The Robert Vihon Family Resource Center

The Vee Center is a non-crisis, outpatient community mental health and therapeutic services provider. If you or your family member are having a mental health emergency (have or having thoughts about suicide or of injuring yourself/themselves in some way), please reach out to one of the following crisis programs or go to your local emergency room: 988, Lake County Mobile Crisis 847-377-8088, Trevor Project 866-488-7386 (services specific to LGBTQ+ youth in crisis).

Robert Vihon, affectionately known as “Vee” among his friends, has been honored and remembered through the naming of the Robert Vihon Family Services, as a tribute to his legacy as one of CEL’s cherished co-founders and dear friends. Rob devoted his life to assisting those in need, and his warm-hearted demeanor endeared him to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His exceptional qualities as a remarkable leader and a wonderful friend set him apart, leaving an indelible mark.

In partnership with his wife Mary, Rob dedicated almost four decades of his life to our members, playing a pivotal role in shaping CEL into a cornerstone of the Chicagoland area. In 1984, Rob was instrumental in the formation of CEL as an independent organization, alongside a small group of visionaries. He also played a crucial role in securing the Riverwoods property where CEL is now situated. As an active board member from its inception, Rob remained a steadfast champion and guiding force for CEL each year until his passing in the spring of 2020.

Your physical and mental well-being is our commitment. We anticipate that the Vee Center will resume seeing clients in late Fall 2024. To be notified when we begin services, please email [email protected].

Services are focused on connecting individuals and families to available community resources through the creation of personalized plans to address their unique needs. Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

• Long-term care planning (Trusts, Guardianship/Power of Attorney, housing options)
  Transition services/planning for post-school program phases
• Future Housing Plans
• Respite needs

The Robert Vihon Family Resource Center is located at 280 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods, IL 60015.

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our sessions. Information shared in these sessions remains confidential unless the person poses a danger to themselves, others, or is involved in situations of suspected child/dependent adult/elder abuse. We utilize a HIPAA-compliant Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system named Tebra for all documentation and billing.