!

 

VIDEO: Meet Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, Medical Director of Adult Services

 

Lacey Lemke, PsyD
Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services

Dr. Lacey Lemke (she/her) is a licensed clinical health psychologist with specialized expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and the practice of medical and health psychology. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology with a Primary Care emphasis at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Lemke went on to complete both her predoctoral clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship through Ascension Health, where she gained advanced training working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-injurious behaviors, as well as within pediatric subspecialty settings including endocrinology, neurology, and adolescent medicine.

Dr. Lemke is deeply committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment. Her professional mission is to support patients in achieving their fullest potential by guiding them to the most appropriate level of care and empowering them to make meaningful, sustainable progress toward improved health and well-being.

VIDEO: 2. Meet Lacey Lemke, PsyD.