McDermott Center/Haymarket Ctr Mens Residential Treatment

McDermott Center provides 24-hour residential treatment for individuals requiring intensive addiction treatment and mental health support. The residential program operates under CARF accreditation standards, ensuring clients receive quality care throughout their recovery journey. Medical Director Dr. Michael Baldinger, MD, oversees clinical protocols while residents work with therapeutic staff to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy serves as the primary therapeutic method, helping residents identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and modify thought patterns that contribute to substance use. The residential environment allows for intensive focus on recovery skills without outside distractions, preparing individuals for successful transition to outpatient programs, sober living, or independent recovery maintenance.

The recovery center serves an unusually broad range of populations, creating a diverse residential community where individuals from different backgrounds support each other's recovery. Programs accommodate men, women, young adults, seniors, veterans, LGBTQ clients, those involved with criminal justice systems, and pregnant or postpartum women with children. This population diversity reflects the center's commitment to accessible addiction treatment across Chicago's varied communities.

Special attention to pregnant and postpartum women with children addresses unique challenges faced by mothers in recovery. The residential setting provides stability for women who need intensive substance abuse treatment while maintaining connections to their children. Veterans receive care that acknowledges military-specific recovery needs, while LGBTQ clients find affirming treatment within the broader recovery community.

Chief Clinical Officer Kenyatta Cathey, LCPC, CADC, leads clinical programming alongside President and CEO Dr. Dan Lustig, Psy.D., CAADC, CODPII. Their combined credentials in addiction counseling and psychology ensure residential treatment integrates current best practices for substance use disorders and mental health conditions. The clinical team emphasizes cognitive behavioral therapy as the foundation for developing practical recovery skills.

The dual-diagnosis focus addresses the reality that many individuals seeking residential treatment face both substance abuse and mental health challenges. Rather than treating these conditions separately, the integrated approach helps residents understand connections between mental health and substance use, building comprehensive strategies for long-term recovery success.