LGBTQ+ Resources for Adults with Autism

Young Adults

Advocacy, Education & Care Management

AFFIRM: Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation. For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.


Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ, Discover SPARK


Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)

Network for LGBTQIA+ supports, resources, groups and parent groups.


Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc.

(773) 722-7900
West Side communities of East and West Garfield Park, Austin, and North Lawndale
Contact form & location information

Provides: Mental Health Assessment, Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Supportive Employment (IPS), Supervised Residential, Supportive Residential, Community Support Team (CST), Drop-In Center, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Developmental Training (DT), and HIV Screening and Counseling. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4)

773-769-0205
Chicago (North Side, West Side)
Contact form & Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Family Guidance Centers, Inc.  

info@fgcinc.org
844-834-2227
Chicago (Near North Side), Harvey, Des Plaines, Joliet, Aurora, Springfield – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Case Management, HIV Screening. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Gender and sexuality in autism, explained, Spectrum News


Habilitative Systems, Inc.

HSI 24 hour Crisis Line: 773-745-2620
Chicago (Englewood, North Lawndale, Austin) – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Residential Treatment, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Human Resource Development Institute, Inc.

773-291-2500
info@hrdi.org 
Chicago (Roseland, Englewood, Auburn-Gresham, Ashburn, Pilsen, South Shore, Washington Park, Jeffery Manor, North Lawndale) – Locations here

Provides: Psychiatry, Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Metropolitan Family Services Midway

3843 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 884-3310
Locations throughout Chicago and Suburbs area - Chicago (Southeast Chicago-South Chicago, Calumet Heights, East Side, Hegewisch and South Deering), Blue Island, Calumet, Lemont, Oak Forest, Orland, Palos & Worth Townships, Palos Hills, DuPage County 

Provides: Case Management, Outpatient therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis, Community Based Services, Medication Management. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Organization for Autism Research (OAR) - Sex Ed for Self-Advocates 

This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for people on the autism spectrum age 15 and up. People on the autism spectrum sometimes don’t have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that. 


Pillars Community Health

708-PILLARS (708-745-5277)
Variety of locations West and Southwest Cook County

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Risk Education. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity, Organization for Autism Research


Sinai Health System

773.257.5300 
Online appointment request form
West, and Southwest Chicago – View all locations

Out-patient therapy for all ages – bilingual, Outpatient therapy program for deaf and hard of hearing, Transitional care management, Out-patient psychiatry available – child and adult, In-patient adult mental health, Adult out-patient secure crisis stabilization, Supportive living. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

Endocrinologists

Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation.
For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.

OB/GYN

Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation.
For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.

Primary Care

Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation.
For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.

Psychotherapy (Individual and/or Group)

Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc.

(773) 722-7900
West Side communities of East and West Garfield Park, Austin, and North Lawndale
Contact form & location information

Provides: Mental Health Assessment, Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Supportive Employment (IPS), Supervised Residential, Supportive Residential, Community Support Team (CST), Drop-In Center, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Developmental Training (DT), and HIV Screening and Counseling. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Clarity Clinic

  • Loop: 333 N Michigan Ave #1400, Chicago, IL, (312) 815-9660
  • River North: 1 E Superior St #306, Chicago, IL (312) 754-9404
  • Lakeview – Broadway: 3665 N Broadway, Chicago, IL (773) 496-4433
  • Lakeview - Belmont:  929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, (312) 530-0323
  • Arlington Heights: 2101 S Arlington Heights Rd #116, Arlington Heights, IL (847) 666-5339
  • Evanston: 501 Davis St, Evanston, IL,  (312) 546-4193
  • Mokena - see webpage

Provides therapy and medication evaluation/management to school-aged children, adolescents and adults with ASD and other mental health needs. Online scheduling here. 


Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4)

773-769-0205
Chicago (North Side, West Side)
Contact form & Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Family Guidance Centers, Inc.  

info@fgcinc.org
844-834-2227
Chicago (Near North Side), Harvey, Des Plaines, Joliet, Aurora, Springfield – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Case Management, HIV Screening. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Habilitative Systems, Inc.

HSI 24 hour Crisis Line: 773-745-2620
Chicago (Englewood, North Lawndale, Austin) – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Residential Treatment, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 

Group therapy information here; Please note that clients new to Howard Brown Health will need to complete the process to form a profile in our MyChart patient portal in order to complete pre-group screening and assessment process. Information about registration will be sent to you by email. Interest form here.


Human Resource Development Institute, Inc.

773-291-2500
info@hrdi.org 
Chicago (Roseland, Englewood, Auburn-Gresham, Ashburn, Pilsen, South Shore, Washington Park, Jeffery Manor, North Lawndale) – Locations here

Provides: Psychiatry, Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


LifeStance Health: Edgewood Clinical Services

Stephanie Polan, LCSW 
Barrington:  111 Lions Dr, Suite 210 
Naperville: 1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 120
(630) 428-7890

Provides individual therapy, behavior management therapy, and group therapy services with all aged individual with a neurodivergent diagnosis. Additionally, works with parents for support and training/coaching.  See accepted insurances here 


Live Oak

John Guilfoile, Rainn Villalpando
773.880.1310
info@liveoakchicago.com
Lakeview: 1300 W. Belmont, Suite 300
Hyde Park: 1525 E. 53rd, Suite 824
Downtown: 30 N. Michigan, Suite 508
Roger's Park: (Coming Soon)

Provides individual therapy to the LGBTQ+ population and their families with experience in working with neurodiverse individuals (Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities).


Lotus Behavioral Wellness

Stephanie Polan, LCSW 
100 Illinois Street Suite 200 St. Charles, IL 60174
(779) 777-5361
meganorr@lotusbehavioralwellness.com

Provides individual therapy (in-person or telehealth) with all aged individual with a neurodivergent diagnosis. Additionally, works with parents for support and training/coaching.  See accepted insurances here 


Mary Donner, LSW 

Chicago, IL 60613 

Provides individual therapy for adults needing support with LGBTQ+ issues, Gender identity, ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergence and/or trauma needs. Primarily utilizes DBT, ACT and/or EMDR modalities in treatment.


Metropolitan Family Services Midway

3843 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 884-3310
Locations throughout Chicago and Suburbs area - Chicago (Southeast Chicago-South Chicago, Calumet Heights, East Side, Hegewisch and South Deering), Blue Island, Calumet, Lemont, Oak Forest, Orland, Palos & Worth Townships, Palos Hills, DuPage County 

Provides: Case Management, Outpatient therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis, Community Based Services, Medication Management. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Pillars Community Health

708-PILLARS (708-745-5277)
Variety of locations West and Southwest Cook County

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Risk Education. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Sinai Health System

773.257.5300 
Online appointment request form
West, and Southwest Chicago – View all locations

Out-patient therapy for all ages – bilingual, Outpatient therapy program for deaf and hard of hearing, Transitional care management, Out-patient psychiatry available – child and adult, In-patient adult mental health, Adult out-patient secure crisis stabilization, Supportive living. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

Psychiatry

Clarity Clinic

  • Loop: 333 N Michigan Ave #1400, Chicago, IL, (312) 815-9660
  • River North: 1 E Superior St #306, Chicago, IL (312) 754-9404
  • Lakeview – Broadway: 3665 N Broadway, Chicago, IL (773) 496-4433
  • Lakeview - Belmont:  929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, (312) 530-0323
  • Arlington Heights: 2101 S Arlington Heights Rd #116, Arlington Heights, IL (847) 666-5339
  • Evanston: 501 Davis St, Evanston, IL,  (312) 546-4193
  • Mokena - see webpage

Provides therapy and medication evaluation/management to school-aged children, adolescents and adults with ASD and other mental health needs. Online scheduling here. 


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


LGBTQ Mental Health Clinic at RUSH

1645 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
LGBTQmentalhealth@rush.edu
(312) 563-0571

Provides medication evaluation and management. Accepts many commercial and Medicaid plans.

Support Groups

Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)

Network for LGBTQIA+ supports, resources, groups and parent groups.


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 

Adults

Advocacy, Education & Care Management

AFFIRM: Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation. For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.


Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ, Discover SPARK


Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)

Network for LGBTQIA+ supports, resources, groups and parent groups.


Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc.

(773) 722-7900
West Side communities of East and West Garfield Park, Austin, and North Lawndale
Contact form & location information

Provides: Mental Health Assessment, Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Supportive Employment (IPS), Supervised Residential, Supportive Residential, Community Support Team (CST), Drop-In Center, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Developmental Training (DT), and HIV Screening and Counseling. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4)

773-769-0205
Chicago (North Side, West Side)
Contact form & Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Family Guidance Centers, Inc.  

info@fgcinc.org
844-834-2227
Chicago (Near North Side), Harvey, Des Plaines, Joliet, Aurora, Springfield – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Case Management, HIV Screening. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Gender and sexuality in autism, explained, Spectrum News


Habilitative Systems, Inc.

HSI 24 hour Crisis Line: 773-745-2620
Chicago (Englewood, North Lawndale, Austin) – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Residential Treatment, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Human Resource Development Institute, Inc.

773-291-2500
info@hrdi.org 
Chicago (Roseland, Englewood, Auburn-Gresham, Ashburn, Pilsen, South Shore, Washington Park, Jeffery Manor, North Lawndale) – Locations here

Provides: Psychiatry, Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Metropolitan Family Services Midway

3843 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 884-3310
Locations throughout Chicago and Suburbs area - Chicago (Southeast Chicago-South Chicago, Calumet Heights, East Side, Hegewisch and South Deering), Blue Island, Calumet, Lemont, Oak Forest, Orland, Palos & Worth Townships, Palos Hills, DuPage County 

Provides: Case Management, Outpatient therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis, Community Based Services, Medication Management. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Organization for Autism Research (OAR) - Sex Ed for Self-Advocates 

This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for people on the autism spectrum age 15 and up. People on the autism spectrum sometimes don’t have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that. 


Pillars Community Health

708-PILLARS (708-745-5277)
Variety of locations West and Southwest Cook County

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Risk Education. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity, Organization for Autism Research


Sinai Health System

773.257.5300 
Online appointment request form
West, and Southwest Chicago – View all locations

Out-patient therapy for all ages – bilingual, Outpatient therapy program for deaf and hard of hearing, Transitional care management, Out-patient psychiatry available – child and adult, In-patient adult mental health, Adult out-patient secure crisis stabilization, Supportive living. Accepts some Medicaid plans.

Endocrinologists

Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation.
For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.

OB/GYN

Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation.
For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.

Primary Care

Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


Rush University Medical Center

(833) 624-5428

Affirming Services Address LGBTQ+ Health Disparities including behavioral health, gender-affirming clinical specialties (endocrinology, voice therapy and more), gynecology services and cervical cancer screenings, HIV care, Primary care (adult, adolescent and pediatric), specialty care (obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neurology), surgery and patient navigation.
For more information on Affirm's services, please fill out our patient intake form.

Psychotherapy (Individual and/or Group)

Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc.

(773) 722-7900
West Side communities of East and West Garfield Park, Austin, and North Lawndale
Contact form & location information

Provides: Mental Health Assessment, Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Supportive Employment (IPS), Supervised Residential, Supportive Residential, Community Support Team (CST), Drop-In Center, Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Developmental Training (DT), and HIV Screening and Counseling. Accepts some Medicaid plans. 


Clarity Clinic

  • Loop: 333 N Michigan Ave #1400, Chicago, IL, (312) 815-9660
  • River North: 1 E Superior St #306, Chicago, IL (312) 754-9404
  • Lakeview – Broadway: 3665 N Broadway, Chicago, IL (773) 496-4433
  • Lakeview - Belmont:  929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, (312) 530-0323
  • Arlington Heights: 2101 S Arlington Heights Rd #116, Arlington Heights, IL (847) 666-5339
  • Evanston: 501 Davis St, Evanston, IL,  (312) 546-4193
  • Mokena - see webpage

Provides therapy and medication evaluation/management to school-aged children, adolescents and adults with ASD and other mental health needs. Online scheduling here. 


Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4)

773-769-0205
Chicago (North Side, West Side)
Contact form & Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Family Guidance Centers, Inc.  

info@fgcinc.org
844-834-2227
Chicago (Near North Side), Harvey, Des Plaines, Joliet, Aurora, Springfield – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Case Management, HIV Screening. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Habilitative Systems, Inc.

HSI 24 hour Crisis Line: 773-745-2620
Chicago (Englewood, North Lawndale, Austin) – Locations here

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Residential Treatment, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 

Group therapy information here; Please note that clients new to Howard Brown Health will need to complete the process to form a profile in our MyChart patient portal in order to complete pre-group screening and assessment process. Information about registration will be sent to you by email. Interest form here.


Human Resource Development Institute, Inc.

773-291-2500
info@hrdi.org 
Chicago (Roseland, Englewood, Auburn-Gresham, Ashburn, Pilsen, South Shore, Washington Park, Jeffery Manor, North Lawndale) – Locations here

Provides: Psychiatry, Outpatient therapy, Crisis Services, Case Management, HIV Screening, Housing, Community Based Services, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Community Support Teams (CST). Accepts some Medicaid plans.


LifeStance Health: Edgewood Clinical Services

Stephanie Polan, LCSW 
Barrington:  111 Lions Dr, Suite 210 
Naperville: 1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 120
(630) 428-7890

Provides individual therapy, behavior management therapy, and group therapy services with all aged individual with a neurodivergent diagnosis. Additionally, works with parents for support and training/coaching.  See accepted insurances here 


Live Oak

John Guilfoile, Rainn Villalpando
773.880.1310
info@liveoakchicago.com
Lakeview: 1300 W. Belmont, Suite 300
Hyde Park: 1525 E. 53rd, Suite 824
Downtown: 30 N. Michigan, Suite 508
Roger's Park: (Coming Soon)

Provides individual therapy to the LGBTQ+ population and their families with experience in working with neurodiverse individuals (Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities).


Lotus Behavioral Wellness

Stephanie Polan, LCSW 
100 Illinois Street Suite 200 St. Charles, IL 60174
(779) 777-5361
meganorr@lotusbehavioralwellness.com

Provides individual therapy (in-person or telehealth) with all aged individual with a neurodivergent diagnosis. Additionally, works with parents for support and training/coaching.  See accepted insurances here 


Mary Donner, LSW 

Chicago, IL 60613 

Provides individual therapy for adults needing support with LGBTQ+ issues, Gender identity, ADHD, Autism, Neurodivergence and/or trauma needs. Primarily utilizes DBT, ACT and/or EMDR modalities in treatment.


Metropolitan Family Services Midway

3843 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 884-3310
Locations throughout Chicago and Suburbs area - Chicago (Southeast Chicago-South Chicago, Calumet Heights, East Side, Hegewisch and South Deering), Blue Island, Calumet, Lemont, Oak Forest, Orland, Palos & Worth Townships, Palos Hills, DuPage County 

Provides: Case Management, Outpatient therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis, Community Based Services, Medication Management. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Pillars Community Health

708-PILLARS (708-745-5277)
Variety of locations West and Southwest Cook County

Provides: Outpatient therapy, Community Based Services, Case Management, Crisis Services, Group Therapy, Intensive Outpatient, Risk Education. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Sinai Health System

773.257.5300 
Online appointment request form
West, and Southwest Chicago – View all locations

Out-patient therapy for all ages – bilingual, Outpatient therapy program for deaf and hard of hearing, Transitional care management, Out-patient psychiatry available – child and adult, In-patient adult mental health, Adult out-patient secure crisis stabilization, Supportive living. Accepts some Medicaid plans.


Provides individual therapy (in-person or telehealth) with all aged individual with a neurodivergent diagnosis. Additionally, works with parents for support and training/coaching.  See accepted insurances here 

Psychiatry

Clarity Clinic

  • Loop: 333 N Michigan Ave #1400, Chicago, IL, (312) 815-9660
  • River North: 1 E Superior St #306, Chicago, IL (312) 754-9404
  • Lakeview – Broadway: 3665 N Broadway, Chicago, IL (773) 496-4433
  • Lakeview - Belmont:  929 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, (312) 530-0323
  • Arlington Heights: 2101 S Arlington Heights Rd #116, Arlington Heights, IL (847) 666-5339
  • Evanston: 501 Davis St, Evanston, IL,  (312) 546-4193
  • Mokena - see webpage

Provides therapy and medication evaluation/management to school-aged children, adolescents and adults with ASD and other mental health needs. Online scheduling here. 


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available. 


LGBTQ Mental Health Clinic at RUSH

1645 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612
LGBTQmentalhealth@rush.edu
(312) 563-0571

Provides medication evaluation and management. Accepts many commercial and Medicaid plans.

Support Groups

Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)

Network for LGBTQIA+ supports, resources, groups and parent groups.


Howard Brown

773.388.1600 
Locations on North, West and South Side of Chicago: View here

Provides sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV/STI screening, Primary care services, including gender-affirming hormone therapy, PrEP, pregnancy tests, birth control options, vaccines, psychiatry, and basic needs , One-on-one assistance signing up for health insurance, GED program, high school and college tutoring, or college application and scholarship assistance and mental wellness support. Individual and group therapy and psychiatry services available.