Clinical Services in Psychopharmacology | University of Illinois Chicago

Introduction

Established on July 1, 1992 by contract between DCFS and the UIC Department of Psychiatry, the Clinical Services in Psychopharmacology (CSP) Program provides an independent medication review of all psychotropic medication consent requests, submitted by clinicians for children in DCFS custody.

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Help Processing a Consent Request

Information regarding the process for requesting and obtaining a consent for a psychotropic medication, during normal business hours, after hours, weekends, and holidays.
Diagnostic Tools

Helpful tools to diagnose a youth with a mental health condition, and to prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
FAQs

Review frequently asked questions regarding the DCFS consent request procedure, psychotropic medications, and submitting a consent request. Helpful for clinicians, caseworkers, medical assistants, nurses, and foster parents.
What's New?

The latest information regarding psychotropic medication guidelines and changes in DCFS consent procedures.