UIC PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT

Useful Perinatal Mental Health Links

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.

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.