If you are having a mental health crisis or are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please call 988 and/or go to the nearest emergency room. A more comprehensive list of crisis resources is available at the end of this page.
Self-scheduling is reserved for non-urgent appointments only.
Struggling with depression or anxiety? Need someone to talk to about your gender identity or life stressors? Howard Brown Health provides mental health services tailored to your needs. Our team of counselors, social workers, and psychologists offer individual, and group therapies from a trauma-informed lens.
Evidence shows that care models coming from a team approach between medical and behavioral health are most effective. Howard Brown requires patients to be established with Primary Care to receive Behavioral Health Services.
To participate in our BH Consultation offerings, all patients must be:
- 18 years of age or older
- Present in the state of Illinois (either via telehealth or in-person)
- Established with a Primary Care Provider at Howard Brown Health
Our services include:
- Psychiatry: Medical treatment that focuses on mental health. A psychiatrist diagnoses your condition and prescribes medications and other treatments to assist with mental wellness.
- Individual Therapy: Meet with a therapist to learn to cope with difficult situations. We offer short-term therapy limited to six months.
- Group Therapy: Group psychotherapy is an effective and accessible way to engage in mental health treatment. Research shows that group therapy is as effective as individual treatment.
If you are interested in any of these options, schedule your Behavioral Health Consultation at the bottom of this page. During this 20-minute appointment, you will meet with a behavioral health provider who will work with you to screen for and assess your needs related to behavioral health then assist with referral(s) to the identified resource (i.e. individual therapy, psychiatry, etc.).
Important information: These visits are telehealth appointments where video capability is required. If you do not have access to the technology necessary for a telehealth visit, please contact our patient services representative team at 872-304-4401.
We accept various insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, we offer all services on a sliding-fee scale for eligible patients. If you don’t have insurance, don’t worry. Visit our fee and insurance information page to learn how we can assist you.
For additional information, contact our team at 773.388.1600. We strive to return your message within 5-7 business days.
Crisis Support
If you or someone you love is dealing with suicidal thoughts or is experiencing another type of crisis, please refer to the following resources:
CARES & SASS
1-800-345-9049
Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults with Medicaid.
Crisis Textline
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
988 is a three-digit dialing code that will connect callers in crisis to trained counselors that will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
1-833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234
The only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois serving people using opioids and other substances, with or without insurance.
311 City Services
311
If you are in need of immediate shelter in the city of Chicago, call 311 to request assistance.
Chicago Coordinated Entry System
1-312-361-1707
If you are sleeping in a shelter, outside, in a vehicle, or any place not meant for human habitation, call the Coordinated Entry Call Center to complete a housing assessment. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:00pm. Please note: this may or may not lead to a housing option and does not solve your immediate housing crisis, but it will get you on a list to receive services.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and hotline—call for services and resources.
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
888-293-2080
Operating 24/7, the Rape Crisis Hotline provides survivors and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention, and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.