Middle School
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Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ
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.
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 Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lurie's Children's Hospital
Gender Development Program
225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
1.800.543.7362
Provides medical and behavioral health including Pubertal Suppression Therapy, Menstrual Suppression, Hormone Therapy (Masculinizing), Hormone Therapy (Feminizing), Fertility Preservation and Gender-Affirming Surgery Referrals.
Click here to download Lurie's gender affirming roadmap.
Howard Brown Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
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.
- 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.
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 Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
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
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
Lurie's Children's Hospital
Gender Development Program
225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
1.800.543.7362
Provides medical and behavioral health including Pubertal Suppression Therapy, Menstrual Suppression, Hormone Therapy (Masculinizing), Hormone Therapy (Feminizing), Fertility Preservation and Gender-Affirming Surgery Referrals.
Click here to download Lurie's gender affirming roadmap.
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.
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.
- 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.
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 commercial and some Medicaid plans.
Lurie's Children's Hospital
Gender Development Program
225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
1.800.543.7362
Provides medical and behavioral health including Pubertal Suppression Therapy, Menstrual Suppression, Hormone Therapy (Masculinizing), Hormone Therapy (Feminizing), Fertility Preservation and Gender-Affirming Surgery Referrals.
Click here to download Lurie's gender affirming roadmap.
High School
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.
Article from Discover SPARK:
Autistic People More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ
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.
Gender and sexuality in autism, explained, Spectrum News
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.
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 Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
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.
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.
Organization for Autism Research: 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.
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Lurie's Children's Hospital
Gender Development Program
225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
1.800.543.7362
Provides medical and behavioral health including Pubertal Suppression Therapy, Menstrual Suppression, Hormone Therapy (Masculinizing), Hormone Therapy (Feminizing), Fertility Preservation and Gender-Affirming Surgery Referrals.
Click here to download Lurie's gender affirming roadmap.
Howard Brown Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
Howard Brown Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
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.
- 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.
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 Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
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
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
Lurie's Children's Hospital
Gender Development Program
225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
1.800.543.7362
Provides medical and behavioral health including Pubertal Suppression Therapy, Menstrual Suppression, Hormone Therapy (Masculinizing), Hormone Therapy (Feminizing), Fertility Preservation and Gender-Affirming Surgery Referrals.
Click here to download Lurie's gender affirming roadmap.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Howard Brown Youth Center
773.388.1600 ext: 9
Broadway Youth Center: 4009 N. Broadway
Broadway Youth Center at The Lot: 4455 N. Broadway
Triple S – Southside Safe Space: 2747 W. 79th.
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.
Lurie's Children's Hospital
Gender Development Program
225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
1.800.543.7362
Provides medical and behavioral health including Pubertal Suppression Therapy, Menstrual Suppression, Hormone Therapy (Masculinizing), Hormone Therapy (Feminizing), Fertility Preservation and Gender-Affirming Surgery Referrals.
Click here to download Lurie's gender affirming roadmap.