Personalized care for emotional and mental health

Mental health specialists at Ascension Illinois Center for Mental Health Chicago in Chicago, IL, listen and offer compassionate care and support.

If you or your child is feeling sad, overwhelmed or anxious, start a conversation with a doctor who listens. Our mental health specialists at Ascension Saint Mary - Behavioral Health Chicago are committed to delivering compassionate support to children (age 4 and up) and adults.

Your mental health is an important part of your overall health and wellness. Talk with a mental health specialist if you are experiencing:

  • Anxiety
  • Alcohol or substance dependence
  • Changes in your appetite
  • Depression or sadness
  • Excessive worry or fear
  • Family or relationship difficulties
  • Feeling sad or down
  • Hallucinations
  • Inability to do daily activities
  • Mood changes or mood swings
  • Thoughts of suicide
  • Trouble concentrating

If someone is experiencing severe mental or emotional distress, professional care is necessary and urgent. A person experiencing a mental or emotional health crisis should go directly to the emergency room or call 911.

Connecting you with mental health specialists

Our psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed counselors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of many mental illnesses, including:

  • Anxiety disorders, including PTSD
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Schizophrenia

Care is always available, whenever you need us

At Ascension Saint Mary - Behavioral Health Chicago we offer extended and weekend hours, and virtual visits with your doctor, from the comfort of your home. Our mental health services include:

  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • Psychiatric medication management
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
  • Mental illness and substance abuse groups
  • Intensive group programs in English, Spanish and Polish
  • Case management
  • Employee assistance program services 

Reaching out for support is the first step to feeling better. Call us today.