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Verified Treatment Center

Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC

Seattle, WA · 98125

SAMHSA Verified

Key Takeaways for Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC

  • SAMHSA-listed facility
  • Direct line available · Helpline free & confidential 24/7

About Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC

Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC (Seattle, WA) is a SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator-registered facility. The specific care levels offered by Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC should be confirmed directly with the admissions team. Evaluation of this facility against current clinical standards should encompass ASAM 4e framework alignment, MAT policy, and payer-specific network status.

Care levels at Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC

Care-level specifics for Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC are not well-documented in the public SAMHSA record; a direct conversation with the admissions team is the reliable way to confirm what the facility actually provides. ASAM Criteria 4e level-of-care matching requires clinical assessment across six dimensions (withdrawal potential, biomedical conditions, emotional/behavioral/cognitive conditions, readiness, relapse risk, recovery environment). The alignment of Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC's offerings to any specific patient's clinical profile should be determined by an independent ASAM-aligned assessment prior to admission.

Insurance and payment

Payment and insurance specifics for Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC are not fully documented in the SAMHSA registry — a direct admissions conversation is the reliable way to confirm what forms of payment are accepted and at what network-contract level. Benefit verification should be obtained in writing prior to admission and should document: network contract status for the specific insurance product, prior authorization requirements and approved day-count, applicable cost-sharing structure, and out-of-network secondary coverage (where applicable). Proceeding on verbal VOB creates material risk of post-admission benefit dispute.

Before you call

Pre-admission due-diligence for Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC: (1) ASAM 4e level-of-care documentation matching clinical assessment; (2) written Verification of Benefits specific to insurance product; (3) MAT policy documentation (particularly buprenorphine and methadone continuation protocols for opioid use disorder patients); (4) accreditation verification via CARF or Joint Commission provider-search tools; (5) state licensing status confirmed via WA behavioral-health regulator inspection records. If the clinical situation involves opioid use disorder, confirm explicitly whether Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC offers medication-assisted treatment — buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone. Programs that do not are operating outside the current standard of care.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.

Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC at a Glance

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission — verification is free.

Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Contact & Location

Address

12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Facility direct line

312-744-1906

Website

www.chicago.gov

Questions about this facility

Common questions about Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC

Answered from public sources: SAMHSA listings, federal parity regulations, and our own admissions helpline intake notes.

Is Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC listed in the SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator?

Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC appears in our directory because it is sourced from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. The SAMHSA listing is the federal reference for licensed substance-use programs in the United States — inclusion requires active state licensure. If you want to verify independently, you can search by name or ZIP at findtreatment.gov.

What insurance does Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC accept?

Insurance network lists change frequently, so the definitive answer is always to call the facility directly or call our helpline — we verify benefits on the line, for free. In general, most SAMHSA-listed programs in WA accept at least one commercial insurer plus Medicaid. Out-of-network coverage depends on your specific plan's behavioral-health benefits.

How do I know if this level of care is right for me?

The clinical answer comes from an ASAM assessment — a six-dimension evaluation of withdrawal risk, medical conditions, mental state, readiness to change, relapse potential, and living environment. A good intake conversation at Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC (or any SAMHSA-listed program) will walk through those dimensions before recommending a level of care. If you would like help thinking through the fit first, take our 2-minute self-assessment.

Is calling confidential? Will my employer find out?

Substance-use treatment records are protected under 42 CFR Part 2 — a federal rule stricter than HIPAA. An employer cannot access your records without a court order or your written consent. Insurance claims will reflect that behavioral-health services were provided, but not the diagnosis or the content. Calls to our helpline and to Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC directly are confidential.

What happens if I call the helpline instead of the facility?

Our helpline ((888) 333-RECOV) is answered 24/7 by licensed admissions counselors. They will ask about insurance, location preference, and clinical priorities, then match you against in-network verified programs. You can request Chicago Department of Public Health North River MHC specifically. There is no obligation to admit — the call is informational.