Northwestern Medicine Mental Health Lake Forest Hospital
Mental Health • Lake Forest, IL
About
Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a nonprofit, 201-bed community hospital in Lake Forest, Illinois, part of Northwestern Medicine. It offers a wide range of services across 90 medical specialties and employs about 651 people. The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence (Magnet status) and has been named a Consumer Choice Hospital for Lake and Kenosha counties. It provides COVID-19 resources, vaccinations, and testing, with multiple Lake County locations to serve patients. If you’re seeking mental health care specifically, the Lake Forest location is part of Northwestern Medicine’s broader mental health services, but you may want to verify the exact psychiatry/psychology offerings or nearby Lake Forest facilities within Northwestern Medicine for your needs.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL
Phone
8475356489
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
8:00 am–4:30 pm
Telehealth
https://www.nm.org/patients-and-visitors/telehealth
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FAQs
What services does Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital provide for mental health patients?
Treatment includes counseling, education, support groups and pastoral care, with a chapel available for private worship.
Do they offer emotional support for depression and other emotional challenges?
Yes, mental health specialists understand depression and can help cope with emotional challenges.
Where is the hospital entrance located?
The Main Entrance is located at 1000 North Westmoreland Road.
Is parking available at the hospital?
Complimentary valet and self-parking options are available in Parking Lots 1 and 2.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Aggregate review sites (e.g., Birdeye, Momentary Labs): 2.7 to 3.0 out of 5 stars (varying by platform)
Patients praise
- Some patients report wonderful experiences with specific doctors and nursing staff
- Majority of patients state they would recommend the hospital in standardized surveys
- Solid performance in care transitions and doctor communication metrics
Common complaints
- Perceived unresponsiveness or dismissive attitude of some staff/psychiatrists
- Long wait times for urgent or emergency care
- Concerns regarding staff professionalism and bedside manner in specific instances
- Difficulty accessing follow-up care or referrals
"Dr Georges is a horrible Psychiatrist. He ignores Neuropsych test results"
— LocalityBiz user review"I can not give a better rating when you have someone as unstable as that nurse working for you... It was all very embarrrassing."
— MedicalRecords.com user review"Knew the minute I met her that she didn't want a new patient and could really care less about me... These other great reviews are really baffling."
— Birdeye user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Northwestern Medicine Names Lake Forest Hospital in Recognition of Landmark Gift — Oct 8, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine finishes Lake Forest hospital expansion - Crain's Chicago Business — Feb 18, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital opens new patient pavilions | Health News Illinois — Feb 18, 2026
- Dauten Family Gifts $25 Million to Launch the Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute — Nov 19, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Unveils Major Expansion, Doubles Capacity | Lake Forest, IL Patch — Feb 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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