Mental health professionals at Ascension Illinois provide care for mood disorders, including depression.

Get advanced care for all types of mood disorders

Ascension Illinois is a leader in the delivery of advanced care for depression.
Doctors and social services: Call Ascension Illinois Behavioral Medicine Call Center, 855-383-2224, to refer a patient to our mental health specialists and behavioral health therapists, or use this form.

If you are concerned about symptoms of depression for yourself or a loved one, mental health professionals at Ascension Illinois can help. We offer care at multiple locations throughout Chicagoland. To find a location or schedule an appointment, call 24/7, 855-383-2224.

You’ll talk to an experienced care team member who listens to understand your health concerns. You’ll also receive a mental health assessment over the phone, at no cost to you. This will help us connect you to a specialist or licensed counselor who diagnoses and treats all types of mood disorders, including:

  • Bipolar disorder
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Postpartum depression
  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • Substance use or medication-related depression

Care for the whole you

When you choose Ascension Illinois, you get a specialist and care team who focus on treating the whole you – including your physical and mental health. And your doctor is part of a national team of mental health professionals, sharing best practices and research.

Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of depression, such as:

  • Changes in appetite or unplanned weight changes
  • Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness
  • Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
  • Feelings of irritability, frustration or restlessness
  • Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
  • Lack of energy (fatigue)
  • Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
  • Pain (such as headaches, cramps, or digestive problems) without a clear physical cause and that does not ease, even with treatment
  • Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood
  • Problems sleeping or waking
  • Suicide attempts or thoughts of death or suicide

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

24/7 care for a mental health emergency

Quickly recognizing the signs that you or a loved one is experiencing moderate to severe mental or emotional distress is the first step in getting necessary care. For emergencies, including severe mental health distress and suspected substance overdose, ERs at our hospitals are open 24/7.

Find an ER location near you

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

No matter what problems you're dealing with, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/chat.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.

Ascension Illinois behavioral and mental health hospitals in Chicagoland

You and your loved ones can receive personalized care and support through dedicated treatment centers fully staffed by mental health professionals who specialize in the care and treatment of mood disorders. At Ascension Illinois, your care team provides a compassionate environment to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Our mental health professionals at Ascension Illinois Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates and Ascension Illinois Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Illinois, provide dedicated treatment options, including:

  • 24/7 mental health emergency care
  • Behavioral health counseling for individuals and families
  • Intensive inpatient hospital care
  • Partial-day treatment programs
  • Residential treatment, living on campus

Personalized care for all types of mood disorders

Your doctor and care team deliver advanced care for depression and other mood disorders. We use the latest therapeutic treatments and customize them for the needs of teens and adults. Therapies may include:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS)
  • Expressive therapies
  • Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Medication management

Comprehensive care for chronic illness with depression and anxiety

Being diagnosed with depression also increases your risk for an anxiety disorder. And  sometimes, having a chronic illness, such as heart disease, can trigger anxiety and depression. Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling. At Ascension Illinois, we offer hope when you are struggling with depression and anxiety. By treating your mental health condition and chronic illness together, your care team can better help you manage your symptoms and condition.

Mental health support for pregnant, postpartum and post-adoption parents

If stress, anxiety, depression or feelings of guilt, isolation or inadequacy are getting in the way of bonding with your child, you’re not alone. At the Ascension Illinois Behavioral Health Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), you can address these feelings and achieve the connection you want.

Parents and their partners are encouraged to bring their babies with them to IOP. In therapy groups, new parents work together to build confidence, develop coping skills and feel closer to their loved ones. In-person and virtual support is available.

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Frequently asked questions about mood disorder care at Ascension Illinois

  • Where are the Ascension Illinois behavioral and mental health services in Chicagoland?

    Our psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed counselors specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of depression and mood disorders. We have more than 20 Ascension Illinois behavioral and mental health locations in the Chicagoland area.

    FIND A LOCATION

    All Ascension Illinois hospitals and ERs, and our two mental health specialty care hospitals, deliver care for mental health emergencies. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.

    Translation services are also available at all Ascension Illinois hospitals and clinics. Ascension Illinois Center for Mental Health Melrose Park Casa Esperanza is a mental health clinic with services provided by Spanish-speaking doctors and care teams.

  • What type of mood disorders do your mental health professionals treat?

    Mental health professionals at Ascension Illinois sites of care have the expertise to diagnose and treat many types of mood disorders through dedicated treatment programs, including:

    • Bipolar disorder
    • Depression related to medical illness
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Persistent depressive disorder (PDD)
    • Postpartum depression
    • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
    • Substance use or medication-related depression
  • What types of treatments are available at Ascension Illinois mental health specialty hospitals?

    Start by calling our 24/7 call center, toll-free 855-383-2224. Our mental health professionals provide a mental health assessment at no cost to you at Ascension Illinois Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates and Ascension Illinois Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Illinois.

    At Ascension Illinois sites of care, you and your loved ones are connected to a variety of treatment programs, including:

    • Anger management counseling
    • Anxiety and OCD treatment program
    • Eating disorder treatment – partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care
    • Medication management
    • Perinatal mood disorders intensive outpatient program

    As part of your care plan, your care team can help connect you with services that support your mental health needs. For adults entering nursing home care, our care teams can also provide pre-admission screening for depression, anxiety and other emotional health concerns.

  • How to refer a patient to a mental health professional?

    Your patients can expect compassionate, personalized care from the moment our specialists connect with them. Our mental health professionals start by listening to fully understand their needs and to develop an individualized care plan. To refer a patient, use this referral form or call our 24/7 Ascension Illinois Behavioral Medicine Call Center, 855-383-2224.