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About Illinois DocAssist
Our mission is to help primary care clinicians screen, diagnose, and treat the mental health and substance use problems of children, adolescents, and perinatal women through consultation, training and referral assistance.
Learn More About About Illinois DocAssistPhone Consultation
Primary care providers and other health professionals involved in the care and treatment of perinatal women, and/or children and adolescents up to the age of 21 can receive a psychiatric consultation regarding mental health concerns and possible treatments. CALL NOW or schedule a case consultation or educational workshop today! 1-866-986-ASST (2778)
Learn More About Phone ConsultationTrainings and Other Resources
Workshops and Webinars build skills in screening, diagnosing and treating pediatric and perinatal mental health conditions. Resources including screening tools, medication charts and prescribing guidelines help pediatric and perinatal primary care providers to identify, diagnose and treat pediatric and perinatal mental health conditions.
Learn More About Trainings and Other ResourcesPerinatal Mental Health and Substance Misuse
Consult with a specialist about mental health or substance misuse problems in the perinatal period including utilizing Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) to treat opioid use disorders in pregnant women. Access continuing education and clinical resources for screening, diagnosing and treating mental health and substance misuse conditions in perinatal women.
Learn More About Perinatal Mental Health and Substance MisusePediatric Mental Health and Substance Misuse
Illinois DocAssists psychiatric consultants offer guidance to healthcare providers regarding the mental health and substance misuse problems of pediatric patients ages 0-21 years old. Also, access continuing education and clinical resources for screening, diagnosing and treating pediatric mental health and substance misuse conditions.
Learn More About Pediatric Mental Health and Substance MisusePartnering to expand mental health care access for all children in Illinois Heading link
Illinois DocAssist is collaborating with the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health, and Family Services (IDPH, OWHFS), Illinois Title V Maternal and Child Health Program (IL Title V) to expand Illinois’ existing statewide mental health programs and services. The expansion, which is made possible with funding by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), primarily focuses on the following activities:
- Providing a multitude of mental health education and training opportunities to pediatricians and other primary health care professionals
- Increasing the number of Illinois DocAssist consultation services across the state
- Developing a stronger network of mental health resources and referrals accessible to providers serving pediatric patients and their families
