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      • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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      • Alcohol Addiction
      • Heroin Addiction
      • Opioid Addiction
      • Prescription Drug Addiction
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      • Exercise
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      • Domestic Abuse
      • Emotional Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse
  • Our Programs
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    • Outpatient Treatment and Groups
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    • Intensive Outpatient Program
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    • Telehealth, Hybrid Virtual IOP and PHP
    • Workplace Wellness Programs
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      • Integrated Model
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        • Outpatient
        • Residential
      • Naperville, IL
      • Chicago (Lincoln Park)
    • Our Network
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      • Outcome Study 2-21-2019
      • Outcome Study 4-30-2019
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  • Friday, July 9th, 2021

    Words Matter.

    Words matter. Dr. Kim sets the record straight on the importance of using gender affirming language and avoiding microaggressions in a letter to the editor at MEDPAGE Today in...
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  • Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

    Dr Kim, SunCloud’s nurturing collaborative leader

    Guest post by Hannah Carra I have known Dr. Kim Dennis for several years. I worked in the admissions department at a large residential treatment center in Illinois in...
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  • Sunday, May 31st, 2020

    We were made to survive this

    In the 1930s, America experienced a devastating depression. People died in the hundreds of thousands every year. And yet, death-toll statistics from that era proved inaccurate, simply due to...
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  • Saturday, March 28th, 2020

    Recovery during Covid-19. The importance of staying socially and spiritually connected, just at a physical distance.

    The wisdom contained in the Serenity Prayer is more apropos now than ever amidst the public health crisis facing us all. “God grant me the serenity to accept the...
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  • Wednesday, May 1st, 2019

    Exploring the pain of opioid addiction in a powerful new musical

    GUEST POST by Shale Marks, LCSW, CADC SunCloud Health’s core philosophy met the artistic world on the evening of April 20, when staff therapists attended the performance of “Contact...
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  • Monday, December 12th, 2016

    Gratitude- Not Always Easy To See, but Always There- by Dr Kim.

    Thanksgiving has come and gone with Christmas fast approaching. Many referred to this as the season of giving, which is certainly a fine concept. I like using this holiday...
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  • Saturday, April 2nd, 2016

    Suicide in College: The Tide Needs To Turn

    At this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, Lady Gaga sang a song entitled “Until It Happens to You.” The song shed light on the very real problem of rape on...
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  • Thursday, March 3rd, 2016

    Barbie: Stepping Out in a Whole New Body

    Throughout her tenure as one of America’s most iconic dolls, Barbie has exhibited great versatility in her hairstyles, outfits, and professions. However, in one important area she has not...
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  • Tuesday, December 29th, 2015

    Walking Strong into the New Year

    So…2015 will soon come to a close. As I look forward to a new year, I often reflect on the past 12 months to consider what I have learned,...
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  • Friday, November 13th, 2015

    Apology or Amends?

    In the new Bloomingdale’s 2015 holiday catalog an advertisement depicts a lecherous man peering at a woman with the caption: “Spike your best friend’s egg nog when they’re not...
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Explaining SCH’s Integrated ModelWhy is an integrated treatment model
essential to successfully treating patients?

Dr. Kim Dennis, Co-Founder and Medical Director at SunCloud Health, discusses the vital role the integrated model (that she is pioneering at SunCloud Health) plays in the success of treating patients with co-occurring disorders and underlying trauma. How does SunCloud create an authentic culture of patient support?

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Joint Commission Behavioral Health Care Accreditation.
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  • Treatment
    • Eating Disorders
      • Anorexia
      • Binge Eating Disorder
      • Bulimia
      • Food Addiction
      • Nutrition for Recovery
      • Sugar Addiction
    • Mood Disorders
      • Anxiety
      • Bipolar Disorder
      • Borderline Personality
      • Depression
      • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
    • Substance Abuse
      • Alcohol Addiction
      • Heroin Addiction
      • Opioid Addiction
      • Prescription Drug Addiction
      • Food Addiction
      • Sugar Addiction
      • The Opioid Epidemic
    • Process Addictions
      • Compulsive Buying
      • Exercise
      • Sex & Love
    • Trauma and PTSD
      • Domestic Abuse
      • Emotional Abuse
      • Sexual Abuse
  • Our Programs
    • Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Therapy
    • Outpatient Treatment and Groups
    • Residential Level of Care
    • PHP / Day Treatment Program
    • Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Meaningful jobs for patients, using IPG Model
    • Telehealth, Hybrid Virtual IOP and PHP
    • Workplace Wellness Programs
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • What to Expect
    • Our Patients
    • Our Mission
    • Our Commitments
    • Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
    • Gender Inclusion/LGBTQ Resources
    • Our Philosophy
      • SunCloud’s drug and alcohol abstinence commitment
      • Integrated Model
      • Treatment Philosophy
    • Our Locations
      • Northbrook, IL
        • Outpatient
        • Residential
      • Naperville, IL
      • Chicago (Lincoln Park)
    • Our Network
    • Outcomes
      • Patient Satisfaction Survey
      • Outcome Study 2-21-2019
      • Outcome Study 4-30-2019
    • Careers
    • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
  • Resources
    • Alumni Groups
    • Family Members & Loved Ones
    • FAQ’s & Information
    • Why Treatment Must Come First
    • Find the right 12-step meeting for eating disorders and food addiction
    • News & Events
    • Payment & Insurance
    • Video FAQ
  • Professionals
    • For Payors
    • For Providers and Community
    • For Employers
    • Behavioral Healthcare Today
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  • Contact Us
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    Chicago, IL 60614

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    Naperville, IL 60563

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  • About Us

    SunCloud Health is an integrated, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization and residential treatment center with locations in Northbrook, Naperville and Chicago (Lincoln Park). Guided by Dr. Kim Dennis, our team provides highly individualized care, long-term support and disease management, for human beings of all genders struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, process addictions, eating disorders, mood disorders, traumas (PTSD), and more.

    Our integrated approach focuses on the unique history and needs of each patient, with special emphasis on helping those who are struggling with more than one (co-occurring) issue. We help our patients work toward sustainable steps, supporting their desire to live free from self-destructive behavior as they embark on a life long journey of recovery.

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