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"My therapist was wonderful! He is a great listener. Thank you for a very helpful experience."

"Services were offered in a very warm and inviting environment."

"I hope others in turmoil get to work things out with someone of my therapist's ability. Sincere thanks to the Center on Halsted. You made a difference!"

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  MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Center on Halsted’s team of clinicians - staff, graduate students and both volunteer and contractual therapists – helps meet the mental health needs of Chicago's LGBT, queer and questioning community members and caring allies – just as we have done for more than 30 years.  We offer a number of different mental health services and opportunities for community members including psychotherapy for individuals and couples, group counseling and referrals.

In addition, we offer comprehensive, licensed training for mental health graduate students and practitioners. Go here for information on student training opportunities.

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Overview of Service Areas 

Services are provided on a sliding scale basis. We also accept a number of insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. Psychotherapy may be free of charge for individuals with low incomes and living with HIV or experiencing relationship violence. Our services areas included the following:







Programs and Services


Psychotherapy

We are expert mental health professionals offering affirming services in a safe and supportive environment. Our clinical team consists of full time staff, volunteer and contractual psychotherapists and graduate student interns. We provide the following modalities of psychotherapy:  individual (youth, adults, seniors), couples, family and group.



We are particularly sensitive to the important issues facing today’s LGBT, queer and questioning community members and caring others. If you are interested in our counseling services, please contact 773-472-6469, ext. 460 for more information.

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Groups

The Center on Halsted provides a variety of group services, including support groups, therapy and educational groups. These services are meant to connect and unite LGBT, queer and questioning men, women, families and allies who share similar issues and struggles. Participation is fee based and space in each group is limited.

For more information on current and upcoming groups, click here.

Student Training

Center on Halsted provides clinical training opportunities for graduate students looking to become clinicians and who want a structured learning environment for their internship or field placement. Click here for more information about opportunities at Center on Halsted.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Center on Halsted Mental Health team utilizes the services of seasoned mental health professionals by having them on our team of volunteer therapists. Therapists who volunteer with the Center on Halsted enjoy a number of benefits including:
  • Giving back to the LGBT community.
  • Regular clinical consultation groups with other experienced professionals.
  • In-service trainings on current trends and issues in mental health care.
  • Networking at the Midwest’s largest LGBT Community Center.
Please contact the Director of Mental Health and Clinical Training, Scott Harms Rose, MSW, PhD, at (773) 472-6469, ext. 279 to discuss being a volunteer psychotherapist.



Contact Us


If you would like more information or to set up an appointment, please contact us at 773-472-6469, ext. 460.

If you are a licensed clinician or are training to become one and would like more information on our volunteer and student training opportunities, please contact Scott Harms Rose at (773) 472-6469, ext. 279 or shrose@centeronhalsted.org.

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