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Streamwood Behavioral Health Abuse Lawsuit

Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital (operated by BHC Streamwood Hospital, Inc., a UHS entity) is a psychiatric facility in Streamwood, Illinois. UHS-operated Illinois facilities have faced litigation alleging the abuse of minor patients.

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Why Survivors Are Coming Forward Now

In December 2024, a lawsuit was filed in Cook County on behalf of a former child patient; attorneys said more than 100 former minor patients had come forward with abuse allegations involving Hartgrove and other UHS-operated Illinois facilities.12 UHS denies the allegations.

About Streamwood Behavioral Health

Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital is a UHS-operated psychiatric facility in Streamwood, Illinois.

Regulatory & Compliance History (separate from abuse allegations)

HHS OIG records show Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital agreed to pay $180,001.71 (April 13, 2023) to resolve allegations that it employed two individuals excluded from Illinois Medicaid, disclosed under a Corporate Integrity Agreement; the party denied liability and no finding of liability was made.3 This is a billing/exclusion compliance matter, not evidence of abuse.

Who Can File a Claim

You may be able to pursue a claim if, as a minor, you experienced sexual abuse while a patient at this facility.

Time Limits

Time limits can apply to these claims. The sooner you reach out, the more we may be able to do — and speaking with us is free and confidential.

How We Help

We investigate confidentially, obtain records, and guide you through every step. There is no cost to speak with us, and no fee unless we win.

Why Slater Slater Schulman

For decades, our firm has represented survivors of institutional abuse.

Who We Are

Slater Slater Schulman LLP is a prominent full-service law firm with over 40 years of experience representing survivors of catastrophic and traumatic events, including litigating against the Boy Scouts, clergy, medical professionals, and members of the justice system.

The attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP take a personal approach to representation. We are here to ensure that survivors have the opportunity to confront their past with the full support of our large legal team.

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Sources

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  1. 1.FOX 32 Chicago report on the December 2024 lawsuit involving UHS Illinois facilities — FOX 32 Chicago, December 12, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
  2. 2.WGN-TV report on the December 2024 lawsuit against Hartgrove and UHS — WGN-TV, December 12, 2024 (accessed June 9, 2026) ↩
  3. 3.HHS-OIG enforcement action: Streamwood Behavioral Health Hospital ($180,001.71, April 13, 2023) — HHS Office of Inspector General, April 13, 2023 (accessed June 9, 2026)Official .gov source ↩

Attorney Advertising. UHS denies the allegations. The HHS-OIG matter is a compliance settlement, denied, with no finding of liability — not evidence of abuse.