Welcome to the Illinois Psychiatric Society

The Illinois Psychiatric Society (IPS) is a dynamic community of over 1,000 Illinois psychiatrists,
in diverse types of practice and subspecialty areas. IPS brings members together for advocacy,
education, and networking with multiple special interests and work groups.

IPS was started in 1938 as a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association (founded in 1844),
one of the first nation-wide professional organizations in the U.S., now serving 38,800 members.

Our nation is facing tremendous demand for behavioral health care. The goal of IPS is to raise quality, parity, equity, and access to psychiatric care, for all citizens of Illinois. We urge all students to consider the amazing world of mental health care and help us meet these challenges.
Join us and share what you need, and what you know, with this family of psychiatrists. Together, we can make it better.

President Charity of Choice for 2024: Phoenix Center

Phoenix Center is Central Illinois' LGBTQ+ Center. Phoenix Center services include housing with supportive case management for homeless men and women who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or HIV+, free public health services including harm reduction services, HIV, Hepatits C and STD testing with linkage to medical care, various LGBTQ+ support groups including TransParent group, TranSupport group, yOUTh group, LGBTQ+ recovery group, social and educational groups, professional in-service trainings and community engagement. These services are provided at 2 sites in Springfield, 1 in Quincy and via mobile and street outreach in 15 counties.

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