DOWNERS GROVE, IL / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2025 / Duly Health and Care announced today the acquisition of Alliance Clinical Associates, a highly respected behavioral and mental health practice based in Wheaton, Ill.

"We're thrilled to welcome Alliance Clinical Associates to the Duly family," said Paul Merrick, MD, Chief Physician Executive at Duly Health and Care. "Together, we look forward to expanding personalized, integrated, and affordable behavioral and mental health services for patients across the Chicagoland area."

With the addition of Alliance Clinical Associates' more than 30 dedicated providers, Duly's already strong team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists will be better positioned to meet the rising demand for behavioral and mental health support. This expanded team offers a wide range of services-including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, couples and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and more-while reinforcing a shared commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.

The need for accessible, comprehensive, and coordinated networks of behavioral and mental health professionals like those at Alliance Clinical Associates and Duly has never been more urgent. More than 2.1 million adults in Illinois currently live with a behavioral or mental health condition. Among children ages 12 to 17, one in six experience a major depressive episode each year, and one in nine struggle with suicidal thoughts.

"By coming together, we aim to address the urgent and growing need for care through a stronger, more connected network of behavioral and mental health providers," said Kenneth Phillips, MD, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of Alliance Clinical Associates. "With more than 30 years of service in the Chicago suburbs, we take great pride in our team of skilled practitioners. Joining forces with Duly marks an exciting new chapter-one that will broaden our collective expertise and deepen our shared commitment to supporting patients' mental health and emotional well-being."

For more information or to schedule an appointment with a Duly or Alliance Clinical Associates provider, visit https://www.dulyhealthandcare.com/services/behavioral-mental-health

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About Duly Health and Care

The Duly Health and Care brand consists of some of the largest independent, multi-specialty, physician-directed medical groups in the nation, with more than 1,000 primary care and specialty care providers and over 6,000 team mem­bers across more than 150 locations. The Duly Health and Care brand includes three medical groups-DuPage Medical Group Ltd., Quincy Medical Group, and The South Bend Clinic LLC. Duly is deeply committed to caring for patients in traditional and value-based care arrangements, ensuring a focus on quality, efficiency, and enhanced patient experiences throughout the Midwest.

For more information, visit duly​healthand​care​.com.

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SOURCE: Duly Health and Care