Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
Gertrude McClain is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in behavioral healthcare and business management. Currently serving as a Behavioral Health Technician at Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System since March 2015, Gertrude also operates a party planning and DIY craft business, Couture Bonanza with Sweetest Thoughts, established in 2010. Gertrude has held various leadership roles, including Board Member at the African American Coalition of Kane County and Independent Business Owner at WorldVentures. Previous positions include Supervisor at Lawrence Hall Youth Services and Vice President at the African American Coalition of Kane County, Inc. Gertrude's foundational experience includes serving as Executive Director at Bethesda Community Development Center, focusing on low-income childcare. Academically, Gertrude holds a BAS in Business from American InterContinental University and has pursued additional education at Elgin Community College.
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 160-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood,IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, and their families. Seeking help for a loved one can be stressful and may leave parents, guardians and families feeling overwhelmed. We understand that dealing with an emotional or behavioral health issue affects the entire family, not just the individual seeking or needing help. That is why our approach to healing takes into account the entire social environment for the children, adolescents and young adults in our care. This includes the family, school, living situation and community. Service Excellence and Customer Engagement are important parts of our philosophy and our entire staff is dedicated to providing H.O.P.E.-Healthy Opportunities in a Peaceful Environment-for all of those in our care. Call us today: (630) 837-9000 or visit www.streamwoodhospital.com.