Centerview Therapeutic School

Centerview Therapeutic School, a non-profit organization founded in 1974, specializes in serving children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing with additional disabilities such as mental illness or developmental delays. As one of the few organizations in the country dedicated exclusively to this population, the school focuses on treatment, rehabilitation, and community integration for clients with hearing impairments and co-occurring conditions.

The school offers residential services in community-based settings like apartments and townhouses, creating a less restrictive environment that mimics normal life. An experienced staff fluent in sign language provides treatment, life skills, vocational training, and social skills development. The team includes qualified, certified, and licensed professionals in social work, psychiatry, nursing, vocational education, and special education, ensuring comprehensive support for each student's IEP goals.

Centerview Therapeutic School serves students in grades 5 through 12 with a rolling admissions deadline, ensuring flexibility for families seeking specialized care. The school is nonsectarian and contracts with the only hospital psychiatric unit for the deaf in Illinois, providing critical medical support if hospitalization becomes necessary. For more details on their therapeutic programs and services, families can contact the school at (847) 559-0110 or visit their website.