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Social Emotional Support Center

Resources for Students

If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, has experienced trauma, or wants to talk with someone about overwhelming thoughts and feelings, we encourage you to talk with a trusted adult. This may include a parent, guardian, or adult in your school. Your school’s Behavioral Health Team (BHT), which may include a nurse, psychologist, counselor, or social worker, can help you get the support you need.

 

For anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone and there are immediate resources available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential services 24/7. You can access this lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-8255 (English) or 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish).

 

If you have thoughts of depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicide, or are in a crisis, you can connect to a Crisis Counselor 24/7. To reach the Crisis Hotline, text HOME to 741741 or call the National Youth Crisis Hotline at 1-800-448-3000.

 

There are other hotlines you can call for targeted support for specific mental health issues. These include:

  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago: 1-833-626-4244. Nami ChicagoNami Resources Nami Helpline Information
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-4357
  • The National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support): 1-866-488-7386
  • The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
We want to make sure each individual student feels safe and supported within our school community. If you have social or emotional need that you would like to speak to an adult about, please complete the CARE team student referral form. A counselor will reach out to you within 1 school day so that you can get the support that you need. 
 
**If you are concerned about a friend who is having social emotional needs, you can submit the referral for your friend. 
 

Additional Resources

Meditation/Mindfulness Activities:  Mindfulness for Teens

Directory for Free Food & Resources:  Food Resources

COMMUNITY RESOURCES


ALIVIO MEDICAL CENTERS

Benito Juarez Community Academy                             1450-1510 W. Cermak                   773-579-2691

Morgan Site                                                                    966 W. 21ST St.                           773-254-1400

Western Site                                                                   2355 S. Western Ave.                     773-254-1400 

Orozco School                                                                1940 W. 18th St.                               312-421-5160 

Little Village High School                                                3120 S. Kostner                              773-254-0692 


HEARTLAND ALLIANCE



EARLY ADVANTAGE PROGRAM    

Teen Parenting                              Benito Juarez Community Academy

 

CASA JUAN DIEGO (St. Pius Church)           

2020 S. Blue Island     

312-421-7647           

Counseling/ Individual and group ages 8+


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION

2124 W. 21st. Pl.               Chicago, IL  60608                                           312-890-7676                  

1823 W. 17th St.               Chicago, IL  60608                                           312-738-5351      

 

FAMILIA UNIDA               

3047 W. Cermak      Chicago, IL  60623   773-522-7798             

Counseling/ $60 each session/ Does NOT accept medical card


Pilsen Wellness


YMCA:  YOUTH SAFETY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION OF METRO CHICAGO

1608 W. 21st. Pl.              

Chicago, IL  60608          

312-587-2241


THE RESURRECTION PROJECT HOME 

1818 S. Paulina          

312-666-1323                 

Immigration/Education/DACA/Citizenship


CATHOLIC CHARITIES                                                                 

312-655-7700                  Immigration/ Multi. Servs.

Immigration Direct Line: 205 W. Monroe 312-437-7078



CASA CATALINA                                  

4537 S. Ashland      773-376-9425                  Pantry/Clothes/CEDA



TALLER DE JOSE                                   

2831 W. 24th Blvd.  773-523-8320                  Pantry/ Legal/Domestic Violence/Financial Assistance/Immigration/Counseling



METRO FAMILY SERVICES                 

3215 w. 63RD. St.      773-884-2350                  Job Training



HEALTHY FAMILIES CHICAGO                 

2100 S. Marshall    773-521-1624                  Parenting          


SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTION SERVICES


HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, INC (HAS)

Individual and Group Counseling Services (Youth and Adults)

4534 Western Avenue

Chicago IL 60609

Contact: Noel Cordova, LPC, CADC at 773-254-5141 x 301


ABRAXAS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - SOUTHWOOD INTERVENTIONS

Medically Monitored Detox, Residential Programming, Outpatient Services, Self Help Groups (NA, AA)

5701 S. Wood Street

Chicago IL 60636

773-737-4600


CHICAGO TREATMENT AND COUNSELING CENTERS

Methadone Maintenance Treatment, DUI Program, Suboxone Treatment for Opiate Dependency 

3520 S. Ashland Avenue

Chicago, IL 60609

773-523-3400



MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES


PILSEN WELLNESS CENTER

2319 S. Damen Ave.        Chicago, IL  60608                           773-579-0832                  (Main office/Pantry)

2456 W. 38th St.               Chicago, IL  60608                           773-823-7743 

2015 W. Cermak             Chicago, IL  60608                           773-890-0645

3232 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632 (773) 424-3060

2259 South Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60608 (872) 281 7575


ADA S. MCKLINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES

24/7 Crisis Services (Medicaid Only)

2715 W. 63rd Street

Chicago IL 60629

773-918-6100


Outpatient Behavioral Health Services

2454 W. 71st Street

Chicago IL 60629

773-918-6100


Midwest Asian Health Association

Provides mental health services in Mandarin 

230 W. Cermak Rd, 

3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60616 

www.maha-us.org

312-285-2287 (English) 

312-225-6806 (Chinese)


 

Midwest Asian Health Association
Provides mental health services in Mandarin. 218 W 26th St., Chicago, IL 60616 [email protected] 312-285-2287 (English/Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese)
 
Three Private Therapist that speak Mandarin Apollonia Kang 333 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1010, Chicago 312-880-9656 May Han 312-971-9731

ENGLEWOOD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Outpatient Mental Health Services for Adults 18+

641 W. 63rd Street, Chicago IL 60621

312-747-7498

 

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)

1536 W. Chicago Ave.    

Chicago, IL  60642           

312-563-0445← Help Line Number/ Helps connect with therapist or mental health needs


SINAI HOSPITAL- UNDER THE RAINBOW PROGRAM

1500 S. California Ave.  NR 513          

773-257-4750

Ind./Group/Family Therapy, Psychiatrist on site, HAS to be referred by PCP 


COLBETH CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC AT UNIVERSITY OF IL AT CHICAGO

1747 W. Roosevelt Rd. suite 160

Chicago, IL  60608          

773-996-7723


*CRISIS SERVICES - SASS CARES HOTLINE FOR YOUTH

Available for Medicaid insured only, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-345-9049


NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE

Telephone support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255


PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HOSPITALS


RIVEREDGE HOSPITAL

Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization (Youth and Adults), Partial Hospitalization (Youth Only), Intensive Outpatient Program (Youth and Adults), Transportation, Medication Management and Support Groups (Youth and Adults)

 

708-771-7000

 8311 W. Roosevelt Road

Forest Park, IL 60130


HARTGROVE HOSPITAL

Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization (Youth and Adults), Outpatient Counseling Services (Youth and Adults), Intensive Outpatient Program (Youth Only), Partial Hospitalization (Youth Only), Trauma Groups (Youth and Adults)


 773-413-1700

5730 W. Roosevelt Road

Chicago, IL 60644


CHICAGO LAKESHORE HOSPITAL


Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization (Youth and Adults), Inpatient Hospitalization Program, Partial Hospitalization Program, Outpatient Services available at Lawrence Center, 850 W. Lawrence Avenue, 773-878-9700.


4840 N. Marine Drive

Chicago, IL 60640

773-878-9700


GARFIELD PARK HOSPITAL

Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization and Partial Hospitalization Program (Youth Only)


773-265-3700

520 N. Ridgeway

Chicago, IL 60624



CHICAGO CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL

Inpatient Hospitalization for Youth Only 


1431 N. Claremont                          

Chicago, IL  60622                                       

312-491-5000


CHILDCARE


Metropolitan Family Services

Parents as Partners - Home Visiting Program


Midway Center

3843 W 63rd St.

Chicago, IL 60629

773-884-2200

www.metrofamily.org



HEALTHY CHICAGO BABIES

https://www.healthychicagobabies.org/


HOUSING


El RESCATE BASIC CENTER (INITIATIVE OF THE PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL CENTER)

Case management, health and wellness, clothing closet, education and employment, housing referrals, Ventra cards, drop-in center Tuesdays 3 PM to 6 PM at 2703 W. Division Street. serving youth ages 12-17. 

Contact Milagros Perez at 872-829-2654 for intake appointment (available to come directly to school to complete assessment with youth)

Monday thru Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, or by appointment 



SAN JOSE OBRERO MISSION  

1856 S. Loomis

312-243-4347

Case Management, Emergency Shelter, Medical Care, for men, women, and women with children.



LA CASA NORTE   

3533 W. North Avenue

773-276-4900

Transitional Housing, Homelessness, Youth


THE NIGHT  MINISTRY  

4711 N. Ravenswood 773-784-9000

Outreach Services: HIV Testing, Medical Exams

Short-Term Housing: The Crib for Youth age 18-24

Pregnant and Parenting Program

Transitional Living Program


PACIFIC GARDEN MINISTRIES  

1458 S. Canal Street 312-492-9410

Single Adult Male, Single Adult Women and Families, 3 meals a day

Open 24 hours 


ENGLEWOOD CENTER  

1140 W. 79th Street 312-747-0200

9 AM to 5 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday 11 AM to 7 PM.

Shelter/Rental Assistance/ Domestic Violence

Need social security and photo ID



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