Mental Health Treatment in Illinois

50 verified providers across Illinois · sourced from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov · refreshed monthly · Last reviewed: June 2026 · Data refreshed from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov

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Looking for mental health treatment in Illinois? Senova lists 50 verified SAMHSA-listed mental health providers drawn directly from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov national directory. Information is refreshed monthly.

About mental health treatment in Illinois

Mental health treatment includes counseling, therapy, psychiatric services, crisis support, and specialized programs for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Both inpatient and outpatient options exist depending on severity.

Services typically offered

Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid coverage

Federal mental health parity laws require most insurance plans (private, Medicare, Medicaid) to cover mental health at the same level as physical health. Many providers below also offer sliding-scale fees and state-funded programs for uninsured residents.

Illinois Medical Assistance Program covers mental health treatment through the HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly program. To qualify, residents typically need to meet the financial threshold (about $1,083/month for an individual) and have a documented care need that would otherwise require nursing-facility-level care. Applications go through Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, which is also the licensing authority for these providers.

Illinois Medicaid & eligibility deep dive

Eligibility for Illinois Medical Assistance Program

To qualify for mental health treatment under Illinois Medical Assistance Program, applicants generally need to meet two criteria: financial eligibility and a documented care need. Financial eligibility is based on income — typically $1,083/month for an individual — and on countable assets, usually capped around $2,000 for an individual (with separate rules for spouses). The care-need test typically requires a level-of-care assessment showing the applicant would need nursing-facility-level care without home- and community-based support.

The HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly program

Illinois's primary vehicle for mental health treatment coverage is the HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly. Covered services typically include outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, residential treatment for qualifying conditions, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder, and crisis intervention. Some programs require pre-authorization through a managed-care organization.

How to apply

  1. Complete the Medicaid application through Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (www.illinois.gov/hfs/), by phone, in person at a local office, or through healthcare.gov.
  2. Provide income documentation (pay stubs, tax returns, Social Security benefit letters), bank statements, and proof of citizenship or legal residency.
  3. Once enrolled in Medicaid, request a long-term services and supports (LTSS) assessment to determine eligibility for the HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly.
  4. If approved, you can choose any participating mental health treatment provider — the ones listed below all accept Medicaid where they have contracts.

Application timelines vary: Medicaid itself can be approved in 30–45 days for most applicants, while waiver enrollment may take 60–180 days due to assessments and waitlists. Some Illinois regions have shorter waitlists than others — typically urban metros move faster than rural counties.

Illinois mental health treatment by the numbers

How much does mental health treatment cost in Illinois?

PayerCoverageOut-of-pocket
MedicareLimited — outpatient mental health visits covered with copay; substance-use treatment partially covered20% coinsurance after Part B deductible
Illinois Medical Assistance ProgramYes — through HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly for qualifying low-income residents$0 for most enrollees; small copays in some states
Private insuranceMost plans cover mental health treatment subject to network rules and prior authDeductible + 10–30% coinsurance typical
Private payOutpatient: $50–$200/session. IOP: $3,000–$10,000. Residential: $5,000–$30,000+ for 30 daysFull cost
Long-term care insuranceGenerally not — designed for chronic-care servicesPer policy

Costs are 2026 estimates. Verify with the specific provider before scheduling.

How to choose a mental health treatment provider

When you compare mental health treatment providers, focus on five things: (1) certification status (Medicare- or Medicaid-certified for clinical care; SAMHSA-listed for behavioral health), (2) services offered relative to the specific need, (3) which insurance plans and Medicaid waivers they accept, (4) how quickly they can start, (5) patient and family reviews where available. Reputable providers explain coverage, costs, and care plans up front; high-pressure sales tactics are a red flag.

Before signing a care agreement, ask for the answers to these questions in writing: which services are billed to Medicare/Medicaid versus billed to you out of pocket; who is the primary care coordinator; how the agency handles after-hours calls and emergencies; the typical response time for new requests; and two or three references from current patients or families. Providers who refuse to share references are a yellow flag — keep looking.

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What you'll find on this page

This page covers every mental health treatment provider with a verified address in Illinois. For a tighter view, check the city pages for specific Illinois cities below. Click any provider's name below to view their full profile — address, phone, services, ownership, certification details, and how to contact them. Senova never charges patients or families for these listings, and providers cannot pay to appear higher on this page.

About this data

Senova is a free, independent directory of care providers. We do not run any of the agencies listed below — we surface them from authoritative federal data so you can find them faster. Our data source is SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov. If you spot outdated or incorrect information, the source dataset is publicly auditable and refreshed by the federal government on a monthly basis. To request a correction directly, contact SAMHSA at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 or the provider directly.

Map: Mental Health Treatment across Illinois

Map shows approximate locations of mental health treatment providers across Illinois. Pins are powered by Google Maps and may include providers beyond Senova's verified directory.

All Mental Health Treatment providers in Illinois

Showing 301–350 of 470 providers.

  1. 10537 South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL, 60465
    708-974-2300
  2. 11560 South Kedzie Avenue Suite 200, Alsip, IL, 60803
    708-974-5828
  3. 5210 Main Street, Skokie, IL, 60077
    847-425-7500
  4. 218 West 26th Street, Chicago, IL, 60616
    312-285-2287
  5. 159 North Sangamon Street Suites 200 and 300, Chicago, IL, 60607
    516-505-7200
  6. 242 North York Street Suite 505, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
    847-999-3226
  7. 1035 East Main Street, Danville, IL, 61832
    217-213-6114
  8. 2920 Veterans Memorial Drive, Mount Vernon, IL, 62864
    618-244-6544 x1711
  9. 3805 East Main Street Suite M, Saint Charles, IL, 60174
    630-646-5201
  10. 3329 75th Street, Woodridge, IL, 60517
    630-646-7387
  11. 386 North York Street Suite 209, Elmhurst, IL, 60126
    630-501-1742
  12. 1330 South Kostner Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60623
    773-542-1150
  13. 9050 West 81st Street, Justice, IL, 60458
    773-737-9555 x100
  14. 31979 North Fish Lake Road, Round Lake, IL, 60073
    847-546-6450
  15. Streator, IL, 61364
    815-223-1610
  16. Macomb, IL, 61455
    815-223-1610
  17. Ottawa, IL, 61350
    815-223-1610
  18. La Salle, IL, 61301
    815-223-1610
  19. Canton, IL, 61520
    815-223-1610
  20. Princeton, IL, 61356
    815-223-1610
  21. Princeton, IL, 61356
    815-224-1610
  22. 760 Foxpointe Drive, Sycamore, IL, 60178
    815-748-8334
  23. 15300 West Avenue Building C, Suite 313, Orland Park, IL, 60462
    708-460-2721
  24. 12251 South 80th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL, 60463
    708-923-4000
  25. 1400 Lake Cook Road Suite 185, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
    847-348-9979
  26. 4237 1/2 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
    708-529-3109
  27. 210 North Wolf Road, Wheeling, IL, 60090
    847-353-1500
  28. 1111 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, 60089
    847-353-1500
  29. 1880 West Winchester Road Suite 108, Libertyville, IL, 60048
    847-353-1500
  30. 4747 Lincoln Mall Drive Suite 412, Matteson, IL, 60443
    708-300-6977
  31. 1 Dearborn Square Suite 444, Kankakee, IL, 60901
    815-304-4111
  32. Urbana, IL, 61801
    217-337-2130 x3751
  33. 2850 West 95th Street Suite 403, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805
    708-422-0110
  34. 1 Saint Anthonys Way 3rd Floor, Alton, IL, 62002
    618-474-6240
  35. 617 NE Glendale Avenue, Peoria, IL, 61603
    309-624-9522
  36. 403 East 1st Street, Dixon, IL, 61021
    815-285-5631 x1023
  37. 1000 Essington Road Suite 113, Joliet, IL, 60435
    815-216-4333
  38. 4201 Lake Cook Road Suite 200, Northbrook, IL, 60062
    877-825-8584
  39. 1010 Jorie Boulevard Suite 200, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
    877-825-8584
  40. 809 West Church Street, Champaign, IL, 61820
    217-373-1700
  41. 1016 South Madison Street, Du Quoin, IL, 62832
    618-542-4357
  42. 1921 North Market Street, Monticello, IL, 61856
    217-762-5371
  43. 6918 South Windsor Avenue, Berwyn, IL, 60402
    708-995-3535
  44. 6918 Windsor Avenue, Berwyn, IL, 60402
    708-745-5277
  45. 8020 West 87th Street, Hickory Hills, IL, 60457
    708-995-3851
  46. 2600 Ridgeland Avenue, Berwyn, IL, 60402
    708-317-5926
  47. 2456 West 38th Street, Chicago, IL, 60632
    773-823-7743
  48. 2259 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60608
    872-281-7575
  49. 1633 North 37th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL, 60160
    708-343-7860
  50. 3232 West 55th Street, Chicago, IL, 60632
    773-424-3060

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does mental health treatment cost in Illinois?

Cost varies dramatically based on level of care. Outpatient counseling can be $50–$200 per session with insurance; intensive outpatient runs $3,000–$10,000 for a typical course; residential treatment ranges from $5,000 to $30,000+ for 30 days. Illinois Medical Assistance Program covers mental health treatment for qualifying residents, and most providers below accept sliding-scale or state-funded coverage for the uninsured.

Does Medicaid cover mental health treatment in Illinois?

Yes. Illinois Medical Assistance Program covers mental health treatment through HCBS Waiver for Persons who are Elderly. Eligibility is based on financial need (typically $1,083/month for an individual) and a documented care need that would otherwise require nursing-facility-level care. Apply through Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services or use the federal portal at healthcare.gov.

How do I choose the right mental health treatment provider?

Compare providers on five things: (1) certification status — Medicare/Medicaid certified or, for behavioral health, SAMHSA-listed; (2) services offered relative to your specific needs; (3) which insurance plans and Medicaid waivers they accept; (4) how quickly they can start care; (5) patient and family reviews where available. Reputable agencies provide written care plans, clear cost breakdowns, and answer questions without high-pressure sales tactics.

How quickly can I get a mental health appointment in Illinois?

Wait times vary significantly by provider type and severity. Crisis/emergency services are immediate — call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to a community mental health center. Standard outpatient appointments often have 2–6 week wait times. Many providers in this listing offer walk-in intake or same-week telehealth for urgent (non-emergency) cases. SAMHSA's helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and 24/7 if you need help finding immediate care.

Are these providers verified?

Yes. Every facility on this page is listed in the federal SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov national directory and refreshed monthly. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is the U.S. government agency responsible for behavioral health services. Inclusion in their directory means the facility has reported its services and contact info to the federal government.

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What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid for mental health treatment?

Medicare is the federal health insurance for people 65+ and certain younger adults with disabilities — it covers mental health treatment when criteria are met (homebound status, physician order, skilled need). Medicaid is the joint federal-state program for low-income Americans — it covers mental health treatment more broadly through state HCBS waivers. Many people qualify for both ("dual-eligible") and use them together to maximize coverage.

What if I'm in a mental-health or substance-use crisis right now?

Don't wait for a directory listing — call or text 988 immediately for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, confidential, 24/7), or call SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for substance use treatment referrals. If there's immediate danger to yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The providers below are for ongoing treatment after the immediate crisis is stabilized.

How often is the data on this page updated?

Senova refreshes the underlying federal datasets on the 1st of every month. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov publishes updates approximately quarterly, and we sync within 24 hours of their release. Provider information that changes more often (phone numbers, addresses, accepted insurance) is only as current as the federal source — call the provider directly to confirm critical details before scheduling care.

About this directory

Senova is an independent directory of Medicare-, Medicaid-, and SAMHSA-listed care providers across the United States. We do not own, operate, or accept payment from any provider listed on this page. Listings are sourced from federal government datasets and refreshed monthly.

Sources: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov national directory, refreshed monthly.

Reviewed by the Senova editorial team. Last updated: June 2026.

Medical disclaimer: This page lists care providers and explains how state and federal coverage works. It is not medical advice. For medical decisions, consult a licensed physician. In a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For a substance use emergency, call SAMHSA's free 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-4357.