Mental Health Treatment for Parents & New Parents
Parenting is hard enough with a healthy mind. When depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance use enter the picture, many parents push through in silence because getting help seems selfish or impossible to schedule. Forrest Behavioral Health provides treatment in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, that takes the realities of family life seriously, including postpartum depression and anxiety, parental burnout, and substance use.
Our evening IOP, outpatient, and telehealth options make it possible to get real treatment without leaving your family, and our clinicians understand that caring for yourself is part of caring for your kids.
Medically reviewed by Annmarie Gacek, LCSW, CADC, C-DBT, Clinical Director · Last reviewed October 21, 2026
Mental Health Challenges Unique to Parents
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect roughly one in five mothers and one in ten fathers, and they often go undiagnosed because sleep deprivation and worry are assumed to be normal. Beyond the newborn period, parents face chronic stress, loss of identity, relationship strain, and the weight of responsibility that can tip into depression or anxiety. Many parents cope with alcohol, which becomes a problem gradually and quietly.
Parents are also uniquely motivated. The desire to be present for your children is one of the strongest drivers of recovery we see. Treatment helps you manage symptoms, repair relationships, and model for your kids that asking for help is a strength.
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Common Challenges We See
Parents often reach out after noticing:
- Postpartum depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts
- Rage or irritability toward your children that frightens you
- Feeling numb or disconnected from your family
- Drinking every evening to get through bedtime and beyond
- Panic about your child's safety that will not switch off
- Exhaustion and burnout that sleep does not touch
- Trauma from a difficult birth or medical emergency
- Conflict with your partner over parenting or household load
- Guilt that you are failing your children
- Your own childhood trauma resurfacing as a parent
Forrest Behavioral Health
Getting help is part of being a good parent. Call our Hoffman Estates team to speak with a recovery specialist today.
How We Tailor Treatment for Parents
Treatment is scheduled around the realities of childcare and school, and includes support for partners and the family system.
Perinatal and Postpartum Care
We treat postpartum depression and anxiety, including intrusive thoughts, with therapy and psychiatric care that takes breastfeeding and medication safety into account.
Scheduling Around Family Life
Our evening IOP and telehealth sessions let parents attend after a partner is home or children are in bed. Our outpatient program fits around school hours.
Partner and Family Support
Family and couples sessions help partners understand what you are going through, share the load more evenly, and rebuild connection.
Programs That Fit Your Schedule
Our day treatment program, intensive outpatient program, evening IOP, and outpatient program offer a range of intensity, and telehealth is available across Illinois for clients who cannot attend in person every time.
Conditions We Treat
We provide integrated care for depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, and co-occurring substance use, with psychiatric medication management available on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my baby or child to sessions?
Telehealth sessions can be attended from home with your child nearby. For in-person programming, we will help you plan around childcare, and we can discuss options for new parents on a case-by-case basis.
Will seeking treatment affect custody or involve child services?
Seeking mental health or substance use treatment is not a reason for a report, and treatment records are confidential. Our clinicians are mandated reporters only in situations where a child is in danger, which is the same standard that applies to any healthcare provider.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Your treatment is protected by HIPAA and, for substance use treatment, by additional federal confidentiality rules. Nothing is shared with an employer, school, or anyone else without your written consent, except in the narrow situations required by law.
Does insurance cover treatment?
Most commercial insurance plans cover outpatient mental health and substance use treatment, including PHP and IOP. We will verify your benefits for free before you begin.
What if I am in crisis right now?
If you are in danger or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Ready to feel like yourself again for your family? Our Hoffman Estates team is here for you.
Treatment Programs
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Other Programs
Outpatient Program (OP)
The outpatient program at our rehab is tailored to those who have completed higher levels of care or require a less intensive treatment approach due to their stage in recovery. During standard outpatient treatment, clients engage in therapy sessions once or twice a week, focusing on maintaining sobriety, strengthening coping mechanisms, and continuing personal growth in recovery. This flexible program is designed to support clients as they navigate the challenges of everyday life, providing ongoing support and resources while allowing them to fulfill their personal, professional, and family commitments. It’s an ideal solution for long-term recovery management, offering a supportive network and professional guidance as clients build a fulfilling, sober life.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Our intensive outpatient program is designed for individuals who need more support than standard outpatient treatment but have a stable living situation that supports their recovery journey. An intensive outpatient program involves attending therapy sessions and group meetings several times a week, often during evenings or weekends, to accommodate work or school schedules. This level of care allows clients to integrate real-world experiences into their treatment, applying learned skills in daily life while maintaining a strong connection to support and guidance. The focus is on developing personal accountability, understanding the root causes of addiction, and building a sustainable recovery plan.