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. |
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| Medicare | Medicaid | Private | UCHP Aetna | Sliding Scale | |||||
| Mirjam Quinn and Associates (MQA) | – Ages 4+; Greek, German, Spanish available – CADC, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating d/o, PTSD, SUD, OCD, specific phobias – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+, trauma – Treats individuals with mild cognitive impairment, developmental disability, autism – Many modalities incl CPT, EMDR, PST, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Neuropsychological testing (3-6 months) |
Telehealth | Individual Group Family Couples | Aetna, BCBS, United, Headway | Y | admin@mqatherapy.com | |||
| Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago (DASC) | – Ages 5+; Spanish available – All conditions – Specializes in individuals with mild cognitive impairment, developmental disability, autism, personality d/o – Many modalities incl ERP, Mindfulness, MI |
Lakeview, Telehealth | Individual Group | Aetna, BCBS | Y | Mckenziegallagher@dascchicago.com | |||
| E.M. Branch & Associates | – Ages 18+: Spanish available – Anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, PTSD, OCD, specific phobias, psychosis – Specializes in racial/ethnic minorities, trauma, Spirituality – 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 | Aetna BH, BCBS Community, CountyCare, Meridian, Molina | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna , Optum, BCBS HMO (only if coverage through Magellan) | 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 | |||
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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 | Y | admin@atruespace.com | |||
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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 | Y | info@mobilementalwellness.org |
| Depth Counseling |
-Ages 7+; Spanish and Portuguese available |
Loop, Ravenswood, Telehealth | Individual Group Couples | Aetna BH, BC Community | BCBS | Y | |||
| 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 | ||
| Kathy Sexton-Radek, PhD |
– Ages 3+ |
Telehealth | Individual | Part B; Medicare Adv | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, SmartHealth | Y | ksrsleep@aol.com | ||
| Geode Health |
– Ages 5+; Polish, Spanish, and Urdu available |
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 | |||
| 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+; Ph.D and Pys.D 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
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| 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 |
Medicaid, Aetna BH, BC Community, CountyCare, Meridian | 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)
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| 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 |
Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Telehealth | Individual | BCBS, Blue Choice | Y | admin@brightlandhealth.com |
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| 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 |
Southeast Loop, Lakeview, Telehealth | Individual |
Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, United | Y |
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| 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 (Teen) Family Couples |
Part B | Aetna BH, CountyCare, Medicare/Medicaid | Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, BCBS Community, BCBS MMAI, Meridian, Molina | Y | Y |
info@tmhbehavioralservices.com
www.tmhbehavioralservices.com |
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. |
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| 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, Spirituality – Treats individuals with MCI, developmental disability, mild autism, personality d/o |
Morgan Park, Near South Side, Telehealth | Y | Aetna BH, BCBS Community, CountyCare, Meridian, Molina | Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum, BCBS HMO (only if coverage through Magellan) | intakes.embranch@gmail.com | ||
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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 | Y | BCBS, BCBS Choice, United, USHIP | hello@nurture-therapy.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 | |||
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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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | Y | 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.
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |||
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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 |
219-323-3311 |
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*.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