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Building Capacity to Manage Pediatric Mental Health in Primary Care Settings- Gain valuable skills by participating in this webinar series presented in partnership by ICAAP on 8/6, 8/20, 9/9 & 9/23.
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What is Illinois DocAssist?

Illinois DocAssist is your trusted partner in easing access to behavioral health care. Our psychiatric consultants can quickly assist health care providers and school-based clinicians with addressing the mental health and substance use problems of children, adolescents and perinatal women.

The following services are free and available to any Illinois health care provider or school-based clinician involved in the care of children, adolescents (through age 21) and perinatal women.

 

I reached out to the IL Doc Assist hotline to help with medication management for a child on the autism spectrum. I had tried several medications and was still struggling to  find the right fit for his behaviors. Being able to connect with a specialist to help support my patient and his family without waiting for a formal referral was extremely helpful. I would recommend the service to my colleagues so that we can continue to function at the top of our licenses, with support from specialists, as we navigate the pediatric mental health crisis and specialist shortages.

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FREE 4-Part Webinar Series: Building Capacity – Improving Pediatric Mental Health Screening, Treatment and Care in the Primary Care Setting
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) is hosting a new, 4-part webinar series, aimed to support primary health care providers on pediatric mental health screening, treatment and care. In…
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Non-Suicidal Self Injury: Screening and Intervention
Monday, June 24, 2024
Self-harm is a rising concern with adolescents. Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to self-harm without suicidal intent (1). Studies show that 1 in 5 people will experience NSSI in their lifetime, with the highest…
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Maintaining academic and social-emotional skills during the summer
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
As the school year winds down and summer break approaches, parents and providers seek ways to maintain a child’s academic and social-emotional skills. Encourage families to set a semi-structured schedule and establish summer goals. This…

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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