Introduction
Illinois healthcare and school clinicians involved in the care of children, adolescents (up to age 21), and perinatal women can access free psychiatric consultation and referral assistance with Illinois DocAssist.
- Consultants assist with screening, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
- The consultation line is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (CST).
- Speak to a psychiatric consultant, usually within 30 minutes and always within one business day.
- Patient-identifying information is not required.
- The service is free.
Starting October 29, 2025, all users will complete a registration form (online or by phone), so we know who you are and how to contact you.
Register with Illinois DocAssist to get started
Already registered with Illinois DocAssist?
Already registered with Illinois DocAssist?
Check your email for your personal service request page from docassistil@uic.edu with the subject “Illinois DocAssist (IDA) Service Request Page Link”. You can also call Illinois DocAssist at 866-986-2778 to start a consultation or have your link emailed to you again.
Steps to consulting with Illinois DocAssist
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Step 1: Register
Register once with Illinois DocAssist by clicking the registration link above or by calling 866-986-2778
It just takes 5 minutes!
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Step 2: Make a service request
To request consultation or referral assistance look for an email from docassistil@uic.edu with the subject “Illinois DocAssist (IDA) Service Request Page Link”. Alternatively, you can make a request by phone at 866-986-2778 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
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Step 3: Talk to a consultant
Illinois DocAssist board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists and perinatal psychiatrists will call you and provide evidence-based information to answer your questions.
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Step 4: Establish a plan
Illinois DocAssist will help with creating a plan to care for your patient, including screening tools, medication management, referral assistance and follow-up.