Social Emotional Support &
Suicide Prevention Services
District Resources
Pursuant to Board of Education Policy 7:290 on Suicide and Depression and Awareness, the District has developed a multi-faceted suicide and depression awareness and prevention program (7:290-AP1) to increase awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. For more information, contact your child's Building Principal or the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Student Services.
Social Emotional Support & Suicide Prevention Services
911
Dial 911 to call for assistance or to report a concern
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Behavioral health hospital that provides support for mental health issues, addiction, and behavioral disorders.
www.alexianbrothershealth.org/abbhh
800-432-5005
American Association of Suicidology
Provides information for survivors, support groups, and suicide prevention resources
202-237-2282
Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center
Serves children who have lost a parent, sibling, or family member (sliding scale fee)
312-922-7474
Compassionate Friends
Nonprofit, self-help support organization for parents, grandparents, and siblings
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
877-969-0010
GriefNet
Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss.
GriefShare
For those grieving the death of a loved one; seminars and support groups, access to resources
800-395-5755
Journey Care
One-on-one and group grief support
847-467-7423 (general information)
224-770-2489 (24-hour line)
Lifespan Crisis Line
Crisis line for victims of domestic violence or abuse; they offer legal services, advocacy, and counseling.
847-824-4454
LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide) Program
Support group for those grieving the death of a family member or close friend
https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/Counseling/Loss.aspx
312-655-7283
Mano a Mano
Family resource center for individuals who are immigrants and their families
847-201-1521
McHenry County Info Referral & Crisis Line
24-hour crisis line and response team for behavioral health emergencies, problem-solving, referrals to resources, and a variety of other supports.
800-892-8900
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
1-800-273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
NICASA (Substance Abuse)
Nicasa is a not-for-profit behavioral health services organization
847-546-6450
S.A.S.S. Screening Assessment and Support
A crisis mental health service program for children and adolescents. They offer crisis and counseling supports to children and adolescents.
http://www.illinoismentalhealthcollaborative.com/consumers/information/SASS-handout.pdf
1-800-345-9049
312-793-1361
Streamwood Behavioral Health (free initial assessments)
Hospital that provides support for a variety of mental health and/or behavioral concerns
630-837-9000
Text-a-Tip
24/7 anonymous text-communication system for youth needing immediate mental health assistance for themselves or a friend
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/3437/Text-A-Tip
Text LAKECO to 844-823-5323
Willow House
Support groups, educational resources/referrals, community outreach. Monthly meetings in Chicago, Arlington Heights, Libertyville, and Bannockburn
847-236-9300
Special Resources
Jackie Rhew: K-8 Presentation: Purposeful Parenting 12/3/20 (Video)
Jackie Rhew: K-8 Presentation: Purposeful Parenting 12/3/20 (PDF) in English and Spanish.
Supporting Teens Virtual Parent Workshop Presentation 11/19/20 (Video)
Due to technical difficulties, this recording only shows the second half of Jackie Rhew's presentation.
Supporting Teens Virtual Parent Workshop Presentation 11/19/20 (PDF) in English and Spanish.