Community Partner Referrals

If providing a patient with a list of potential outside referrals, please use the following: Recommended Community Behavioral Health Providers. For patients with The University of Chicago Health Plan, please use the following: Recommended Community Behavioral Health Providers- UCHP.

The following community partner referral information is only for UChicago Medicine providers. The grids below summarize the details of external referral partners including accepted insurances, contact information, and availability to accept new patients. Please refer patients to only 1 partner. Contact Neda Laiteerapong with any questions.

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Community Mental Health Therapy Partners: Therapy

Partners (listed in order of availability)	Referral Details	Locations	Therapy	Payment Accepted					Contact Information Use .BHIPREFERRAL smartphrase to collect patient info and copy into email to send to referral partner* Put “UChicago referral #encrypt” in subject line.
Partners (listed in order of availability)	Referral Details	Locations	Therapy	Medicare	Medicaid	Private	UCHP Aetna	Sliding Scale
TMH Behavioral Services	– Ages 12+; Spanish available – Anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum, OCD, autism, developmental disability, parenting – Specializes in seniors, racial/ethnic minorities – No services: ADHD, eating d/o, SUD, phobias, psychosis	Bronzeville, Telehealth (in-person appts first-come, first-serve)	Individual Group Family Couples	Part B	Aetna BH, CountyCare, Medicare/Medicaid	Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, BCBS Community, BCBS MMAI, Meridian, Molina		Y	info@tmhbehavioralservices.com Patient self-scheduling link
E.M. Branch & Associates	– Ages 18+: Spanish available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, PTSD, OCD, specific phobias, psychosis – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, trauma – Treats individuals with MCI, developmental disability, mild autism, personality d/o – Many modalities incl CPT, EMDR, PE, supervised visitation for DV, Reiki, hypnotherapy, therapeutic yoga	Morgan Park, Near South Side, Telehealth	Individual Group Family Couples		BCBS Community, CountyCare, Meridian	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna , Optum, United	Y		intakes.embranch@gmail.com
Solutions Counseling and Consulting Group	– Ages 9+; Arabic available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, domestic violence, perpetrator and victim, eating disorder, PTSD, SUD, OCD – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, trauma – Many modalities incl CPT, EMDR, PST	Beverly, Telehealth	Individual Group Family Couples, Pastoral-based Counseling		Aetna BH, BC Community, CountyCare, Molina, Meridian, WellCare	BCBS, BCBS HMO, Beacon, Cigna, Magellan, Optum, Oxford, PsycHealth, United, UMR			solutionsccgroup@gmail.com
Rula (48 states, including IL, IN, WI, MI, and DC)	– Ages 5+; multiple languages available – 48 states, incl DC; 10,000 network, >300 IL – All conditions, except psychosis and specific phobias – Treats individuals with MCI, developmental disability, autism, personality d/o – Many modalities incl CPT, DBT, EMDR	Telehealth	Individual Family			Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United	Y		ucmreferrals@rula.com
A True Space	– Ages 21-64 – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, health psychology, poor self-care, psychosocial stressors – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, trauma – Many modalities incl CPT, PE	Olympia Fields, Telehealth	Individual Group Family Couples			Aetna, BCBS, Cigna			admin@atruespace.com
Mobile Wellness (IL and IN)	– Ages 5+: Spanish available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, bipolar, schizoaffective – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, trauma – Treats individuals with MCI, developmental disabilities, personality d/o – Many modalities incl CPT, EMDR	Telehealth IL and IN)	Individual	Part B	Medicaid, BC Community, CountyCare, Molina, Meridian, MMAI, Medicare/Medicaid	Anthem, Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United	Y		info@mobilementalwellness.org
Depth Counseling	-Ages 7+; Spanish and Portuguese available – Anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, trauma, grief, anger, relationships – Specializes in LGBTQIA+ – Many modalities incl psychoanalysis, psychodynamic, DBT	Loop, Ravenswood, Telehealth	Individual Group Couples		Aetna BH, BC Community	BCBS		Y	info@depthcounseling.org Patient self-scheduling link
Meridian Psychiatric Partners	– Ages 3+; Spanish available – mild AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, psychosis, PTSD, mild SUD – Many modalities incl DBT, EMDR – Specializes in treating physicians and medical students	Streeterville, Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group			Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice	Y		intake@meridianproviders.com
Ashé Counseling & Coaching (ASHECC)	– Ages 12+; Spanish available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, specific phobias, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, pregnancy/pospartum, self-esteem – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, trauma – Many modalities incl CPT, DBT, EMDR	South Loop, Logan Square, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples		Medicaid, Aetna BH, BC Community, Meridian	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United	Y	Y	intake@ashecc.com Patient self-scheduling link
Kathy Sexton-Radek, PhD	– Ages 3+ – Sleep specialist – AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, SUD, insomnia, parasomnia, neurodegenerative disorder, sleep disturbances and disorders – Many modalities incl CBTi, DBT, EMDR – Psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, psychopharmacology	Telehealth	Individual	Part B; Medicare Adv		Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, SmartHealth	Y		ksrsleep@aol.com
Geode Health	– Ages 5+; Polish, Spanish, and Urdu available – AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, PTSD, SUD, OCD, psychosis – Many modalities incl CPT, DBT, EMDR, ERP	Evergreen Park, Hyde Park, Lakeview, West Loop, West Town; N, W, SW Suburbs, St. Charles, Telehealth	Individual Group Family Couples	Part B		Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Magelian, Optum, United	Y		referrals@geodehealth.com Patient self-scheduling link
Centers for Cognitive Wellness	– Ages 17+ – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, dementia, stroke, brain injury, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, functional neurological disorders, age-related memory changes, chemo-brain, Parkinson’s disease – Neuropsychological testing – Many modalities incl CPT, DBT	Loop, Telehealth	Individual	Part B		Aetna, BCBS, United	Y		info@cogwellness.com
Chicago Counseling Services	– Ages 7+, Spanish, Mandarin, Hebrew, Korean available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, SUD, domestic violence, sexuality, self-harm, foster care – Specializes in trauma, racial/ethnic minorities, and LGBTQIA+ – Many modalities incl DBT	Hyde Park, Albany Park, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group			Aetna, BCBS Blue Choice, Cigna, United, USHIP	Y		info@chicagocounselingservices.com
Chicago Center for Growth & Change	– Ages 4+; Phd practice – All conditions except autism, dementia, or OCD – Many modalities incl CPT, EMDR	Loop, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group			BCBS, Blue Choice			info@chicagocenterforgrowth.com drcrawford@chicagocenterforgrowth.com Patient self-scheduling link
Cityscape Counseling	– Ages 12+ – All conditions except dementia – Many modalities incl DBT, ERP	Loop, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group			Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, Optum, United	Y		intake@cityscapecounseling.com
Healing, Empowering, & Learning Professionals (H.E.L.P.) LLC	– Ages 15+ – Depression, bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities and trauma	Telehealth	Individual Family Couples	Part B	Medicaid, Aetna BH, BC Community, CountyCare, Meridian, Medicare/ Medicaid	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United	Y		referral@help-llc.org
Pillars of Wellness (Indiana only)	– Ages 7+; Spanish available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, SUD, OCD, grief, anger management, family conflict – Specializes in trauma, LGBTQIA+, racial/ethnic minorities, and faith-based care – Indiana only	Hobart, Merrillville, Valparaiso (first appt always telehealth), Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group		Anthem HIP, CareSource, MDwise, MHS	Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem BCBS, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United	Y		pillarsmed@pillarstherapy.com (Indiana patients)
Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)	– Ages 5+; Mandarin, Cantonese available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, SUD, OCD, grief/loss – Specializes in acculturation, Asian mental health, and trauma	Chinatown, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group		Medicaid, BC Community, CountyCare, IlliniCare, Meridian, Molina	Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, United		Y	melissawee@maha-us.org
Latinx Talk Therapy	– Ages 4+ Latinx clients; Spanish available – All conditions except OCD, psychosis, specific phobias – Specializes in trauma and cultural identity	Loop, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group			Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, BCBS, Humana, United	Y	Y	info@latinxtalktherapy.com
Claret Center	– Ages 18+ – Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, spirituality, massage, acupuncture, autism – Twice a week appts available – Specializes in spirituality – Many modalities incl CPT	Hyde Park, Telehealth	Individual	Part B		BCBS			office@claretcenter.org
Brightland Health	– Ages 18-60 – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, SUD	Lincoln Park, Telehealth	Individual			BCBS, Blue Choice			admin@brightlandhealth.com
Roamers Therapy	– Ages 21-45; Black, Latinx, Asian only; Spanish available – Anxiety, depression, trauma, SUD, interpersonal, race/ethnicity, acculturation – Twice a week appts available – Many modalities incl ERP	South Loop, Lakeview, Telehealth	Individual			Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, United	Y		contact@roamerstherapy.com Patient self-scheduling link
Nurture Therapy (IL and IN)	– Women 18+; Spanish, Hindi, Bengali available – Illinois and Indiana clients – Perinatal mood and anxiety d/o, trauma, pregnancy loss/grief, fertility, life transitions – Many modalities incl EMDR	Ravenswood (depending on provider), Telehealth	Individual Couples Group			BCBS, BCBS Choice, United, USHIP	Y		hello@nurture-therapy.com
Clearwater Counseling Chicago	– Ages 7+; Spanish available – Anxiety, depression, PTSD – Many modalities; manualized CBT available	Gold Coast, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples		Aetna BH, BC Community, Molina	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Optum, United	Y	Y	matthew@clearwatercounselingchicago.com Patient self-scheduling link: clearwatercounselingchicago.clientsecure.me/request/clinician
In Home Counseling	– Ages 11+ – Anxiety, depression, OCD, pervasive development d/o, MCI, caregiver stress – Twice a week appts avl if nec	In-home or other private location	Individual	Part B; Medicare Adv		Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United	Y		info@inhomecounselingservices.com
The Psychology Center, Inc	– Ages 5+; Spanish, Greek, Armenian, Russian available – All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis, developmental disability – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities	West Beverly, Telehealth	Individual Family Couples Group	Part B; Medicare Adv (not BCBS)	Aetna BH, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid	All	Y		PsyCenter4@aol.com Patients will receive an email with instructions. For patients with low literacy, consider a different referral partner.Patient self-scheduling link

Community Mental Health Psychiatry Partners

Partners (listed in order of availability)	Referral Details	Locations	Payment Accepted					Contact Information Use .BHIPREFERRAL smartphrase to collect patient info and copy into email to send to referral partner* Put “UChicago referral #encrypt” in subject line.
Partners (listed in order of availability)	Referral Details	Locations	UCHP Aetna	Medicare	Medicaid	Private	Sliding Scale
E.M. Branch & Associates	– Ages 18+: Spanish available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, PTSD, OCD, specific phobias, psychosis – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, trauma – Treats individuals with MCI, developmental disability, mild autism, personality d/o	Morgan Park, Near South Side, Telehealth	Y		BCBS Community, CountyCare, Meridian	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United		intakes.embranch@gmail.com
UCM Ingalls Tinley Park- Marcia Walmer, DNP, LCSW	– Ages 18+ – Full spectrum of psychiatric needs – Specializes in older adults	Tinley Park (first appt in person), Telehealth	Y	Medicare Adv	Medicaid, Aetna BH, BCBS Community, CountyCare MMAI	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United		Send an Epic inbasket message to CN Tinley Pk Psych Triage Pool (222239)
Meridian	– Ages 3+; Spanish available – mild AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, psychosis, PTSD, mild SUD – Specializes also in treating physicians and medical students	Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Streeterville, Telehealth	Y			Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice		intake@meridianproviders.com
Rula (48 states, including IL, IN, WI, MI, and DC)	– Ages 13+ – 48 states, incl DC – 5 APNs in Illinois – All conditions, except psychosis	Telehealth	Y			Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United		ucmreferrals@rula.com
Geode Health	– Ages 3+; Polish, Spanish, and Urdu available – AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, PTSD, SUD, OCD, psychosis – Offers TMS, esketamine	Evergreen Park, Hyde Park, Lakeview, West Loop, West Town; N, W, SW Suburbs, St. Charles, Telehealth	Y	Part B		Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Magellan, Optum, United		referrals@geodehealth.com Patient self-scheduling link
Clearwater Counseling Chicago	– Ages 18+; Spanish avl – Anxiety, depression, PTSD – Specializes in trauma and LGBTQIA+	Gold Coast, Telehealth			BC Community Health, Molina	Aetna, BCBS, Beacon, Cigna, Humana, Optum, Magellan, Tricare, United	Y	matthew@clearwatercounselingchicago.com Patient self-scheduling link
Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)	– Ages 5+; Mandarin, Cantonese avl – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, SUD, OCD, grief/loss – Specializes also in acculturation, Asian mental health, and trauma	Chinatown, Telehealth			Medicaid, BC Community, CountyCare, IlliniCare, Meridian, Molina	Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, United	Y	melissawee@maha-us.org
Brightland Health	– Age 18-60 – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar – No services: autism, MCI personality d/o	Lincoln Park, Telehealth				BCBS, Blue Choice		admin@brightlandhealth.com
The Psychology Center, Inc	– Ages 5+; Spanish, French, Arabic avl – All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis, developmental disability – Specializes also in racial/ethnic minorities – Many modalities incl ACT, CBT, DBT	West Beverly, Telehealth		Part B; Most MAP (not BCBS)	Aetna BH, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid	All		PsyCenter4@aol.com Patients will receive an email with instructions. For patients with low health literacy, consider a different referral partner. Patient self-scheduling link

Community Intensive Outpatient Program / Partial Hospitalization Program Referrals

IOP/PHP Program	Referral Details	Locations	Payment Accepted					Contact Information Use .BHIPREFERRAL smarrtphrase to collect patient info and copy into email to send to referral partner* Put “UChicago referral #encrypt” in subject line.
IOP/PHP Program	Referral Details	Locations	UCHP Aetna	Medicare	Medicaid	Private	Sliding Scale
UCM Ingalls	– Age 12+	Calumet City, Harvey, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, Telehealth	Y	Part B	Aetna Better Health, CountyCare, Medicare/Medicaid	All		jbosley@ingalls.org AND outpatientbehvioralhealth@ingalls.org Urgent intake: 708-915-8600
Compass Health Center	– Ages 5-10: PHP, after-school IOP (Chicago) – Age 8-13 and 13-18: PHP (school refusal), part of or after-school IOP (in-person, virtual) – Age 18-23 and 23-64: mental health, substance abuse, trauma, chronic pain PHP/IOP (in-person, virtual) – No services: developmental delay, eating d/o	North Center, Westmont, Northbrook, Telehealth	Y			Aetna, BCBS, Humana, Cigna, IL Blue Adv HMO, ComPsych, Optum, United		Dmcbride@compasshealthcenter.net
Pillars of Wellness (Indiana only)	– Ages 18+ with substance use – Indiana only – 3x/week for 8 weeks, rolling admission – CBT, DBT, motivational enhancement, mindfulness, 12 steps	Hobart, Merrillville, Valparaiso (first appt always telehealth), Telehealth	Y		Anthem HIP, CareSource, MHS	Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, United	Y	pillarsmed@pillarstherapy.com 219-323-3311

*.BHIPREFERRAL smartphrase includes name, DOB, phone, email, insurance ID, full address, appointment availability, referral reason, preference for virtual/in-person care, and preference for therapist gender/race/ ethnicity/language