Saint Anthony Hospital has expanded its behavioral health services on Chicago’s West and Southwest Sides, launching outpatient services for adult patients starting April 14. The expansion enables community members to develop coping strategies, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall well-being through mental health treatment.
Services and Scope
Saint Anthony Hospital’s behavioral healthcare offers psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The hospital accepts most insurance and Medicaid, with a team of experienced, bilingual staff and specialized providers designed to create a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
Dr. Romeen Lavani, the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer, noted that the community suffers from mental health crises without access to solutions. Dr. Anoop Takher, Chair of Behavioral Health, stated that mental health services are needed now more than ever.
Expansion of SPARK Program
The expansion follows the success of SPARK, a mental health service launched specifically for children. Saint Anthony Hospital has now expanded services by providing walk-in appointments for patients under the age of 18. SPARK—Supportive Psychiatry and Resilience for Kids—offers an innovative care program dedicated to supporting children and teens’ mental health and well-being with experienced staff members, individualized care plans, and short wait times.
Saint Anthony Hospital has served Chicago’s West and Southwest Sides as an independent, non-profit community hospital since 1897, addressing the unique challenges of underserved communities through innovative care and multiple outpatient and rehabilitation clinics across the region.
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