Community Partner Referrals

If providing a patient with a list of potential outside referrals, please use the following: Recommended Community Behavioral Health Providers.

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.

Perinatal and infant loss support group avl

Community Mental Health Therapy Partners: Therapy

Partners (listed in order of availability)	Referral Details	In-person	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	In-person	Therapy	Medicare	Medicaid (e.g., Aetna Better Health, CountyCare, Medicare / Medicaid)	Private	UCHP Aetna	Sliding Scale
Meridian Psychiatric Partners	– Ages 3+; Spanish available – mild AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, psychosis, PTSD, mild SUD – Many modalities incl EMDR – Specializes also in treating physicians and medical students	Streeterville, Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace	Individual Family Couples Group			Aetna, PPO/POS, BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO	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 also in trauma, racial/ethnic minorities – Many modalities incl ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, CPT	South Loop, Logan Square	Individual Family Couples		Medicaid, Aetna Better Health, BC Community Health, Meridian	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United	Y	Y	intake@ashecc.com Patient self-scheduling link
Depth Counseling	-Ages 7+; Spanish and Portuguese available – Anxiety, depression, personality disorders, psychosis, trauma, grief, anger, relationships – Specializes also in LGBTQIA+ – Psychoanalysis, psychodynamic, DBT, CBT	Loop, Ravenswood	Individual Group Couples		Aetna Better Health, BC Community Health	BCBS PPO		Y	info@depthcounseling.org Patient self-scheduling link
Rula	– Ages 5+; multiple languages availble – IL patients – ADHD, depression, trauma/PTSD, SUD, OCD, bipolar, eating disorders, peripartum, child abuse, chronic pain – Specializes also in racial/ethnic minorities and LGBTQIA+	Telehealth only	Individual Family			Aetna, Cigna, United/Optum, BCBS	Y		ucmreferrals@rula.com
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, PST – Psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments, psychopharmacology	Westmont	Individual	Part B; Medicare Adv		Aetna, BCBS PPO, Cigna, Humana PPO, SmartHealth PPO	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 ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ERP, PST, CPT	Hyde Park, Lakeview, West Loop, West Town; North, West, Southwest Suburbs	Individual Group Family Couples	Part B		Aetna, BCBS PPO, Cigna, Magelian, Optum, United	Y		referrals@geodehealth.com Patient self-scheduling link
Danny Gordon & Associates Counseling Services	– Ages 7+ – Anxiety, depression, developmental disability, ADHD, health behavior change, MCI, phobia, PTSD, SUD – No services: OCD, psychosis, autism	Hyde Park	Individual			BCBS		Y	blair@dgordonassociates.com
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 ACT, CBT, DBT, CPT	Loop	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 also in trauma, racial/ethnic minorities, and LGBTQIA+ – Many modalities incl ACT, CBT, DBT	Hyde Park, Albany Park	Individual Family Couples Group			Aetna, BCBS Blue Choice, BCBS PPO, Cigna, United, USHIP	Y		info@chicagocounselingservices.com
Chicago Center for Growth & Change	– Ages 4+; Phd practice – All conditions except autism, dementia, or OCD – Specializes also in Black racial/ethnic minorities – Many modalities incl CBT, EMDR, CPT	Loop	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 – Specializes also in LGBTQIA+ – Many modalities incl CBT, DBT		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 also in racial/ethnic minorities and LGBTQIA+	Hyde Park, Bronzeville, South Holland	Individual Family Couples	Part B	Medicaid, Aetna Better Health, BC Community Health, CountyCare, Meridian, Medicare/ Medicaid	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United	Y		referral@help-llc.org
Pillars of Wellness (Indiana patients)	– Ages 7+; Spanish available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, PTSD, SUD, OCD, grief, anger management, family conflict – Specializes also in trauma, LGBTQIA+, racial/ethnic minorities, and faith-based care – Indiana only	Hobart, Merrillville, Valparaiso	Individual Family Couples Group		Anthem HIP, CareSource, MDwise, MHS	Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem BCBS, BCBS, Cigna, United/Optum	Y		pillarsmed@pillarstherapy.com (Indiana patients)
Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA)	– Ages 5+; Mandarin, Cantonese available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, SUD, OCD, grief/loss – Specializes also in acculturation, racial/ethnic minorities, and trauma	Chinatown	Individual Family Couples		Medicaid, BC Community Health, CountyCare, IlliniCare, Meridian, Molina	Ambetter, BCBS PPO, 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	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 avl if nec – Specializes also in spirituality – Many modalities incl CBT, CPT	Hyde Park	Individual	Part B		BCBS			office@claretcenter.org
Brightland Health	– Ages 18-60 – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, SUD (therapy only) – No services: autism, MCI personality d/o	Lincoln Park	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 avl if nec	South Loop, Lakeview	Individual			Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, United	Y		contact@roamerstherapy.com Patient self-scheduling link
Nurture Therapy (IL and IN patients)	– Women 18+; Spanish, Hindi, Bengali available – Perinatal mood and anxiety d/o, trauma, pregnancy loss/grief, fertility, life transitions – Perinatal and infant loss support group avll	Ravenswood	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 incl manualized CBT	Gold Coast	Individual Family Couples		Aetna Better Health, BC Community Health, Molina	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum	Y	Y	matthew@clearwatercounselingchicago.com Patient self-scheduling link: clearwatercounselingchicago.clientsecure.me/request/clinician
In Home Counseling (IL and IN patients)	– Ages 11+ – Anxiety, depression, OCD, pervasive development d/o, MCI, caregiver stress – Twice a week appts avl if nec – Indiana avl – Many modalities incl CBT	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+; Armenian, Russian available – All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis, developmental disability – Specializes also in racial/ethnic minorities	Oak Lawn	Individual Family Couples Group	Part B; Medicare Adv (not BCBS)	Aetna Better Health, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid	All (except UCHP)	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	In-person	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	In-person	UCHP Aetna	Medicare	Medicaid (e.g., Aetna Better Health, CountyCare)	Private	Sliding Scale
UCM Ingalls Tinley Park- Marcia Walmer, DNP, LCSW	– Ages 18+ – Full spectrum of psychiatric needs – Specializes in older adults	Tinley Park	Y	Medicare Adv	BCBS Community MMAI, Medicaid, CountyCare, Aetna Better Health	Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United		Send an Epic inbasket message to CN Tinley Pk Psych Triage Pool (222239)
Meridian	– Ages 3+; Spanish availble – mild AUD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, psychosis, PTSD, mild SUD – Many therapeutic modalities, EMDR – Specializes also in treating physicians and medical students	Evanston, Lake Forest, Oak Park, Oakbrook Terrace, Streeterville	Y			Aetna, PPO/POS, BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO		intake@meridianproviders.com
Rula	– Ages 5+ – IL patients – ADHD, depression, trauma/PTSD, SUD, OCD, bipolar, eating disorders, and more	Telehealth only	Y			Aetna, Cigna, United/Optum, BCBS		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	Hyde Park, Lakeview, West Loop, West Town; North, West, Southwest Suburbs	Y	Part B		Aetna, BCBS PPO, CIgna, Magelian, Optum, United		referrals@geodehealth.com Patient self-scheduling link
Clearwater Counseling Chicago	– Ages 18+; Spanish avl – Anxiety, depression, PTSD – Specializes also in trauma and LGBTQIA+	Gold Coast			BC Community Health, Molina	Aetna, BCBS, Beacon, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, Magellan, Tricare	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, racial/ethnic minorities, and trauma	Chinatown			Medicaid, BC Community Health, CountyCare, IlliniCare, Meridian, Molina	Ambetter, BCBS PPO, 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				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	Beverly		Part B; Most MAP (not BCBS MAP)	Aetna Better Health, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid	All (except UCHP)		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	In-Person	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	In-Person	UCHP Aetna	Medicare	Medicaid (Aetna Better Health, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid)	Private	Sliding Scale
UCM Ingalls	– Age 12+	Calumet City, Harvey, Tinley Park, Flossmoor	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	Y			Aetna, BCBS, Humana, Cigna, IL Blue Adv HMO, ComPsych, Optum/UBH		Dmcbride@compasshealthcenter.net

*.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