UIC PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT

Useful Perinatal Mental Health Links

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Perinatal Mental Health Consultation Line
1-800-573-6121 and www.psych.uic.edu/perinatalmentalhealth This service consults to health care providers who have questions about the detection, diagnosis and treatment of perinatal depression and anxiety disorders. Consultants are UIC faculty and staff clinicians (psychiatrists, an advanced practice nurse and a social worker). While providers seeking consultation may use this information in making treatment decisions about a particular patient or patients, this service does not consult directly to or about individual patients, and should not be construed as direct advice about managing any particular patient’s care. Please also note that this is not a “hotline” and calls are responded to within one business day.

The Women's Mental Health Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago is designed to meet the unique needs of women with psychiatric disorders and life problems. If you’d like to make an appointment at the Women's Mental Health Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago, please call (312) 355-1223.

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (ENH)
The Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Postpartum Depression Program provides 24-hour crisis assistance to women suffering from postpartum depression at 1-866-ENH-MOMS (1-866-364-6667).

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is committed to providing comprehensive care to ensure the health of woman and children through several initiatives. HFS funds initiatives such as the UIC Perinatal Mental Health Project and reimburses Illinois healthcare providers for screening for peripartum depression.

Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD-II)
Illinois was selected as one of five states to participate in Phase II of a National Academy of State Health Policy three-year initiative, Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD). Illinois' ABCD II project, known as Healthy Beginnings, focuses on the role of the state Medicaid program and primary care providers in promoting the social emotional health of children under age three.

Erikson Institute’s Fussy Baby Network 1-888-431-BABY (2229)
Infant specialists work with parents who have concerns about their baby’s temperament and behavior during the first year of life. The infant specialists help parents find ways to help soothe and care for their baby.

Enhancing Developmentally Oriented Primary Care (EDOPC)
The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP), the Advocate Health Care Healthy Steps Program, the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP), and the Ounce of Prevention Fund work together to define developmentally-oriented primary care and identify training and technical assistance needs for Illinois pediatric care providers.

Illinois Psychiatric Society
The Illinois Psychiatric Society is a professional organization representing Illinois physician members trained in the treatment of mental illness.

Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Patients can call the PSI Postpartum Depression Helpline at 1.800.944.4PPD (1-800-944-4773) for local resources for postpartum mental health and social support.

The Illinois chapter of PSI can be accessed at http://www.postpartum.net/illinois.html

Postpartum Alliance of Illinois (PPD IL)
PPD IL promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of maternal mental health issues throughout the state of Illinois.

PCC Community Wellness Center
PCC Community Wellness Center provides comprehensive primary healthcare to Chicago and surrounding communities.

UIC’s National Center for Excellence in Women’s Health
The UIC National Center for Excellence in Women’s Health works to provide research-based care to women in a woman sensitive clinical environment.

Professional Resources

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Professional group for those providing healthcare to women.

American Psychiatric Association
The APA site has information on selecting a psychiatrist and information on mental illnesses.

American Psychological Association
The APA site provides links to consumers on depression.

MedEdPPD
MedEdPPD.org is a professional education, peer-reviewed Web site developed with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to foster the education of primary care providers who treat women who have or are at risk for postpartum depression.