Mental Health Resources
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LOCAL RESOURCES – counseling
Please check with the organization regarding out-of-pocket or insurance costs.
Ascension Center for Mental Health
Arlington Heights – 3436 North Kennicott Avenue | 847.952.7460
Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago
Deerfield – 707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 310 | 877.559.0001
Arbor Counseling Center
Buffalo Grove – 1401 McHenry Rd, Suite 122 | 847.913.0393
Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health Directory
Need help finding mental health support near you? Learn more about finding mental health resources near you using an interactive map | Crisis Counseling Hotlines | Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC)
Community Health Network
Arlington Heights – 1120 N. Arlington Heights Rd | 847.342.1554
Crosswinds Center for Personal & Professional Development, LLC
Arlington Heights – 3125-A North Wilke Road | 833.710.7770
Greater Family Health
Wheeling – 300 McHenry Road | 844.599.3700
HANA Center
Prospect Heights, 664 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Suite 213 | 847.520.1999
JCFS Chicago (Jewish Child & Family Services)
Northbrook – 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 | 855.275.5237 (General)
Josselyn Center
Locations in Northfield and Waukegan | 847.441.5600 | After hours support: 847.441.5600 ext. 8
OMNI
Wheeling – 210 N. Wolf Road | 847.353.1500
Village of Wheeling Social Services
The Village of Wheeling Social Services Division works within the Police Department but coordinates with all Village departments, to address the needs of our community.
Wheeling – 1 Community Boulevard | 847.459.2606
LOCAL RESOURCES – support groups & information
DBSA (Depression Bipolar Support Alliance) Arlington Heights Chapter
847.495.2574 | Email: dbsa.arlhts@gmail.com
Mental Health America of the Northern Suburbs
Education about mental health and social emotional wellness and to advocate for individuals and families affected by mental and emotional disorders.
Skokie – 8324 Skokie Boulevard
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Cook County North Suburban
847.716.2252
National resources/hotlines
Mental Health America
800.969.6642 (Toll Free) | Skokie – 312.767.6724
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
703.524.7600 (General) | 800.950.6264 or text “NAMI” to 741741 (Helpline)
National Institute of Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988
Suicide Awareness, Voices of Education (SAVE)
952.946.7998
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Your Life Your Voice
1.800.448.3000 | Text VOICE to 20121
7 Cups of Tea (Compassionate Listeners)
support if you or a loved one is considering suicide
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Find a support group, therapy, help if you having thoughts of suicide, survived an attempt, lost someone or are worried about someone.
Befrienders Worldwide
Members and volunteers around the world to provide confidential support to people in emotional crisis or distress, or those close to them.
Crisis Text line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
IMAlive
IMAlive is a live online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis. People need a safe place to go during moments of crisis and intense emotional pain.
1.800.784.2433 | Live web messaging chat available on website.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255 | Text HELP to 741741 | Lifeline Chat
TheHopeLine
Non-profit organization that provides free resources like live chat with Hope Coaches.
Trevor Project (LGBTQ Support)
1.866.488.7386 | Text START to 678678 to text with a live counselor | Live web messaging available on website
YourLifeYourVoice
1.800.448.3000 | Text VOICE to 20121
Survivor support
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (LOSS – Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide)
Counseling and support services to individuals grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.
312.655.7283 | loss@catholiccharities.net
The Compassionate Friends
Provides support to bereaved families after the death of a child.