Medical and Mental Health
JTDC’s Medical and Mental Health services are certified by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.
Cermak Health Services at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center is the primary health care provider for the children detained daily at the JTDC. Onsite services include primary care, chronic care management, dental, medication administration, and nursing sick calls. Off-site specialty clinics are also available through the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital including the Emergency Department and Trauma Center, Fantus Clinic and Core Clinic.
Northwestern is the mental health provider at the JTDC and provides a range of services that include comprehensive mental health evaluations, medication management, regular monitoring of treatment, psycho-educational groups, counseling, behavior management, coordination of care with community service providers, referrals for hospitalization, and linkages to aftercare treatment. Northwestern’s team of mental health professionals includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and mental health specialists.