Supportive Psychiatry and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) is the newest expansion of services at Saint Anthony Children’s Hospital. SPARK will be a dedicated service to help children with their mental health needs, including psychiatric evaluations, medical management, individual therapy, parent guidance and support, rehab services, and school collaboration and consultations. SPARK is committed to supporting children and teens’ mental health and well-being. Filled with an experienced staff and specialized providers, SPARK has created a safe, caring, and supportive environment for young people to thrive. Seeing the demand in its community, Saint Anthony Children’s Hospital wanted to deliver a service that can assist pediatric patients in getting the mental help they need, without having extended wait times to see a specialist. SPARK accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, and is available to anyone up to 18 years old and can be scheduled by calling 773-446-2960. For more information about SPARK, please visit sahchicago.org.

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