a new approach to community mental health
Rayo Counseling and Community Co-op is a worker-led, democratically organized Community Mental Health Center providing services free from coercion for under-resourced individuals across the mental health continuum.
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we’re on a mission to…
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Provide accessible, high-quality mental health care for individuals regardless of capacity to pay
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Foster a sustainable work environment for community mental health professionals
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Create programs that cultivate autonomy, relationships, and self-expression
an environment of collaboration and care
We’re creating an abolitionist community mental health center that promotes non-hierarchical structures, voluntary engagement, and analytically-oriented services grounded in relationship.
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Psychotherapist
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in compassion.”
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Psychotherapist
“I understand that our well-being is deeply connected to the social systems we navigate daily.”
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Psychotherapist
“I believe that the ‘personal is political’ and help clients develop more holistic treatment plans.”
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Psychotherapist
“Together, we can create new ways to relate and live with meaning and joy.”
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Psychotherapist
“In our shared space, you're welcome in all facets of your being.”
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Psychotherapist
“I am affirming of all lifestyles, orientations and identities.”
meet our peer services team
At RAYO, we value the voices and experiences of Peers- Individuals with lived experience of psychological distress.
Reach out to Ren to learn more about our Peer Programming!
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Peer Services Coordinator
“I work through an abolitionist lense that centers your autonomy in a non coercive way.”
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our ethos
Rayo’s ethos are guided by an ethic of dialectics—the productive tension created by conflict.
We represent this ethic with a circle divided horizontally, within which two concepts are positioned opposite each other.
For us, the foundational ethic is validation and challenge.
Chicago’s premier…
…worker-led, democratically organized, community mental health center
Outpatient Therapy Program
Our Outpatient Therapy Program provides services for clients of all ages experiencing psychological distress.
We accept private insurance and Medicaid and Medicare plans.
We also offer sliding scale fees for those who are uninsured or underinsured.
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Tailored therapy sessions designed to support personal growth, strengthen relationships, and foster family connections.
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Collaborative group sessions that provide a supportive environment for shared healing and mutual understanding.
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Comprehensive support to help clients access resources, coordinate services, and achieve their personal and mental health goals.
Milieu Program
Our Milieu Program is designed to provide a more supportive level of care for individuals experiencing psychosis and other symptoms of extreme states and severe psychological distress.
This program provides constellation treatment, meaning several points of engagement come together to constitute the whole.
We accept Medicaid and Medicare plans as well as a sliding scale fee.
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Personalized therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
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Collaborative spaces led by peers to foster connection, mutual understanding, and shared growth through individual and group support.
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Tailored assistance connecting clients to resources, services, and tools.
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Engaging opportunities for creative expression, skill-building, and community connection.
Rayo Peer Space
Rayo invites Peers — people with lived experience of psychological distress — to join together and build our peer space.
RAYO’s Peer Space is by and for peers! Free and open to all, our Peer Space Includes:
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Friday night community meals from 5:30-7:30 meant to build our community and get to know each other.
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We have 2 weekly events Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 we will hold planning meetings meant to build groups and skill shares.
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Engaging workshops and events that encourage learning, creativity, and the exchange of skills within the peer community.
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Personalized support to help peers navigate resources, coordinate care, and achieve their individual goals.
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Immediate, compassionate support from peers with lived experience, offering understanding and guidance in a safe and inclusive space.
visit us
2714 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
Hours
For Milieu and Outpatient:
By Appointment Only
Peer Space:
5:30p - 7:30p Fridays
4:30p - 6:30p Wednesdays
Email
info@rayoco-op.com