The Link & Option Center, Inc.
Adolescent Medicine • South Holland, IL
About
The Link & Option Center, Inc. is a South Holland-based nonprofit outpatient mental health center serving youth, adults, and families in South Holland and Hazel Crest, IL. Key details: - Location: HQ at 900 E 162nd St, Ste 102, South Holland, IL 60473; two offices in the U.S. - Focus: Mental health care for individuals and families; empowerment initiatives - Workforce: 13 employees (significant YoY growth) - Funding: Total funding around $175,000 (2024 grant led by Meridian Health Plan) - Leadership: Key executives include Monique Simmons (CCBHC Project Director) and Hitesh Bhatt (Board member) - Contact: Multiple phone numbers available for inquiries - Status: Active nonprofit If you need contact for services, programs, or eligibility information in South Holland, this center is the local outpatient option.
Clinic Type
Adolescent Medicine
Address
900 E. 162nd Street, Suite 102, South Holland, IL 60473; 17577 S. Kedzie Ave, Suite 106, Hazel Crest, IL 60429; 3330 West 177th Street, Suite 2CN, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Phone
708-331-8111 (South Holland CCBHC location) / 708-991-2513 (Hazel Crest CMHC location) / 708-914-2104 (Hazel Crest location)
casemanagement@link-option.com
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Indeed: 3.1 out of 5 stars (10 reviews)
- Glassdoor: Not explicitly stated (4 reviews)
Patients praise
- Commitment to the organization's mission and vision of helping the community
- Diversity of the work environment
- Opportunities to learn from coworkers
Common complaints
- High employee turnover
- Poor internal communication
- Micromanagement by leadership
- Lack of benefits or professional development for staff
- Perceived disregard for employee and visitor well-being
"Very disappointing and I wish I had left sooner."
— Indeed Employee Review"Helping individuals that with mental illness"
— Indeed Employee Review (Positive aspect)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- FOX32 Chicago News Feature - Inside the push for a mobile mental health clinic after tragic child deaths — The Link & Option Center, Inc. — Aug 1, 2025
- Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha Mccaskill urges public to engage with health mobile unit — Jul 2, 2026
- Mobile health clinic aims to expand mental health access — Jul 4, 2026
- Gabe Ramirez and the Illinois Lottery celebrate HotWins in South Holland | 104.3 The Score — Apr 20, 2026
- Advocates for Community Link Testify Before Illinois House Appropriations Committee — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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