Nicasa Behavioral Health Services

Nicasa Behavioral Health Services is a Mental Health Counselor in Round Lake Beach, IL. The organization provides behavioral health and social services to individuals and families throughout Lake County and northern Illinois. Its offerings include substance‑use treatment, problem‑gambling and sports‑betting programs, anxiety and depression counseling, self‑esteem building, family stabilization, and linkages to additional community resources. Since its founding in 1966, Nicasa has served the area with a full continuum of care that spans education, prevention, harm reduction, early intervention, treatment and recovery. The provider holds a 2.80‑star rating based on 44 online reviews.

The agency describes itself as a community‑focused nonprofit that began as a local Alcoholics Anonymous support group and has grown into a five‑site, nationally recognized provider. It delivers services in both English and Spanish through in‑person and virtual formats. Nicasa’s programs are organized for adults, youth (ages 12‑18), and residential care, and all are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for three‑year periods. Leadership includes long‑time staff such as Certified Peer Support Coordinator Debra A. Bobo, bilingual Client Services Supervisor Melissa “Meli” Cardenas, and Director of Prevention Marissa Everitt, each emphasizing the mission to transform one life at a time.

A steady record of repeat and referred customers highlights the trust the community places in Nicasa’s services.

With decades of experience and a reputation for reliable, client‑centered care, Nicasa Behavioral Health Services remains a trusted mental health resource for residents of Round Lake Beach and the surrounding Lake County area.