Primary Care - Behavioral Health Integration Program

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 External Referral Grid below summarizes 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

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.
Medicare Medicaid (e.g., Aetna Better Health, CountyCare) Private UCHP Aetna Sliding Scale
Danny Gordon & Associates Counseling Services – Ages 7+ 
– Anxiety, depression, developmental disability, ADHD, health behavior change, MCI, phobia, PTSD, SUD
– No services: OCD, psychosis, autism
– Specializes in racial/ ethnic minorities
Y
Individual
BCBS Y blair@dgordonassociates.com
Geode Health – Ages 5+; Spanish, Polish, Urdu available
– AUD, Anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorder, PTSD, SUD, OCD, psychosis
– Specializes also in truama, racial/ethnic minorities, and LGBTQIA+
– Many modalities incl ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, PST, CPT
Y Y
Individual
Family
Couples
Group

 

Part B

Aetna, BCBS PPO, Cigna, Magellan, Optum, United Y

referrals@geodehealth.com

630-560-4329

 

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
Y Y
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
Y Y
Individual
Family
Couples

Group
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
Y Y
Individual
Family
Couples

Group
BCBS, Blue Choice  

info@chicagocenterforgrowth.com

drcrawford@chicagocenterforgrowth.com

Cityscape Counseling – Ages 12+
– All conditions except dementia
– Specializes also in LGBTQIA+
– Many modalities incl CBT, DBT
Y
Individual
Family
Couples

Group
Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, Optum/United Y nicoleb@cityscapecounseling.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, and LGBTQIA+
– Many modalities incl ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, CPT
Y Y
Individual
Family
Couples
Medicaid, Aetna Better Health, BC Community Health, Meridian Aetna, BCBS,  Cigna, United Y Y intake@ashecc.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+
Y
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
Y Y
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
Y Y
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
Y Y
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 

– No services: autism, SUD
– Specializes also in LGBTQIA+
– Many modalities incl CBT, CPT
Y
Individual
BCBS   cruzi@claretcenter.org
Brightland Health – Ages 18-60
– Anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, SUD (therapy only)
– No services: autism, MCI personality d/o
Y
Individual
BCBS, Blue Choice   admin@brightlandhealth.com 
 
Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago – Ages 7+; Hindi, Gujarati, Spanish available
– All conditions
– Specializes also in LGBTQIA+, racial/ethnic minorities
– Many modalities incl ACT, CBT, DBT, RO-DPT, ERP
Y Y
Individual
Group
Medicare Aetna, BCBS PPO, United   mckenziegallagher@dascchicago.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
Y
Individual
Aetna, BCBS, Blue Choice, Cigna, United Y contact@roamerstherapy.com
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 avl
l
Y
Individual
Couples
Group
BCBS, BCBS Choice, United Y hello@nurture-therapy.com
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
Y Y
Individual
Part B;
Medicare Adv
Medicaid, Aetna Better Health, Meridian,  Molina Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Y info@inhomecounselingservices.com
The Psychology Center, Inc – Ages 5+; French, Arabic available
– All conditions except eating d/o, psychosis, developmental disability
– Specializes also in racial/ethnic minorities
Y Y
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 health literacy, consider a different referral partner.
Cathedral Counseling – Ages 18+; Spanish available
– Anxiety, depression, SUD
– Twice a week appts avl if nec
– No services: personality d/o, MCI, autism, phobia, psychosis
-many modalities incl DBT
Y
Individual
Part B Aetna, BCBS, United, Blue Choice, USHIP Y intake@cathedralcounseling.org

 

Community Mental Health Psychiatry Partners

Partners
(listed in order of availability)
Referral Details In-person Psychiatry 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.
UCHP Aetna Medicare Medicaid (e.g., Aetna Better Health, CountyCare) Private Sliding Scale
Compass Health Center – Ages 10+
– Anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, PTSD, OCD, panic, phobias, substance use, school refusal, child dyysregulation
Y
(also see IOP/PHP below)
Y Aetna, BCBS,  Humana, Cigna, IL Blue Adv HMO, ComPsych, Optum/UBH Dmcbride@compasshealthcenter.net
Clearwater Counseling Chicago – Ages 7+; Spanish avl
– Anxiety, depression, PTSD
– Specializes also in trauma and LGBTQIA+
Y Y BC Community Health, CountyCare, Meridian, Molina Aetna, BCBS, Beacon, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, Magellan, Tricare Y matthew@clearwatercounselingchicago.com
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
Y Y Medicaid, BC Community Health, CountyCare, IlliniCare, Meridian, Molina Ambetter, BCBS PPO, Cigna, United Y melissawee@maha-us.org
Brightland Health – Ages 18-60
– Anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, SUD (therapy only)
– No services: autism, MCI personality d/o
Y 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
Y Y 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.

 

Community Intensive Outpatient Program / Partial Hospitalization Program Referrals

IOP/PHP Program Referral Details 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.
UCHP Medicare Medicaid (Aetna Better Health, CountyCare, Medicare/ Medicaid) Private Sliding Scale
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
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