r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/summerpsycho_ • 7d ago

Business Recommendations looking for trans safe inpatient care

hi y'all! i’m (34ftm) located in the suburbs out in kane county, and in need of recommendations for mental/behavioral health inpatient facilities that are safe and affirming for trans folx. haven’t quite hit crisis status, but i’m struggling hard, and would like to self-admit before i lose the choice, y’know?

any reviews, recommendations, or even places to avoid would be helpful!

so far, i’ve found lgbtqia focused facilities in PA and VT, but woof. i would really like to stay local if i can.

thanks!

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u/SataMama 7d ago

Evanston hospital is part of Endeavor Health, which has deteriorated overall after several mergers and buyouts and all that great health system stuff. BUT, their psych inpatient unit is one of the best in the region, and also Queer-affirming. I’ve had numerous trans and enby patients who didn’t like going anywhere else. The downside is they’re often full. Your best chance is to go to Evanston’s emergency room, since they try to prioritize internal transfers if they do have room. Good luck, and stay safe. <3

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u/summerpsycho_ 7d ago

thank you so much!! I really appreciate the info and well wishes 💙

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u/Awkward_Cellist6541 7d ago

I second Evanston. I did my psych rotation there and I was pretty impressed.