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Pediatric Behavioral Health Programs

OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois provides behavioral health programs that offer team-based, specialized care for children and teens with emotional and mental health needs. Pediatric specialists create personalized plans to support your child’s health, healing and well-being.

No matter where your child is in their development or journey, our children’s behavioral health services can assist. We work closely with you, their primary care provider and school officials to support their success.

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Autism Services and Resources

Find tailored autism support, early intervention and family-focused services to assist your child's development, boost their confidence and help them achieve their full potential.

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Help for Eating Disorders

The Eating Disorders Program provides medical, nutritional and psychological support for children and teens with eating disorders, including outpatient care, partial hospitalization, support groups for recovery from anorexia or bulimia and a family awareness group.

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Additional Therapy Services

OSF pediatric behavioral health services provide individual and family therapy for people of all ages in a safe, supportive environment. Our licensed therapists offer short-term or ongoing counseling to address life’s challenges, emotional well-being, relationships and personal development. We also offer a secure, anonymous and interactive digital platform, Silvercloud, to help manage the feelings and causes of depression, anxiety or stress.

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Trauma Recovery

Trauma can change how children feel, think and live after a frightening or violent event, but it doesn’t define their future. We provide free, private support and therapy to help children heal, feel safe again and move forward with hope, guidance and care by their side.