Illinois · Listings Checked October 2026
Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in Illinois
Where Can You Find Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in Illinois?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 396 mental health facilities that accept Medicaid in Illinois (checked October 2026). The most are in Chicago (88), Peoria (8) and Elgin (6). Illinois's Medicaid program is Illinois Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid, including All Kids and FamilyCare); HealthChoice Illinois (statewide Medicaid managed care program).
- 396Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid
- 361Outpatient
- 338Telehealth
- 310Children and teens
- 118Walk-in psychiatric emergency
- 268Sliding fee or payment help
- 118Community mental health centers
Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in Illinois by City
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.
More About Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid
Read how Medicaid covers therapy. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Illinois.
Illinois's Medicaid agency explains its mental health coverage: Illinois Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid, including All Kids and FamilyCare); HealthChoice Illinois (statewide Medicaid managed care program) mental health services
CARES Line (Crisis and Referral Entry Services): 1-800-345-9049 (24/7, 365 days a year). Or call or text 988.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid Are in Illinois?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 396 mental health facilities that accept Medicaid in Illinois, checked October 2026. The most are in Chicago (88), Peoria (8) and Elgin (6).
What Mental Health Services Does Illinois Medicaid Cover?
The state names Behavioral health services, Mental health and substance use services, Mobile crisis response, Crisis services, Targeted case management and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services. Independent Practitioners may deliver only Group A community-based behavioral health services. Crisis services for people under 21 run through the Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) program, which gives 90 days of eligibility.
Is There a Illinois Crisis Line?
Call or text 988 from anywhere. CARES Line (Crisis and Referral Entry Services) also answers at 1-800-345-9049 (24/7, 365 days a year).