• Inpatient Services for Youth (Ages 11-17)
• 20 Bed Unit with access to child psychiatrists and therapists that offer individual, group and family treatment.
• Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (Ages 12-18) 
• M-F (8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)
• Weekly appointments with psychiatrist
• Coordination with schools
• Coordination with parents 
• Adolescent Chemical Dependency Partial  Hospitalization Program (Ages 12-18)
• M-F (8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)
• 12-Step Support Services
• Family Therapy included
• Sober Social Support & Relapse Prevention
• Random drug screens &    educational programming    included 
• Self-Injury and Eating Disorders Inpatient Services for significant eating disorders and/or self-injurious behaviors.
• Individual, group and family therapy.
• This program accepts private insurance, Medicaid (State Funded), Medicare, and Tri-care.

• Private insurances accepted
• Medicaid (State Funded), Medicare and Tricare (Dept. of Defense / Defense Health Agency) are accepted.
• Self-pay options available

• Find a meeting in your area
• Talk to a support person

• In-Person Therapy Available
• Telehealth Therapy Available

• 11-13 yrs , & 14-19 yrs

• Individual
• Group
• Family

• Counseling & Education
• Group Counseling
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment
• Family Support
• Crisis Services
• Alcohol and Drug Evaluations
• Individual Drug Testing
• Prevention Programming
• Professional Education

• We don't turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.  We also offer sliding scale fees.

• We are in-network with Medicaid (State Funded Insurance), Medicare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield.  We also work with other insurance companies.  

• Up to 2 months live-in program
• AA meetings, 20 available /week

• Suffering from alcoholism
• Male, at least 18 yrs old
• Have at least 2 sponsors
• Have prior history w/First Step House (attended at least 3 AA meetings there)
• Clean & Sober of all substances including prescription medication
• Able to pay Rent $80/week
• Able to pay Deposit $160 upfront
• Room & Board included in price

• Addiction Treatment
• PHP - Partial Hospitalization
• IOP - Intensive Outpatient
• Continuing care 

Glenview, IL 60026

Main #:  847-729-5000

• Adult Day Hospital (Intensive Outpatient Program)

• The "Advocate Family Care Network" is a division of Advocate Health Care.
• Family counselors & therapists provide services in these areas  Child Trauma, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health  and Family Conflict.

• Intake Center #: 800-216-1110
• Therapists arrange own appointments directly with families at various available times.
• Available Days:  M-F, and Saturday
• Available times:  AM & PM

• Advocate Family Care Network participates in many HMO and PPO managed care plans, please check when making an appointment. 
• Self-pay is an available option.
• Medicaid (State Funding) & Medicare, are insurance plans that are not accepted at this time.

• Diagnostic & Behavioral Health Treatment Services (Ages 13-17)
• All patients receive Individual, Group & Family Therapy as part of treatment.

• Trauma-focused expressive and experiential therapies
• Multi-family group therapy
• Psychiatric evaluation and weekly medication management
• Lunch and dinner are provided

• Trauma-focused expressive and experiential therapies
• Gender and age-based groups
• School services provided daily
• Individualized treatment planning
• Family therapy
• Psychiatric evaluation and weekly medication management
• Lunch and dinner are provided

• Most major commercial insurance plans are accepted.
• Medicaid (State Funded) & Medicare, Tricare (Dept. of Defense / Defense Health Agency)
• Financial Assistance Available to eligible persons.
• For any questions on fees or insurance, please call the business office at 708-209-4152

• Counseling
  • We have well-trained staff that have a wide range of therapeutic specialties, and work to match residents with the best counselor for them.   Our team offers counseling services in 8 different languages including English, Arabic, Hindi, Polish and Spanish.
  • Please call us for more information or to schedule an appointment.   
• Emergency Food Pantry
  • Open for Village of Niles residents. 
  • Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the Food Pantry is open by appointment only, unless it is an emergency. 
  • Please call (847)-588-8460 for more information.
• Financial Wellness Services
  • Designed to help navigate the circumstances of financial insecurity.
  • Please call us for more information or to setup an appointment.

• Monday (9am-9pm)
• Tuesday (9am-9pm)
• Wednesday (9am-5pm)
• Thursday (9am-9pm)
• Friday (9am-5pm)
• Saturday (9am-2pm)

• For Adolescents (14 - 18 yrs)
• For Young Adults (18 - 23 yrs)

• Mood & Anxiety (PHP) - M-F
• School Refusal (PHP) - M-F
• Substance Use (PHP) - M-F
• OCD & Anxiety (PHP) - M-F

• Mood & Anxiety (IOP)
• Substance Use (IOP)
• OCD & Complex Anxiety (IOP)

• Virtual PHP Programming
• Virtual IOP Programming
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Psychiatry
• Weekday & Evenings Programs

• Blue Cross & Blue Shield
• HMOI
• Humana
• Cigna
• ComPsych
• Aetna
• UC for Compass Health

• Evaluation, Stabilization & Short-Term Treatment services
• Acute Inpatient Unit for Adolescents - separated by gender & psychiatric needs
• Adolescent Males (Ages 12-17)
• Adolescent Females (Ages 12-17)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy / Self-Harm Program for Adolescent Girls (Ages 12-17)
• Collaborative Problem Solving Model for Adolescent Boys (Ages 12-17)
• Adolescent & Parents / Outpatient Groups Available:
• Anger Management Group (On Mondays - 6-7 p.m.)
• Anxiety Group (Saturdays - 11-12 noon)
• Grief & Loss Group (Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.)
• Social Skills Group (Autism) (Saturdays - 1-2 p.m.)
• ADHD Group (Saturdays - 10-11 a.m.)
• Drug & Alcohol Support (Wednesdays - 6-7 p.m.)
• Parent Support Groups (Wednesdays - 7-8 p.m.)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Parent Support Group (Saturdays - 1-2 p.m.)
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - M-Th, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. during the school year.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) - M-Th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. during the summer months.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) - M-F, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - 10-15 day duration over a period of 2-3 weeks.
• Tele-Health Services Available:
  • Assessment
  • Advice
  • Education
  • Intervention (therapy / medication management), and Monitoring services with a Doctor, Nurse or Therapist.
• Virtual Behavioral Health Groups
  • Eligibility for Telehealth will depend on your medical or behavioral health condition and geographic location and ultimately will be determined by your provider.
    
    

• Outpatient Services
• Inpatient Services
• Services focused on mental health and substance use

• Serving Adolescents (Ages 13-18 years old) 
• Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
• Partial Hospitalization Program (full-day program)
• Intensive Outpatient Program (half-day program)
• School Avoidance Program

• Monday–Friday: 9 am–7 pm
• Saturday: 9 am–12 pm

• 3 month live-in program
• AA meetings 6x per week

• Suffering from alcoholism
• Female, at least 18 yrs old
• Employed or Employable full-time
• AA 12-Step program required
• Clean & Sober for at least 5 days

•  Virtual Programming Available
• Residential Treatment
• Outpatient Treatment
• Medication-Assisted Treatment

• For teens, it’s vitally important to catch any co-occurring disorders early on. 
• The treatment programs at Gateway offer Dual Diagnosis Treatment, which can help adolescents better understand their addiction and any mental health disorders from a young age.
• Additionally, all our adolescent substance abuse treatment programs are available online.
• More traditional in-person options such as Residential, Outpatient and Recovery Home Treatment are available to our older patients. 

• Assisting patients suffering from internalizing behaviors such as anxiety & depression.

• Assisting patients experiencing externalizing behaviors such as aggression & psychosis.

• Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment
  • Recovery Unit
  • Crisis Stabilization Unit

• Conflict resolution
• Family therapy
• Anger management
• Psychiatric assessment and evaluation
• Nursing intervention
• Multidisciplinary team approach
• Discharge planning and follow-up care
• Transportation services

• Aetna Better Health
• Aetna PPO
• APS Healthcare-Medicare Only
• Beacon (Humana) Managed
• Beechstreet
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Managed Medicaid/Medicare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO/HMO
• Cigna/Great-West
• Cigna Healthcare
• Cigna HealthSpring
• Community Care Alliance of Illinois (CCAI)
• ComPsych
• CountyCare
• Coventry Health Care
• Family Health Network (FHN)
• Harmony/WellCare
• HealthSpring
• HealthLink PPO/HMO
• Healthcare’s Finest Network (HFN)
• Humana PPO/LifeSynch
• Humana Premier/LifeSynch
• IlliniCare/Cenpatico
• Illinois Public Aid (up to the age of 20 and over the age of 65)
• Land of Lincoln Health
• Magellen Health (Commercial)
• Managed Health Network (MHN)
• Medicare
• Meridian Health Plan
• MultiPlan/PHCS
• NextLevel Health
• TRICARE
• UniCare/UMR
• United Behavioral Health
• United Healthcare PPO
• ValueOptions

• Between 3-7 changes of clean clothing (clothes must be appropriate, neat and clean with no rips, holes, cutoffs or tight clothing — straps on blouses must be three fingers wide)
• Suitable underwear
• Pants and shorts (not too short or tight) without belts or drawstrings
• 1 set of pajamas (no drawstrings)
• 2 bras (no underwire, sports bras recommended)
• 1 pair of gym shoes with no laces (Velcro shoes recommended)
• Eyeglasses if needed
• Everything else is provided by the hospital.

• Scheduled live chat meetings with other teens ages 13-18 yrs old.
• Get questions answered
• Get connected on social media
• Get informed on various topics
• Find hope... one day at a time.

• Counseling services for children and adolescents up to age 18.
• Counseling for families available.
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention Services (English / Spanish / Polish)
• Mentoring Group for ages 7-15 yrs old.
• Crisis Intervention Group for ages 11-17 yrs old.
• Services are presently 50% virtual and 50% in-person.  Therapists provide services from both home   and office to accommodate the needs of all families.

• Reduced fees for residents of Palatine Township, Palatine, Barrington & Maine.
• Accepts only Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois (PPO), otherwise, fees are based on income.

• Palatine Township Residents are offered transportation options when transportation to services becomes difficult.  However, there are some restrictions, and an adult family member must always be present for minors.

• Counseling
• Psychiatric Services
• Mentoring
• Anxiety Coping Skills Group
• Art In The Town
• Future Leaders Peer Mentoring
• Summer Day Camp
• Scholarship Fund

• DUI Evaluations & Education
• Anxiety & Depression Treatment
• Individual Treatment
• Autism Spectrum Education & Treatment

• DUI Evaluations & Education
• Substance Use Treatment

• Park Ridge
• Oak Park
• Chicago
• Barrington
• Northfield

• Tele-Health Services Available
• Adolescent Counseling
• LGBTQ+ Gender Identity Support
• Adult Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Parenting Coaching
• Communication Workshops

• Trauma Recovery
• Anxiety & Depression
• Addictions Treatment
• LGBTQ+ Supports
• Sexuality & Gender
• Communication & Relationship

• Over 40 clinicians in 5 locations (Park Ridge, Oak Park, Chicago, Barrington, Northfield) that include:
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers
  • Licensed Clinical Counselors
  • Neuro-Psychologist
  • Yoga Instructors
  • Art Therapists
  • Dance Movement Therapist

• English
• Spanish

• Aetna PPO
• BCBS PPO
• Cigna
• Medicare
• Optum/UHC/UBH PPO

• Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis.

• Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment.

• We will hold a time just for you. We ask that you please do the same in your calendar. We have a 24 hour cancelation policy.

• Park Ridge
• Oak Park
• Chicago
• Barrington
• Northfield

• Tele-Health Services Available
• LGBTQ+ Gender Identity Support
• Family Counseling
• Parenting Coaching & Support
• Trauma Support

• Trauma Recovery
• Anxiety & Depression
• Addictions Treatment
• LGBTQ+ Supports
• Sexuality & Gender
• Communication & Relationship

• Over 40 clinicians in 5 locations (Park Ridge, Oak Park, Chicago, Barrington, Northfield) that include:
  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers
  • Licensed Clinical Counselors
  • Neuro-Psychologist
  • Yoga Instructors
  • Art Therapists
  • Dance Movement Therapist

• English
• Spanish

• Aetna PPO
• BCBS PPO
• Cigna
• Medicare
• Optum/UHC/UBH PPO

• Reduced fee services are available on a limited basis.

• Cash, check and all major credit cards accepted for payment.

• We will hold a time just for you. We ask that you please do the same in your calendar. We have a 24 hour cancelation policy.

• Adult counseling
• Couples counseling
• Group counseling
• PTSD/Trauma,
• Anxiety / Depression / OCD
• Eating Disorders
• Body Image / Self-esteem
• Gender Identity
• Spirituality
• Adolescents (Ages 12+)
• Adults, Couples & Families
• Veterans
• Trauma / Emotional Neglect
• LGBTQ+
• Athletes / Sports & Health
• Self-injury

• Emergency Shelter
  • Immediate shelter for young people (Ages 12-20)
  • Locked Out Youth
  • Homeless Youth
  • Meals, Warm Bed and Clothing provided
  • www.harbour247.com
• Case Management
• Youth In Transition
• Pregnant & Parenting
• Education & Empowerment

• Shelter Services
• Emergency Group Homes
• Foster Care
• Transitional Living Program

• Grief Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month
• From 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Lower level of The Busse Center
• Virtual Group Meetings available, please call for information.

• Grief Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month
• From 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Virtual Group Meetings available, please call for information.

• Grief Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
• From 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Important:  masks & social distancing are required in this meeting.

• Serving children & adolescents (ages 3-18 years old)
• Serving all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds
• Significant Illness & Loss
• Military Families (Deployment)
• Experiencing deportation
• Experiencing incarceration
• Experiencing a Crisis or Traumatic Grief
• Experiencing separation/divorce

• Uniquely designed to serve the needs of youth who have experienced any type of loss.
• Participants work through lessons making use of reflection journal.
• Participants take part in activities designed to help them understand their loss, help them resolve their grief, learn new coping strategies and new skills for healthy lives.

• Children & Adolescents
• Partial Hospitalization
• Residential Treatment

• Food Pantry
• P.A.D.S.
• Domestic Violence Prevention

• Children & Adolescents
• Intensive Outpatient
• Partial Hospitalization
• Virtual Treatment

• Adult Treatment Only
• Intensive Outpatient
• Partial Hospitalization
• Virtual Treatment

• Females (ages 11-21)
• Residential Treatment

• Day Treatment
• Intensive Outpatient
• Outpatient Services
• Virtual Therapy

• Adolescent females
• Adult females (any age)
• Participants are required to follow-up with an outpatient therapist in order to participate in group.
• Group meets weekly on Mondays
• From 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (CST)
• Virtual format

• For siblings, parents, spouses, friends, partners, significant others or caretakers of a loved one in recovery.
• Group meets weekly on Tuesdays
• From 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (CST)
• Virtual format

• Grief Share Group

• Support Groups
• Culinary Grief Therapy
• Workshops
• Individual Therapy
• Kid's Grief Camps

• Grief therapy for children/adolescents
• Centers are staffed with professional clinicians
• Open all families, however, most cases served involve families with financial need.

• Over 70% of patients with financial need pay less than $10/session.
• Centers have handled over 1,000 sessions thus far as need continues to grow.

• Consultation, Crisis Intervention, Education services offered.
• Grief Support Groups for (Adults, Children & Adolescents)
• Group sessions are approx. 2 hrs.
• Group sessions include dinner
• Groups are led by trained clinicians that have completed a 20 hour training specific on grief & loss.
• Virtual Support Groups available
• Virtual Grief & loss Workshops in English or Spanish are available.

• Services are offered in English or Spanish

• Willow House groups are free of charge.
• Services are funded by donors and volunteers.

• Due to Covid-19, Camp Kangaroo dates are tentative.
• If a camp cannot be hosted in-person, camp will be held virtually.
• Call ahead to register and obtain additional information.
• Important:  children experience grief in their own unique way, our campers may be at different stages of the bereavement process. 
• As part of the registration process, one of our staff will contact you to complete an interview that will help our staff to meet each individual camper’s needs.

• Free of charge to eligible children
• Donations and sponsorships for children are also accepted.
• A gift of $300 will sponsor one child to attend camp free of charge.

• Individual Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Medication monitoring
• Employment Support
• The Living Room
• Walk-in Clinic

• Approximately 4 week wait to be    matched with a therapist.
• Approximately 6-8 week wait to  see a psychiatrist.  Patients must   meet with a therapist before seeing a psychiatrist.  This is very important to take note.

• English
• Polish
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Portuguese

• A warm welcome
• Crisis intervention
• Support
• Problem solving assistance
• Connections to Josselyn services and other community support
• Open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Open Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Open Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• Walk-in, complete paperwork, meet with a team member to assess and begin treatment.
• Open every weekday (M-F), from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Allow 2 hours for a visit

• Proof of residency (bank statement, paycheck stub or a recent bill)
• Proof of health insurance (if insured)
• Proof of income to help determine sliding scale fees (paycheck stub, tax form 1040, or a letter of support from someone supporting you financially)

• Aetna PPO, HMO
• Blue Cross / Blue Shield PPO
• Cigna PPO, HMO
• United Healthcare PPO, HMO
• HMO Blue Cross Blue Shield Northwestern Medical Physician Network System only
• Medicaid (State Funded) (all Medicaid plans are accepted)
• Medicare
• Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare

• Front line crisis intervention for run-away, locked out, homeless and ungovernable youth.
• Services are available 24/7 (In English, Spanish & Polish)
• Immediate assessment of the facts leading to the crisis determines if the client can return safely home or be temporarily housed in a shelter.
• Families can follow-up for counseling to reduce the chance of future crisis situations at home.

• Counseling services for children   and adolescents up to age 18.
• Counseling for families available.
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention Services    (English / Spanish / Polish)
• Mentoring Group for ages 7-15   yrs old.
• Crisis Intervention Group for ages 11-17 yrs old.
• Services are presently 50% virtual and 50% in-person.  Therapists provide services from both home and office to accommodate the needs of all families.

• Reduced fees for residents of Palatine Township, Palatine, Barrington & Maine.
• Accepts only Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois (PPO), otherwise, fees are based on income.

• Intake Coordinators & Service Providers offer services in English, Spanish & Polish.

• Palatine Township Residents are offered transportation options when transportation to services becomes difficult.  However, there are some restrictions, and an adult family member must always be present for minors.

• General health assessments and screenings
• Routine physicals ($35, if there is no state Medicaid)
• Sports and employment physicals ($35, if there is no state Medicaid)
• Dental Services
• Immunizations
• Assessment of stress/emotional state
• Assessment of alcohol and drug use and abuse
• Individual and family counseling
• Counseling on emotional, behavioral, and adjustment-related issues
• Infections
• Earaches
• Sore throats
• Throat cultures
• Sprains, cuts, and burns

•  Parent authorization is required before a student receives most services at the School-Based Health Center
• Student or parent makes an appointment with the School-Based Health Center, either by phone or in person.
• Student is seen by School-Based Health Care professionals for the scheduled appointment.

• Nurse practitioner (full-time)
• Mental health worker (full-time)
• Physician (part-time)
• Secretary

• English, Spanish (on occasion), All other languages supported via translation services.

• Most services available are free to any student regardless of insurance status or ability to pay for services.
• Cash or Check are accepted as forms of payment for services.
• There is a charge for school and sport physicals. Students with private insurance or who are uninsured are charged $25.00. 
• AllKids Medical Card
• The School-Based Health Center does not bill any private insurance companies. We do require that parents fill out insurance information on the consent form, but this information is only for reporting purposes.
• Immunizations are free for students who are uninsured or have AllKids insurance. 

• Adult Individual Therapy
• Couples & Family Therapy
• Adolescent Therapy

• Depression and Anxiety
• Panic Attacks and Phobia
• ADD/ADHD
• Grief and Loss
• Addiction & Recovery 
• Behavioral Problems
• Domestic Violence & Anger Management
• Couples/Marriage Counseling, Sex therapy, Sexless Marriage. 
• Early Intervention,  psychology/counseling services for families in Cook, DuPage, Lake, and McHenry counties.

• Aetna
• APS
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Magellan
• PHCS/Multiplan
• United Behavioral Health

• Individual Therapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
• Family Therapy
• Couples & Family Therapy
• Group Therapy for Adolescents
• Psychological Testing
• Consultation & Training
• Immigration Services offered in English, Ukrainian, Russian and Spanish

• Adolescent Therapy
• Therapy for Children
• Adult Individual Therapy
• Marriage Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Telehealth Services

• Anxiety & OCD
• Depression
• Trauma, Grief & Loss
• Life Transitions
• LGBTQ+
• Support for Caregivers

• Daytime
• Late Afternoons
• Evenings
• Weekends

• Blue Cross & Blue Shield PPO
• Blue Choice
• United Health Insurance

• Adolescent Therapy
• Adult Therapy
• Couples & Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Psychological Testing

• High School Age Educational Group (grades 9-12)
• High School Age Social Skills Group (grades 9-12)
• Girls Group

• Identity Issues
• Anxiety & Depression
• Self-mutilation
• Academic Pressure & Expectations
• Peer Pressure & Expectations

• English
• Urdu
• Hindi
• Spanish

• Advocate BlueCare Direct
• Aetna HMO
• Aetna PPO
• Amita Health
• Blue Advantage
• Blue Choice Preferred
• Blue Choice Select
• Blue Cross – HMO IL Site 124 (Advocate Lutheran General)
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield of IL PPO
• Blue Medicare Advantage
• Blue Precision
• Cigna Open Access
• Cigna POS
• Cigna PPO
• Magellan Behavioral Heath
• Medicare*
• MHN
• Pathways Behavioral Health 
• United Health Care

• Monday - Thursday (9-9 pm)
• Friday (9-5 pm)
• Saturday (9-2 pm)

• Drop-In Center (Dept. of Human Services)
• Open 7 days a week, 364 days a year (closed on Christmas), Free of charge
• Non-clinical support offered
• Additional activities / excursions at no cost to the client.
  • Monday (10-3:00 pm)
  • Tuesday (3:30-8:00 p.m.)
  • Wednesday (11-4:00 pm)
  • Thursday (3:30-8:00 pm)
  • Friday (1-6:00 pm)
  • Saturday (10-3:00 pm)
  • Sunday (10-3:00 pm)

• Monday - Thursday (10-9 pm)
• Friday (10-5 pm)

• Child & Adolescent Services
  • Assessments, Screenings
  • Therapeutic Support
  • Case-management
• Adult Services
  • Therapeutic Support
  • Case-management
  • Community Support
  • Community Employment
  • Transitional Living & Group Program (ages 25+)
• Senior Services
  • In-home Senior Support
  • Home Delivery of Meals
  • Caregiving Services
  • Case-management
  • Elder Abuse Response

LGBTQ+ Center at Kenneth Young

650 E. Algonquin Rd., Suite 104

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Main #:  847-496-5939

Email:  lgbtqcenter@kennethyoung.org

The LGBTQ+ Center at Kenneth Young Center in Schaumburg is the first and only full-time drop-in center dedicated to serving the Northwest suburbs.  It is designed as a safe space for youth and allies to learn about self-expression and identity while building strong interpersonal connections.  Some individuals who attend activities are not out or able to express themselves in every area of their lives.  The Center offers acceptance and support.

Available Services:

• Middle School Peer Group

• High School Drop-In Nights

  • Tuesdays (7:00-9:00 pm)

• Virtual Parent Support Group

  • Last Tuesday of the Month (7:15-8:15 p.m.)

• Young Adult Hang-Out (Ages 18-24)

• HIV Rapid Testing

  • 3rd Tuesday of the Month (5:00-10:00 pm)

• Youth Advisory Committee (Ages 13-17)

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Main #:  847-524-8800 x136

Immediate Assistance Recovery Department #:  224-229-7456

If an emergency, please dial 911

Available Services:

• Serving Youth & Adults

• Clinical Health Services

• Non-Clinical Supports

• Education

• Case-management for Adults

• DUI Evaluations

• Support Groups

  • Meets 3x times per week

• Individual Therapy

• Family Therapy

Staff:

All services are provided by licensed, master's level clinicians who have an additional CADC license (Certified Drug & Alcohol Counseling).

Support Groups (Free of Charge):

• For Youth (Ages 17 and under)

  • Thursday (4:30-6:00 pm)

• LGBTQ+ Adults (Ages 18+)

  • Wednesday (5:30-7:00 pm)

• General Adults (Ages 18+)

  • Saturday (10-11:30 am)

• Maine Township
• Hanover Township
• Schaumburg Township
• Elk Grove Township

• Crisis Intake and Assessment
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Medication Monitoring
• 24 hr Crisis Intervention
• Case-Management / Coordination
• School Advocacy
• Community Advocacy
• Counseling

• Maine Township
• Hanover Township
• Schaumburg Township
• Elk Grove Township

• Crisis Intake and Assessment
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Medication Monitoring
• 24 hr Crisis Intervention
• Case-Management / Coordination
• School Advocacy
• Community Advocacy
• Counseling

• Maine Township
• Hanover Township
• Schaumburg Township
• Elk Grove Township

• Crisis Intake and Assessment
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Medication Monitoring
• 24 hr Crisis Intervention
• Case-Management / Coordination
• School Advocacy
• Community Advocacy
• Counseling

• M-F (8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)
• Evenings by appointment only

• Maine Township
• Niles
• Skokie
• Morton Grove
• Lincolnwood
• Evanston

• Behavioral Health
  • Individual / Family Counseling
  • Links to Psychiatric Services
  • Serving all age groups
• Counseling Services
  • Serving all age groups
  • Services in Evanston for adults only
• Family Support & Prevention
  • Counseling & Case-management Services
  • Focused primarily on families with multiple problems
  • Services offered free of charge
• Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Focused on youth
  • Education / Guidance
• Adult Protective Services
  • Investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of seniors ages 60+ and adults with disabilities.
• Adoption Support Services
  • Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • 24-hour on-call assistance
  • DCFS supported programs
  • Therapy & Psycho-education
  • Support Groups

• Children (Ages 3-12)
• Adolescents (Ages 13-17)
• Adults (Ages 18+)
• Older Adults (Ages 55+)

• English
• Spanish
• Polish

• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Substance Abuse Counseling and Treatment
• Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
• Psychological Evaluation
• Academic Testing
• ADHD Testing
• Court Mandated Anger Management Services
• Psychological and Diagnostic Testing
• Psycho-Educational Screenings of Academic and Cognitive Functioning
• Assessment of Healthy Lifestyle, Coping, and Medical Stress Factors
• Immigration Hardship Mental Health Evaluation
• Pharmacological Management

• Advocate Health
• Aetna Better Health
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Blue Cross Community Health
• Cigna
• CountyCare
• Coventry
• Family Health Network
• Humana
• Illinicare
• Meridian
• Molina Health
• Next Level Health
• Smart Plan Choice
• United Healthcare

• Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
• Call for Appointment first

• Pro-bono legal services and education are provided remotely during the pandemic.  Please call for more details.

• Translators are available upon request in all languages. 
• Services are available regardless of immigration status.

• Victims of domestic violence  do not have an income barrier when seeking aid.
• Clients must have a household income less than 25% of the Federal Poverty Level, approximately $65,000 for a family of four.

• Family-Based Immigrant Visa Petitions for Spouses, Children, Parents and Siblings
• Preparing applications for the relatives of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to immigrate to the United States
• Non-Immigrant Visa Petitions (Visitor)
• Preparing applications for individuals intending to enter the U.S. for a short period of time as a tourist/visitor
• Consular Processing
• Providing legal assistance to individuals who will attend their immigrant visa interviews in their country of origin
• Citizenship
• Assisting eligible individuals apply to become naturalized citizens of the United States
• Green Card Renewals
• Preparing the necessary documents to renew Lawful Permanent Residence (“Green”) cards
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewals
• Providing legal assistance to individuals applying for DACA status (and DACA-based work permits)
• Temporary Protected Status
• Aiding eligible individuals with maintaining proper documentation for TPS
• Employment Authorization Renewals
• Assisting eligible individuals (i.e. DACA recipients) to renew their work permits
• Waivers (Unlawful Presence, Fraud and Misrepresentation, Alien Smuggling)
• Preparing waivers for certain prior inadmissible actions for individuals applying for lawful status
• U-Visas
• Providing legal assistance to individuals applying for visas based on being a victim of a crime (limited to certain serious crimes) and assisting law enforcement with the investigation
• T-Visas
• Providing legal assistance to individuals applying for visas based on being a victim of trafficking
• Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
• Providing legal assistance to individuals applying for lawful status because they need the protection of a juvenile court after having been abused, abandoned, or neglected by a parent
• Asylum
• Providing legal assistance to individuals applying for lawful status based on fear of persecution if they return to their country of origin
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self Petitioners
• Providing legal assistance to individuals applying for lawful status based on being the victim of battery or extreme cruelty committed by a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent resident spouse/former spouse, parent (or U.S. Citizen Child)
• Petition to Remove Conditions (Joint and Waiver)
• Preparing applications for individuals with conditional residency (based on marriage or employment) to remove conditions and receive lawful permanent residence status
• Freedom of Information Act Requests (USCIS, CBP, EOIR, DOS)
• Conducting inquiries to obtain records with U.S. immigration agencies
• Removal/Deportation Defense
• Providing written and oral representation in front of an immigration court judge for individuals in removal or deportation proceedings

• Intensive Outpatient:
  • 3 hours a day
  • 5 days a week
  • Eating Disorder
  • OCD & Anxiety
• Partial Hospitalization:
  • 6-7 hours a day
  • 4-5 days a week
  • Eating Disorder
  • Focus Depression
• Adolescent Anxiety & Depression Recovery in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

• Your insurance coverage may vary based on:
  • Pre-authorizations
  • Pre-certifications
  • In-network coverage
  • Out-of-network coverage

• Inpatient Program (Ages 13-17)
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Substance Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Suicide
  • Psychological Trauma
• Outpatient Program (Ages 13-17)
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Adolescent Day Program
  • Adolescent Telehealth Outpatient Services

• Inpatient Program (Ages 18+)
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Substance Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTSD
  • Suicide
  • Psychological Trauma
• Outpatient Program (Ages 18+)
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Adult Day Program
  • Telehealth Outpatient Services

• English
• Spanish
• All others supported via a language line.

• Please very with your insurance plan.  Some plans allow for transportation to and from the hospital for outpatient services only.

• Chicago Behavioral Hospital accepts most commercial insurance, managed Medicaid and Medicare plans, Medicaid for patients under 21, Medicare and TRICARE® (Dept. of Defense Health Services)

• Intensive Outpatient Program (Ages 13-18)
  • 8-12 weeks
  • Evening hours
  • Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays (6-9 pm)
  • Saturdays (9:30-12:30 p.m.)
• Adolescent After-care Program
  • Wednesday (6-9 pm)
• Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (Ages 18-30)
• Individual, Family and Couples Counseling
• Drug Awareness & Education
• Neurofeedback

• In-network with Blue Cross & Blue Shield PPO, HMO, Blue Choice, Magellan, Aetna, Cigna, United Behavioral Health Optum.  If we do not list your insurance, you will be considered out-of-network.
• Self-pay rates can be discussed upon initial visit. 
• We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, cash, personal and cashiers checks.

• Monday-Thursday (9:00-4:30 pm)
• Friday (9:00-12:00 noon)
• Evenings & Saturdays by appointment only

• Housing counseling for individuals and families having difficulty with current housing.
• Low-income & Disability Housing in North Suburban Cook County.
• Senior Services
  • Housekeeping Program
  • Companion Program
  • Senior Lunch Program

• Maine Township

• Most support services for seniors and family are free of charge.
• Select services are provided free of charge or on a sliding scale for residents of Maine Township.
• Non-residents of Maine Township may pay a service fee depending on the service requested.

• Individual Therapy
• Couples & Family Therapy
• Case-Management
• Group Therapy
• Crisis Services
• Drop-In Services for Adult clients at no cost (refer to Drop-In Centers section #13)

• To contact us with questions or to learn more about becoming a client at Turning Point, please call (847)933-0051, and press zero (ext. 0). 

• For those who do not have insurance, a sliding fee scale based on income offers services for a minimum of $45 per hour of treatment. These fees are based on income and go up to $160.

• Blue Cross Community Options
• County Care
• IlliniCare (Cenpatico) Health Plan
• Meridian Health Plan
• Molina Healthcare of Illinois
• YouthCare
• Aetna Better Health Premier Plan
• Blue Cross Community MMAI
• Humana MMAI Health Plan
• IlliniCare Health (Cenpatico)
• Meridian Complete
• Molina
• Medicaid (we do not accept unmet Medicaid Spenddown)
• BCBS PPO

• Monday-Friday (9:30 am - 2:00 pm)

• Showers
• Limited Clothing Donations
• Bag Lunches
• Food Pantry
• Mail Services

• Monday-Friday (9:30-2:00 pm)

• Showers
• Limited Clothing Donations
• Bag Lunches
• Food Pantry
• Mail Services

• ​If you are a Suburban Cook County renter who has experienced a COVID-related hardship, you might quality for Emergency Rental Assistance recently made available through Cook County Government. 
• Visit cookcountyil.gov/recovery for more information and to apply now. 
• For assistance with your application, visit us at 2121 Dewey Ave. between 9:30 am – 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday or call 847.475.7070 to make an appointment.

• Interfaith Action of Evanston's Hospitality Center is open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
• The Center is located ​at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 
• Food pantry and bag lunches are available at 2121 Dewey, Evanston Monday - Friday between 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
• Call 847-475-1150 for information about additional meal service. 

• You can call for transportation to an emergency shelter from a police station or hospital. 
• Call 3-1-1 if you need assistance finding the nearest police station or hospital. 
• Please note this is not an immediate service. 
• Notify the operator if you have special needs when you call.

• Please call Family Promise at 847.475.4500.

• Serving teens in grades 6th-12th
• Free virtual mental health check-ins, individually, for 15 minutes.  Sign-up via:   https://calendly.comwarminghousewa/mental-health-check-ins. 
• Counseling referrals available as needed.

• Whether playing pool, cooking in the kitchen, doing homework or chatting on the couch, teens build healthy relationships with staff and peers. 
• Structured programs are offered daily and include: cultural humility, volunteering, creative arts, health discussion groups, youth leadership board, academics, community service, and recreation

• Monday-Thursday (4-8 pm)
• Friday (4-9 pm)
• Saturday (5-9 pm)

• Monday-Friday (3-6 pm) 

• Saturday (3-6 pm)

• Tuesday: 12pm-2pm (outdoor activities only)
• Wednesday: 12pm-2pm (outdoor activities only)
• Thursday: 12pm-2pm (outdoor activities only)

• Junior High & High School students ages 12-19 years old.
• Teens must show proof of age and complete an application with parent signature

• Monday (3-5:30pm) / (6:30-9:30 pm)
• Tuesday (6:30-9:30 pm)
• Wednesday (2-5 pm) / (6:30-9:30 pm)
• Thursday (6:30-9:30 pm)
• Friday (3-5:30 pm) / (6:30-9:30 pm)

• Monday (2-5 pm)
• Tuesday (6:30-9:30 pm)
• Wednesday (2-5 pm) / (6:30-9:30 pm)
• Thursday (6:30-9:30 pm)
• Friday (2-5 pm) / (6:30-9:30 pm)

• Monday - Friday (4:30-6:30 pm)
• Saturday - Sunday (Social Service Days)

• Monday (Closed)
• Tuesday (3-7 pm)
• Wednesday (3-7 pm)
• Thursday (3-7 pm)
• Friday (3-10 pm)
• Saturday (6-10 pm)
• Sunday (Closed)

• All programs are designed to help young people move into meaningful employment with opportunities to earn a living wage and career advancement potential. 
• Youth Job Center serves clients (Ages 14-25) who are either attending or not attending school.
• We are proud to serve every young person who requests our services.
• We prioritize recruitment and support for young people from communities that are underrepresented and lack sufficient resources. 
• Please visit our website for instructions on how to prepare to receive services from us.

• Business Services
• Career Services
• Training
• Scholarships
• Employment Services

• Clinical Counseling
• Case-Management
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention
• Outreach Program
• Family Engagement Programing
• Out-of-School Time Programming

• Counseling Services
  • For children, youth and adults
  • Assessments for urgent needs and support links for treatment
    • Individual counseling
    • Family counseling
    • Group counseling
    • Crisis counseling
• Intervention Services
  • Links to shelters for adolescents (ages 11-17) in New Trier, Northfield and West Deerfield Townships
  • Call 847-251-6630
• Prevention Workshops
  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Mindfulness
  • Strategies for Hybrid and E-learning
  • College 101
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Depression
  • Yoga and Meditation

• OMNI offers individual, family and group counseling for youth encountering emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Counseling Groups
  • GAP (Girls After School Program)
  • SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress)
  • RESPONSE - facing community, drug or alcohol-related violations or situations.
  • Seven Challenges - support for adolescents with substance abuse or dependency.
  • Juvenile Justice Groups
  • School-Based Groups
  • Multi-Family Group - family emotional management group.

• OMNI accepts payment through Medicaid, MCOs and other health insurances. 
• We also accept self-pay. 
• Fees for services vary from program to program.
• We offer a sliding fee scale because we understand that some families are unable to pay in full. 
• This scale is based on household income, number of dependents and relevant outstanding expenses. 
• A portion of the cost may also be supported by various local, state, federal and private sources. 

• Counseling Services (Ages 11-17)
  • Trauma-Focused - CBT
  • Problematic Sexual Behavior - CBT
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention
  • Homeless Youth Services (Ages 11-17)
  • Homeless Youth Case-Management
  • Adolescent Domestic Battery Support
• Substance Use Intervention
• Multi-Systemic Family Therapy 
  • Families with children ages 12-17 with the following concerns:
    • Truancy
    • Academic difficulties
    • Serious disobedience
    • Aggression
    • Criminal Activity
    • Drug and Alcohol use
    • Runaway Tendencies
  • Serves all of Cook County
  • Therapists provide home-based & 24/7 on-call services for a period of 3-6 months.

•  Front line crisis intervention for run-away, locked out, homeless and ungovernable youth.
• Services are available 24/7 (In  English, Spanish & Polish)
• Immediate assessment of the   facts leading to the crisis    determines if the client can   return safely home or be temporarily housed in a shelter.
• Families can follow-up for counseling to reduce the chance of future crisis situations at home.

•  - Palatine
•  - Schaumburg
•  - Barrington
•  - Elk Grove
•  - Maine Township
•  - Hanover Township

• Counseling services for children and adolescents up to age 18.
• Counseling for families available.
•  24/7 Crisis Intervention Services 
• (English / Spanish / Polish)
• Mentoring Group for ages 7-15 yrs old.
• Crisis Intervention Group for ages 11-17 yrs old.
• Services are presently 50% virtual and 50% in-person.  Therapists provide services from both home and office to accommodate the needs of all families.

• Reduced fees for residents of Palatine Township, Palatine, Barrington & Maine.
• Accepts only Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois (PPO), otherwise, fees are based on income.

• Intake Coordinators & Service Providers offer services in English, Spanish & Polish.

• Palatine Township Residents are offered transportation options when transportation to services becomes difficult.  However, there are some restrictions, and an adult family member must always be present for minors.

• Due to Covid-19, The Living Room is presently operating virtually only.  Please call us for more information.

• No cost Drop-in mental health support for adult clients only
• This is an alternative to hospital emergency room
• For non-crisis situations only
• Staffed by trained recovery support specialists

• Open Every Day from 12 noon - 8 pm
• Please call us before 7:15 p.m. to drop-in.  We close at 8 pm.

• Monday-Friday (9:30 am - 2:00 pm)

• Showers
• Limited Clothing Donations
• Bag Lunches
• Food Pantry
• Mail Services

• Monday-Friday (9:30-2:00 pm)

• Showers
• Limited Clothing Donations
• Bag Lunches
• Food Pantry
• Mail Services

• ​If you are a Suburban Cook County renter who has experienced a COVID-related hardship, you might quality for Emergency Rental Assistance recently made available through Cook County Government. 
• Visit cookcountyil.gov/recovery for more information and to apply now. 
• For assistance with your application, visit us at 2121 Dewey Ave. between 9:30 am – 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday or call 847.475.7070 to make an appointment.

• Interfaith Action of Evanston's Hospitality Center is open Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. 
• The Center is located ​at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave, Evanston. 
• Food pantry and bag lunches are available at 2121 Dewey, Evanston Monday - Friday between 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
• Call 847-475-1150 for information about additional meal service. 

• You can call for transportation to an emergency shelter from a police station or hospital. 
• Call 3-1-1 if you need assistance finding the nearest police station or hospital. 
• Please note this is not an immediate service. 
• Notify the operator if you have special needs when you call.

• Please call Family Promise at 847.475.4500.

• Individual Counseling
• Divorce Support Groups
• Virtual Support Groups
• Advocacy & Legal Aid

• All services are offered free of charge to clients.
• Serving clients of all ages
• Individual Counseling
• Support Groups
• Advocacy & Legal Aid
  • Medical Advocacy is available 24/7 via hospital emergency rooms that we support via our hotline.
  • Legal Advocacy is available 24/7 via police departments that we support via our hotline.
• Help Hotline, available 24/7 - 888-802-8890

• Counseling Services (Ages 11-17)
  • Trauma-Focused - CBT
  • Problematic Sexual Behavior - CBT
• 24/7 Crisis Intervention
  • Homeless Youth Services (Ages 11-17)
  • Homeless Youth Case-Management
  • Adolescent Domestic Battery Support
• Substance Use Intervention
• Multi-Systemic Family Therapy 
  • Families with children ages 12-17 with the following concerns:
    • Truancy
    • Academic difficulties
    • Serious disobedience
    • Aggression
    • Criminal Activity
    • Drug and Alcohol use
    • Runaway Tendencies
  • Serves all of Cook County
  • Therapists provide home-based & 24/7 on-call services for a period of 3-6 months.

• All services are offered free of charge to clients.
• Serving clients of all ages
• Individual Counseling
• Support Groups
• Advocacy & Legal Aid
  • Medical Advocacy is available 24/7 via hospital emergency rooms that we support via our hotline.
  • Legal Advocacy is available 24/7 via police departments that we support via our hotline.
• Help Hotline, available 24/7 - 888-802-8890

• Individual Counseling
• Divorce Support Groups
• Virtual Support Groups
• Advocacy & Legal Aid

• OMNI offers individual, family and group counseling for youth encountering emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Counseling Groups
  • GAP (Girls After School Program)
  • SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress)
  • RESPONSE - facing community, drug or alcohol-related violations or situations.
  • Seven Challenges - support for adolescents with substance abuse or dependency.
  • Juvenile Justice Groups
  • School-Based Groups
  • Multi-Family Group - family emotional management group.

• OMNI accepts payment through Medicaid, MCOs and other health insurances. 
• We also accept self-pay. 
• Fees for services vary from program to program.
• We offer a sliding fee scale because we understand that some families are unable to pay in full. 
• This scale is based on household income, number of dependents and relevant outstanding expenses. 
• A portion of the cost may also be supported by various local, state, federal and private sources. 

• Counseling Services
  • For children, youth and adults
  • Assessments for urgent needs and support links for treatment
    • Individual counseling
    • Family counseling
    • Group counseling
    • Crisis counseling
• Intervention Services
  • Links to shelters for adolescents (ages 11-17) in New Trier, Northfield and West Deerfield Townships
  • Call 847-251-6630
• Prevention Workshops
  • Stress & Anxiety
  • Mindfulness
  • Strategies for Hybrid and E-learning
  • College 101
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Depression
  • Yoga and Meditation

• Food Connection
• Free individual counseling
• Limited homeless prevention financial assistance
• Education and advocacy for residents from the Northwest Suburbs of Cook County facing eviction, foreclosure, or homelessness
• Education for prospective homebuyers on the different aspects of home ownership, including information for down payment assistance programs
• Money Management counseling, education, and practical information and tools to help clients understand their finances
• Career Coaching and support to clients to help prepare them:
  • for becoming job ready
  • to gain employment

• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Support Groups
  • Socialization Groups
  • After-school Groups
  • Pride Group
  • Sexual Education
  • Academic Support
• Crisis Intervention

• Aetna,
• Blue Cross / Blue Shield PPO
• Cigna
• ComPsych
• Humana
• Magellan
• MHN / Tricare
• Value Options

• Offer a space for young people to get to know a consistent group of peers through interactive activities with age-appropriate opportunities to discuss identities. 
• If you are interested in more information or joining please email Lizzy.Appleby@ysgn.org. 

• Therapy & Counseling
• Psychiatric Services for Children and Adolescents
• Psychiatric Evaluations
• Prescriptions & Monitoring

• Therapy & Counseling Services
  • Individual Therapy
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Grief
  • Family Therapy
    • Parent/Child relationships
    • Child's School difficulties
    • Single Parent or Step-parent adjustments
  • Couples Therapy
    • Marital dissatisfaction or distress
    • Poor communication
    • Conflict
    • Evolving roles
• Adult Psychiatric Services
  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Prescriptions & Monitoring
  • Case-management
  • Continuation of care
  • Transitional living programming
• Substance Abuse Support
  • SHARE Program
  • Medically Monitored Detox Program
  • Residential Rehabilitation Program
  • Mental Illness & Substance Abuse (MISA)
  • Substance Abuse Outpatient Program
  • Substance Abuse Evening Intensive Outpatient Program
  • Substance Abuse Aftercare
• DUI
  • DUI Evaluations
  • DUI Education
• Gambling Support
• Crisis Support Services
  • 24/7 Emergency Coverage Hotline:  847-451-1100
  • For Individuals & Families in emotional distress
  • Emergency Groceries Food Pantry
    • For Individuals & Families in distress, please call 847-455-5688
• Senior Programs

• The Living Room is a safe, calm and comfortable place to visit when you are emotionally struggling.  
• Recovery Support Specialists are available to help Monday – Friday, 2 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm.  
• The Living Room is located at 10013 W. Grand Avenue in Franklin Park.  
• This is a free service.  
• Walk-ins are welcome or call for a video or phone session at (847) 861-7702.

• English
• Spanish

• The Living Room is a safe, calm and comfortable place to visit when you are emotionally struggling.  
• Recovery Support Specialists are available to help Monday – Friday, 2 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm.  
• The Living Room is located at 10013 W. Grand Avenue in Franklin Park.  
• This is a free service.  
• Walk-ins are welcome or call for a video or phone session at (847) 861-7702.

• CAC provides a safe place for children and their families to begin the healing process after experiencing child abuse. 
• Our Family Support Services Team is comprised of master’s-level therapists who provide evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy. 
• We know that therapy is not a luxury, and so our services are offered free of charge.
• ​Individual and group therapy is offered for both children and their non-offending family members. 
• Therapy services are offered in English and Spanish. 

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Group Intervention
• Parent Support Group
• Crisis Intervention

• English
• Spanish
• Polish

• Safe Housing
  • Emergency Shelter
  • 2 Available Safe Houses
  • 85 person capacity per night
  • Up to 120 days length of stay
• Transitional & Permanent Housing Services
• Counseling & Planning
  • Behavior Assessments for Children
  • Art Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Call 847-519-7828 for more information.
• Mentoring Program

• English
• Spanish
• Polish

• Safe Housing
  • Emergency Shelter
  • 2 Available Safe Houses
  • 85 person capacity per night
  • Up to 120 days length of stay
• Transitional & Permanent Housing Services
• Counseling & Planning
  • Behavior Assessments for Children
  • Art Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Call 847-519-7828 for more information.
• Mentoring Program

• English
• Spanish

• Family Therapy Services
• Depression Screenings
• The Parent Map
• The After School Open Gym Program
• The Alternative to Suspension Program
• Tutoring Services
• Substance Abuse Prevention Services

• Monday - Thursday (9:30 am - 9:00 pm)
• Friday (9:30 am - 4:30 pm)

• English
• Spanish

• Counseling Services
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Grief & Loss
  • Anger Issues
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Attention/Concentration Problems
  • Trauma
  • School Related Problems
  • Marital/Couples Issues
  • Eating Disorders
  • Self-Injurious Behaviors
  • Parenting
  • Life Transitions
  • Substance Use
• Prevention & Outreach Services
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Parenting Classes
  • Healthy Interpersonal Relationships
  • Domestic Violence Awareness
  • Pro-Social Skills
  • Addiction Awareness & Prevention Services
  • Grief Response
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Social Skills
  • Support Groups

• Monday (10:30-8:00 pm)
• Tuesday (10:30-8:00 pm)
• Wednesday (10:30-8:00 pm)
• Thursday (10:30-8:00 pm)
• Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (By appointment only)

• To receive assistance on a continuing basis you must reside in Maine Township.
• Visitors will sign-in and show proof or residence in Maine Township.
• Due to the amount of need at this point in time, Food Pantry services are limited to Maine Township residents only.
• Food Pantry visits are limited to one time per week only.
• Pre-made boxes cannot be substituted or changed.

• Tuesdays (12:30-3:00 pm)
• Saturdays (10:00-12:00 noon)

• Same as Client hours above, but we ask that you come at least an hour before the closing time.

• Mondays (9:00-12:00 noon)
• Tuesdays (9:00-12:00 noon)
• Saturdays (9:00-10:00 am)

• Monday-Friday (9:30-1130 am) & (1:00-3:00 pm)

• We are closed between (11:30-1:00 pm.)

• Men
• Women
• Children
• Teens
• Elderly
• LGBTQ+ Community Members

• 24/7 Crisis Line
• Emergency Shelter
  • 33-bed capacity
  • Food & Clothing provided
  • Support & Case-management
• Housing Services
  • With on-site counseling services
  • Advocacy & LIfe Skills Education
• Individual & Group Counseling
• Family Visitation Center
  • For court ordered supervised visitations
• Courthouse Advocacy
  • 19th Circuit Courthouse in Waukegan
• Community Education & Trainings
• Prevention Education & Trainings

• Family-Based Petitions
• Naturalization/Citizenship
• Benefits for victims of family violence
• Benefits for victims of crimes
• Lawful Permanent Residence
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

• Family-Based Petitions
• Naturalization/Citizenship
• Benefits for victims of family violence
• Benefits for victims of crimes
• Lawful Permanent Residence
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

• Young people (ages 12-24)
  • Who identify as:
    • Transgender
    • Queer
    • Lesbian
    • Bisexual
    • Gay
    • Young people with no stable housing
    • Anyone regardless of ability to pay for services.

• Monday (9:00-7:00 pm)
• Tuesday (9:00-7:00 pm)
• Wednesday (Closed)
• Thursday (9:00-7:00 pm)
• Friday (9:00-7:00 pm)
• Saturday (Closed)
• Sunday (Closed)

• Drop-In Services
• Hot Meals
• Hygiene Kits
• Snack Packs
• Showers
• Laundry Services

• Monday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Tuesday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Thursday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Friday (9:00-5:00 pm)

• Tuesday (12:00-7:00 pm)
• Thursday (12:00-7:00 pm)

• Hot meal pick-ups
• Gift cards for groceries
• Basic hygiene kits
• Masks and hand sanitizer
• Resource Advocacy

• Drop-In Services
• Hot Meals
• Hygiene Kits
• Snack Packs
• Showers
• Laundry Services

• Monday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Tuesday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Thursday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Friday (9:00-5:00 pm)

• Tuesday (12:00-7:00 pm)
• Thursday (12:00-7:00 pm)

• Hot meal pick-ups
• Gift cards for groceries
• Basic hygiene kits
• Masks and hand sanitizer
• Resource Advocacy

• Young people (ages 12-24)
  • Who identify as:
    • Transgender
    • Queer
    • Lesbian
    • Bisexual
    • Gay
    • Young people with no stable housing
    • Anyone regardless of ability to pay for services.

• Drop-In Services
• Hot Meals
• Hygiene Kits
• Snack Packs
• Showers
• Laundry Services

• Monday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Tuesday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Thursday (9:00-5:00 pm)
• Friday (9:00-5:00 pm)

• Tuesday (12:00-7:00 pm)
• Thursday (12:00-7:00 pm)

• Hot meal pick-ups
• Gift cards for groceries
• Basic hygiene kits
• Masks and hand sanitizer
• Resource Advocacy

• Young people (ages 12-24)
  • Who identify as:
    • Transgender
    • Queer
    • Lesbian
    • Bisexual
    • Gay
    • Young people with no stable housing
    • Anyone regardless of ability to pay for services.

• LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
• Therapy for Men
• Sex Positive Counseling
• Therapy for College Students
• Therapy for Young Adults

• For clients not using their health insurance benefits, the standard fee per session is $150 for individual therapy.  
• Limited number of sliding scale spots available for clients who are underemployed, unemployed or do not have adequate health insurance coverage.  Please call us for more information.

• Therapists are available Monday through Sunday by appointment. 
• Appointments are typically 50 minutes in length, though in some instances, a longer session can be arranged. 
• If we do not have availability that meets your needs, we are happy to offer referrals to trusted colleagues.  

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
• Cigna
• ComPsych
• Humana
• MultiPlan/PHCS
• United Health / Optum

• Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program
  • All phases of implementation are offered.
  • Planning
  • Training
  • Teaching
  • All follow-ups with students and parents
  • All free of cost to schools
  • Contact us to partner with Elyssa's Mission.
• Hope Squad
  • Offered to schools free of cost.
  • In partnership with Gabriel's Light (www.gabrielslight.org)
  • School based peer support team that partners with local mental health agencies.
  • This program seeks to reduce self-destructive behaviors and youth suicide.
  • Trainings for school buildings offered.
• Grief Group
  • A post-vention grief group offered to schools that have suffered a student loss.
  • Works closely with 8-12 students who have suffered the most impact.
  • Group runs 8 weeks 
  • Facilitated by a licensed grief trained clinician in partnership with one school mental health staff member.
  • Call us at 847-697-9181 for more information.
• EveryBody Matters
  • Group focusing on any of the following topics:
    • Identity development
    • Personal choice
    • Bullying
    • Healthy relationships
    • Mindfulness
    • Managing stress and anxiety
    • Body image
    • Self compassion/self-esteem
    • Navigating life changes
    • Problem solving
    • Power, privilege and responsibility
    • Depression/self-injury/suicide
    • Grief and loss
  • Groups can be implemented within the school setting.
  • Fully funded & staffed by licensed clinical staff from Elyssa's Mission.
  • 6-8 week programs
  • 60-90 minute sessions are typical.
  • 8-12 maximum participants per group
  • Students are interviewed prior to insure best fit for groups.
  • Parents/guardians are contacted for consent.
  • School official (adult liaison) is always present or co-facilitates with us for all sessions.
  • Call us at 847-697-9181 for more information.

• Mondays (4 pm - 4:30 pm)
• Join us for a mindful meditation session.
• Facilitated by:  Kelsey Hoeper, LPC, NCC, CT
• Email: kelseyhoeper@elyssasmission.org for a Zoom link & private code.

• Thursdays (4 pm - 4:45 pm)
• Supporting self-care strategies, spreading hope and staying connected to others.
• Facilitated by:  Kelsey Hoeper, LPC, NCC, CT
• Email:  kelseyhoeper@elyssasmission.org  for a Zoom link & private code.

• Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
• Virtual visits are available
• Book an appointment online

• Sports / School Physical = $77 (call for updated price)
• Sick Visits = Start @ $77(call for updated price)
• Swabs for flu/strep available (call for price)

• English
• Spanish
• Korean
• Russian
• Gujarati
• Bulgarian

• Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

• Behavioral Health Services
• Family Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• School/Sports Physicals
• Management of Chronic Diseases
• Low-cost Family Planning
• Benefits Counseling
• Transportation Options
• Extended Weekday/Saturday Hours
• Same-Day Appointments
• On-site Language Interpretation (Spoken/ASL)
• In & Out Under 40 Minutes
• Walgreens Pharmacy
• Immunizations
• Flu Vaccine
• Discount Prescription Drug Program
• Reach Out And Read
• HIV universal testing and services

• Serving Patients 12 months and older.
• By Appointment Only (due to Covid-19 restrictions)
• Lipid Panel Diagnostic Screening
• TB Skin Test Diagnostic Screening

• Acne and eczema
• Asthma
• Cholestech screenings
• Ear pain and infections
• Ear wax removal
• Head lice
• Localized insect bites and stings
• Minor foreign body removal
• Mouth and cold sores
• Pink eye and styes
• Poison ivy, oak and sumac
• Rashes and skin irritations
• Ring worm
• Routine immunizations
• Routine physicals
• School physicals
• Splinter removal
• Urinary tract infections (females only)

• Chest pain
• Choking
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe burns
• Severe abdominal pain
• Altered mental status
• Severe head injury and headache
• Loss of limb
• Convulsions and seizures
• Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy

• Family Medicine
• Ob/Gyn
• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry
• Dental

• M, W, F (9 am - 5 pm)
• T, Thr (9 am - 7 pm)
• Saturday (9 am - 1 pm)

• Internal Medicine
• Dental
• Pediatrics
• Ob/Gyn

• M, W, F (9 am - 5 pm)
• T, Thr (9 am - 7 pm)
• Saturdays (9 am - 1 pm)

• Family Medicine
• Dental
• Pediatrics

• M, W, F (9 am - 5 pm)
• T, Thrs (9 am - 7 pm)
• Saturdays (9 am - 1 pm)

• Serve people from 55 different countries that speak more than 25 different languages.

• We are proud to serve everyone regardless of their age, religion, national origin, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability status.

• Patients with no insurance are welcomed.  We also accept Medicaid (State Funded Insurance), Medicare, or private insurances.

• We offer a sliding scale for services based on income and we offer discounted prescriptions for those who qualify.

• If you need help with insurance  enrollment, we offer free assistance with completing the process.

• BCBS of IL PPO
• Cigna Health Spring
• Community Care Alliance
• County Care
• Harmony Well Care
• Humana
• Illinicare- Medicaid
• Medicaid
• Meridian
• Medicare Part B
• Molina (Medicaid)
• Multi Plan PPO
• United Healthcare PPO
• Veterans Choice

• Denta Quest of IL (Medicaid)
• Denta Quest (administered through Medicaid Plan)
  • BCBS
  • Cigna Health Spring
  • Humana
  • Meridian
• Dentegra
• BCBS PPO
• Guardian PPO
• Liberty Dental (administered through Medicaid Plans)
  • Harmony Well Care
  • Next Level
• Avesis Dental (Molina Patients)
• Connection Dental PPO -GEHA
• Aetna Dental PPO
• Envolve-Illinicare

• Court and Secretary of State Evaluations
• DUI Risk Education
• Level II Moderate, Significant and Level III outpatient treatments
• Psychological services
• Alcohol/drug screening
• All services available in Polish and Korean
• Convenient Hours (morning and evening sessions)

• English
• Spanish

• Moderate Risk 12 Hours Early Intervention (Monday or Wednesday) (7 pm - 9:30 pm)

• Significant Risk 20 Hours Counseling (Monday & Wednesday) (7 pm - 9:30 pm)

• High Risk 75 Hours Intensive Out-Patient Treatment (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) (7 pm - 9:30 pm) Intake and exit interviews by appointment

• Risk Education 10 Hours (Thursday) (7 pm - 9:30 pm)

• General Office Hours (Monday-Friday) (9 am - 6 pm)

• Housing Counseling & Education
  • Helps families stay in their homes.
  • Connect communities to important resources.
  • Foreclosure Counseling,
  • Financial Literacy
  • Rental Assistance
  • Rental Mediation
• Fair Housing Testing & Enforcement
  • Open Communities can investigate the allegations of discrimination through fair housing testing.
  • "Testers" are people who pose as potential renters or homebuyers in various real estate situations in order to determine whether unlawful discriminatory housing practices are taking place.
  • As a private enforcer of the fair housing laws, Open Communities can choose how to enforce fair housing laws when it does uncover evidence of discrimination. 
  • Staff provides training to local community members so the people who face discrimination the most know their rights and how to exercise them. 
  • Open Communities also educates the housing provider industry, including landlords, property managers, and realtors.

• English
• Spanish

• Housing Counseling & Education
  • Helps families stay in their homes.
  • Connect communities to important resources.
  • Foreclosure Counseling,
  • Financial Literacy
  • Rental Assistance
  • Rental Mediation
• Fair Housing Testing & Enforcement
  • Open Communities can investigate the allegations of discrimination through fair housing testing.
  • "Testers" are people who pose as potential renters or homebuyers in various real estate situations in order to determine whether unlawful discriminatory housing practices are taking place.
  • As a private enforcer of the fair housing laws, Open Communities can choose how to enforce fair housing laws when it does uncover evidence of discrimination. 
  • Staff provides training to local community members so the people who face discrimination the most know their rights and how to exercise them. 
  • Open Communities also educates the housing provider industry, including landlords, property managers, and realtors.

• English
• Spanish

• Due to COVID, this office is physically closed until further notice
• Services are available virtually and via phone
• Office Hours are Monday-Friday (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

• Job Placement
• Unemployment Insurance
• Upgrade Your Skills
• Disability Resources
• Veteran Resources
• Resources for Ages 50+
• Resources for Youth Ages 16-24

• Resume Review
• Interview Coaching
• Mock Interviews
• Other Services - Please visit our website for more information.

• Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Psychological & Neuropsychological Testing

• Preschool / Toddlers
• Children / Adolescents
• Teens / Young Adults
• Adults / Seniors

• Art & Play Therapy
• Behavioral Modification
• Brief Solution Focused
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Guided Imagery & Visualization
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Strengths Based Approach

• BCBS PPO
• Aetna
• Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
• Cigna
• Coventry Health Care
• First Health
• Compsych
• United Healthcare
• Optum
• Magellan

• Online/Virtual Therapy
• Night & Weekend Appointments
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage/Family  Counseling
• Child & Teen Counseling
• LGBTQ+ Counseling
• Faith-based Counseling
• Psychological Assessments

• Arabic
• Lithuanian
• Macedonian
• Polish
• Russian
• Serbian
• Spanish

• Flexible Payment Plans Available
• Please call to see if your insurance is accepted.
• Aetna
• Blue Cross & Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Cofinity
• Medicare

• Available in English, Spanish & Polish
• Exact and up-to-date information based on changes in Illinois law.
• Neutral & unbiased information
• Available free of charge 24/7

• Adult subtance abuse treatment of opioid and heroin dependency or addictive behavior.
• Adult medication assisted treatment
• Adult relapse prevention therapy
• Adult psychiatric Services

• Des Plaines
• Highland Park
• Joliet
• Lakeview
• Naperville
• Palos Heights

• Blue Choice PPO
• Blue Choice Preferred PPO
• Blue Options
• Blue Choice Options

• Day treatment programs
• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Support groups
• Psychiatric services
• Continuing care

• Spanish
• English

• Mental Health
• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Partner Abuse Intervention
• Anger Management
• Parenting Classes
• LGBTQ+ Community Services

• Depression
• Stress Related Problems
• Anxiety/Panic Attacks
• Behavior/Emotional Problems
• Mood Swings and Manic Behavior
• Marital/Family Conflict
• School Related Problems
• Aggressive Behavior
• Coping with Grief and Loss
• Confused or Disorganized Thinking
• Alcohol and Other Addictions
• Physical/Psychological

• English
• Polish
• Spanish
• Russian
• Ukrainian
• Czech
• Bosnian
• Croatian
• Slovak
• Serbian

• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Substance Use Treatment
• DUI Evaluations

• English
• Spanish

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Children
• Families

• Individual counseling
• Couples counseling
• Family counseling
• Psychiatric evaluations
• Regular medication monitoring
• Crisis intervention services

• Monday - Friday

• Saturday - Sunday

• Beacon Health Options
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Chicago Health Systems
• Compsych Corporations
• Humana
• Magellan
• Optum

• Mount Prospect
• Buffalo Grove
• Chicago

• Family Wellness
• Counseling & Behavioral Health focusing on the following areas:
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Substance Use & Dependency
  • Gambling Behaviors
  • Anger Management
  • Adjustments to new school, work, culture, environment.
• 3 Virtual Support Groups
  • "Family All Together"
  • "Mental Health First Aid"
  • "Hanul Self-Care"
• Legal & Immigration Services
  • Citizen Application Assistance
  • Citizenship Classes & Mock Interviews
  • Consulate General Outreach Services

• Individuals / Couples / Families
• Children & Adolescents
• Adults & Older Adults

• English
• Korean
• Czech

• Women's Counseling
• Men's Counseling
• Couple's Therapy
• Trauma Therapy
• Court Evaluations

• Acculturation/Immigration
• Racial/Cultural Identity
• Family of Origin Issues
• Couples Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Depression & Anxiety

• BCBS
• Cigna
• Aetna
• Sliding Scale

1. Water/Sewer Payment
2. Food
3. Financial Management
4. Energy Utility Bill Assistance
5. Rental Assistance
6. Temporary Shelter
7. Employment Training / Placement

• The alleged victim's name, address, telephone number, sex, age, and general condition;
  
  
• The alleged abuser's name, sex, age, relationship to victim and condition;
  
  
• The circumstances which lead the reporter to believe that the adult age 60 or older or person with disabilities age 18-59 is being abused, neglected, or financially exploited, with as much specificity as possible;
  
  
• Whether the alleged victim is in immediate danger, the best time to contact the person, if he or she knows of the report, and if there is any danger to the case worker going out to investigate;
  
  
• Whether the reporter believes the client could make a report themselves;
  
  
• The name, telephone number, and profession of the reporter;
  
  
• The names of others with information about the situation;
  
  
• If the reporter is willing to be contacted again; and,
  
  
• Any other relevant information.
  
  

• PUNS is a statewide database that records information about individuals with developmental disabilities who are planning for or seeking services.

• The State uses the data to select individuals for services as funding becomes available, to develop proposals and materials for budgeting, and to plan for future needs

• To assist with identifying service needs and wants
• register individuals on the PUNS

• Children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities who need or want services or supports

• The individual with the developmental disability (along with guardian / caregiver / family) meets face-to-face with an Independent Service Coordination (ISC) Agent

• The ISC Agent will work with the individual and their family to identify and plan for service needs and register on the PUNS

• PUNS selections are based upon funding availability and ability to fill program vacancies

• Individuals selected from the PUNS will receive a letter directly from the Department of Human Services announcing their selection and inviting them to apply for services by contacting their ISC Agency

• Vocational Rehabilitation - assists people with disabilities in preparing for and finding quality employment.
• Work Incentive Planning & Assistance Program - helps individuals who receive SSI or SSDI make informed choices about going to work.
• Day Services for People with Developmental Disabilities - provides skill training or job coaches to help people with developmental disabilities succeed in the workplace.

• Home Services Program - provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible.

• Services for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired - assists adults who are blind or visually impaired in achieving their education, employment, and independent living goals.

• In-Home Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities - provides services and supports to help people with developmental disabilities live more independently in their homes.

• Other Supports for People with Developmental Disabilities - provides people with developmental disabilities help with adaptive equipment, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and provides information about support and advocacy groups.

• Residential Living Arrangements for People with Developmental Disabilities - provides people with developmental disabilities the care and services needed in homes with staff available 24 hours per day.

• Educational Services - serves children and youth with disabilities at three residential schools - Illinois School for the Deaf, Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, and Illinois Center for Rehabilitation & Education-Roosevelt - and offers Next Steps training and support for parents of children with disabilities.

• Disability Determination Services - determines the eligibility of people to receive benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

• Early Intervention Services - helps children (ages 0 to 3) with disabilities learn and grow.

• Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) - benefit that can help buy food for your school age children 3-17 and 18-22 (in high school) who would receive National School Lunch Program free or reduced-priced meals if schools are in session.

• Emergency Food - Helps supplement the diets of low-income needy people by providing food at no cost.

• SNAP (Formerly Food Stamps) - Helps low-income households buy the food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet.

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - A food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

• WIC Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) - A food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. Can provide special checks to buy fresh, nutritious fruits, vegetables, and herbs from farmers' markets and roadside stands.

• Homeless Youth Services strives to meet the immediate survival needs (food, clothing, and shelter) of youth and assist them in becoming self-sufficient.

• Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) - A food assistance program that addresses the basic nutritional needs of Illinois Senior Citizens 60 and over.  Eligible Seniors receive regular USDA food packages and nutrition education from local participating food distribution centers serving Illinois counties.

• Apply For Cash, SNAP (Food Stamps) & Medical Assistance

• Use the SNAP Eligibility Calculator to find out if you are eligible for SNAP (Food Stamp) Benefits.

• Illinois Link Card - the card that allows you to spend your cash and SNAP benefits electronically.
• Food Pantries - a list of food pantries that serve Illinois families.
• Farmers Markets that Accept Illinois Link
• Report fraud for Cash, SNAP & Medical Assistance
• Change of Information for SNAP - If you are receiving SNAP, learn how to change your information.
• Cash, SNAP and Medical Manual

• Low-income consumers may qualify for assistance to help pay for installation of telephone service and monthly charges for local phone service through the Lifeline and Link-Up Telephone Assistance Programs.

• Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides low-income, working families with access to affordable, quality child care that allows them to continue working and contributes to the healthy, emotional and social development of the child. CCAP can help families pay for care in center-based or home settings. Families are required to cost-share on a sliding scale based on family size and income.

• Migrant Head Start office provides child care and a comprehensive program of health, parent involvement, and social services for preschool children (under 6 years of age) of low-income migrant and seasonal farm workers. 

• Head Start State Collaboration office is a federal-state partnership organized to support and encourage collaboration with Head Start and various other state and local stakeholders that serve low-income families with young children. 

• Anyone approved to receive cash assistance or SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits will be issued an Illinois Link card.  
• The Illinois Link card is a plastic card that looks and works like a debit card.  

• If you are eligible for cash and SNAP benefits, you will access both with the same card. 

• Apply For Cash, SNAP (Food Stamps) & Medical Assistance

• There is no need to apply for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) SNAP Benefits

• Manage My Illinois Link Card and learn more about your Link card such as,
  • Check your Link account balance
  • Report a lost or stolen Link card
  • Order a replacement Link card
  • Select your first PIN or change your current PIN
  • Check recent purchases and withdrawals
  • Report a problem with a purchase or withdrawal

1. IL444-2378 B - Request for Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)(IES)(pdf)
2.  IL444-2378 BS Solicitud Para Asistencia Economica - Asistencia Medica - Estampillas de Comida (SNAP) (IES) (pdf)

1. Once you've completed the application, carry, mail or fax it to your local Family Community Resource Center. Use the DHS Office Locator to locate your local office.

• Applications are taken at DHS local offices. Use the DHS Office Locator to locate the Family Community Resource Center in your county to apply for benefits.

• Please call our toll-free line at 1-800-843-6154 (Voice), Nextalk 1-800-324-5553, 711 TTY Relay, if you have questions or need help with the application.

• proof of your identity
• proof of your residence
• proof of Social Security numbers for all people on your application
• other types of documents depending on your circumstances.

• Department of Human Services
  EEO/AA Office
  401 S. Clinton Street, 7th floor
  Chicago, IL 60607

• U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Director, Office of Adjudication
  1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
  Washington D.C. 20250-9410
  Toll Free (866) 632-9992 (Voice)

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  Director, Office for Civil Rights,
  Room 506-F
  HHS Building
  200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
  Washington, D.C. 20201
  (202) 619-0403 (Voice)
  (202) 619-3257 (TTY)

• The State of Illinois Healthcare Portal a one-stop source for your healthcare needs. 
  • Parents can sign up their children for the state's affordable health insurance programs.
  • Seniors can sign up for one of our affordable prescription drug programs.
  • Women can find information on free breast and cervical cancer screenings.

• Medical Assistance Programs - While medical programs are administered through the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the public may apply for medical assistance at their Illinois Department of Human Services Local Office (Family Community Resource Center). You may use the DHS Office Locator to find the office where you should apply.

• All Kids offers Illinois' uninsured children comprehensive health care that includes doctor's visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers. All Kids On-line enrollment is available, or you can contact your local DHS Family Community Resource Center for more information.

• Early Intervention - Provides services for infants and toddlers under three years of age who may have or be at risk for a developmental delay.

• Family Case Management - Provides services for pregnant women, infants, and children with high-risk medical conditions.

• Family Planning - Confidential and voluntary services provide information about birth control methods or help in planning the number and spacing of children, if and when you decide to become pregnant.

• Healthy Child Care Illinois - Helps childcare providers to improve the health and well-being of children in their care.

• Newborn Hearing Screening - Information about an important program to identify early hearing loss in infants.

• School Health - Information for parents, nurses and others interested in keeping Illinois' school aged children healthy and ready to learn.

• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Provides services to low income Women, Infants and Children through nutrition education, nutritious foods, and access to other health services.

• Migrant Head Start - A comprehensive program of health, parent involvement, and social services for preschool children of low-income migrant and seasonal farm workers.

• Refugee & Immigrant Services - can provide health services to low-income immigrants.

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Health Benefits for Workers With Disabilities (HBWD) is Illinois' Medicaid Buy-In program authorized under the federal Ticket to Work - Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWWIIA).

• Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) - A State health insurance program for Illinois residents that are considered high risk. 

• AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
• HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
• SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)
• Meningococcal disease
• E. coli 0157: H7
• Salmonella
• West Nile virus
• Vaccine preventable diseases
• Lead poisoning
• Lack of health care in rural areas
• Health disparities among racial groups
• Breast, cervical and prostate cancers
• Alzheimer's disease; and other health threats
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Tobacco use
• Violence
• Other conditions associated with high-risk behaviors

• is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;
  
  
• is manifested before the person attains age twenty two;
  
  
• is likely to continue indefinitely;
  
  
• results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: self care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self direction, capacity for independent living and economic self sufficiency; and
  
  
• reflects the individual's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, individualized supports, or other forms of assistance that are of life long or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated; except that such term, when applied to infants and young children means an individual from birth to age 9, inclusive, who has a substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired condition may be considered to have a developmental disability without meeting three or more of the criteria described above if the individual, without services and supports, has a high probability of meeting those criteria later in life.
  
  

• Coaching
• Consulting
• Family Engagement
• Training
• Illinois Experiential Practicum for Autism

• Check out our Virtual Classroom for visually-based lessons and songs for students with autism.

• Check out our Visual Supports, Social Stories, and other printable resources here. 

• COVID-19 Visual Supports Toolkit - https://l.ead.me/bbjnjw

• Social Distancing Reminders - https://l.ead.me/bbjnFg

• “I’m Excited to go Back to School!” - https://l.ead.me/bbjnU6

• “I Can Be Safe on the Bus!” - https://l.ead.me/bbjnUQ

• “Wear a Mask” Song - https://youtu.be/IkCg0KTUvcg
• “Wear a Mask” Song Lyrics - https://l.ead.me/bbjCfG
• Power Card Pack - https://l.ead.me/bbjnTa

• Retirement
• Disability
• Medicare
• Survivors
• Supplemental Security Income
• Retirement Estimator
• After Incarceration
• Appeal a Decision
• Benefits Outside the U.S.
• Check Application or Appeal Status
• Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
• Explore the Benefits You May Be Due
• Spouses
• Children
• Children with Disabilities
• Ticket to Work

• Medicaid provides health coverage to low-income people and is one of the largest payers for health care in the United States.

• The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides federal matching funds to states to provide health coverage to children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but who can't afford private coverage.

• The Basic Health Program (BHP) allows states an option to provide affordable coverage and better continuity of care for people whose income fluctuates above and below Medicaid and CHIP eligibility levels.

• Medicare.gov or Call 1-800-MEDICARE (for people with Medicare)
• Find the information most frequently requested under the Freedom of Information Act
• HHS Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
• How to Invite the Secretary to an Event

• HHS Leadership
• HHS Public Affairs Contacts
• HHS Freedom of Information Act Contacts
• HHS Grant Officials
• HHS Small Business Staff and Specialists
• HHS Chief Financial Officers and Services Contacts
• HHS Heads of Contracting Activity and Key Managers

• Child Care and Development Fund State and Territory Contacts
• Child Support and Tribal Child Support Agencies - PDF
• Eldercare Locator
• Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
• Head Start Locator
• Health Insurance (HealthCare.gov)
• HHS Office for Civil Rights Headquarters and Regional Addresses
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Program Contacts
• Public Health Departments (States and Territories)
• Refugee Resources

• Residential Programs:
  • Recommended length of stay is based on the individual's needs.
  • Initial biopsychosocial assessment
  • Residential inpatient treatment
  • Partial hospitalization
  • Gender-specific programs
  • Dual diagnosis counseling
  • Licensed on-site teachers
  • Primary mental health diagnosis treatment
• Experiential Therapies:
  • Establish a holistic understanding of personal health through art, music recreation, fitness, horticulture, team building, and life skills activities.
  • Clients learn to break down barriers, increase self-esteem, identify personal goals, establish healthy relationships, and work towards stabilization.
• Family Support Services:
  • Help families learn about the disease of addiction and mental health concerns in a holistic manner.  Highlights include:  family support groups, family education weekends, on-site visits, family counseling, and discharge planning.
• Medically Monitored Detoxification:
  • During the client's referral and assessment process, our medical staff will determine whether detoxification can be safely managed within the program.
  • Rosecrance will assist the family in exploring other available medical options when the adolescent requires a higher level of medically monitored detoxification services beyond what is available.
• Outpatient Treatment:
  • Individual, group, and family counseling are provided for adolescents with moderate-to-serious impairment due to chemical use.
  • The level of care is determined by individual needs.
  • The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) focuses on developing recovery skills while staying in the home environment.
  • Topics of lectures and groups include coping skills to prevent use, anger management, using sober support, thinking errors, and the effect of drugs on your body.
  • The client is required to submit a drug screen each week.
  • The Continuing Care Program meets once a week for 3 hours.  It focuses on supporting the adolescent as he/she establishes a sober lifestyle.
• Teen Recovery Living:
  • Marlowe House is a long-term residential recovery home program for teens 17-19 years old.  
  • The program is designed to develop independent living skills and provide on-going support, safety, and counseling in a drug-free environment for adolescents who have completed a primary treatment program.
  • The program includes:  12-step meetings, individual and group counseling, family education and counseling, secondary/higher education opportunities, 24-hour supervision, relapse prevention, interpersonal and independent living skills building, and discharge planning for successful re-integration into the family and the community.
• Residential Mental Health Treatment:
  • Rosecrance provides residential treatment in Northern Illinois for mental health disorders.  We offer treatment services for the following challenges facing teens as a primary diagnosis:  mood disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and poor impulse control.

• Food pantry is held every Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

• No ID is required to receive services.

• No residency restrictions are applied.

• 60068
• 60016
• 60018
• 60174
• 60631

• More than one-third of all Cook County households are eligible to apply. 

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of Cook County, and meet income eligibility requirements. 

• Households that are already receiving a guaranteed income from another pilot (such as Chicago’s Resilient Communities Pilot or Evanston’s Guaranteed Income Program) are not eligible to apply. 

• Applicants must be between the ages of 13-17
• Applicants must attend school or reside within the boundaries of Maine Township to qualify for participation in this program.
• Applications will be individually reviewed.
• When completing your individual application, please use only true and accurate information.
• Please note that there is a code of conduct and behavior expected at each meeting and failure to meet these expectations or any inappropriate behavior will deny continued admision.

• The state of mental health coming out of the pandemic. 
• How the pandemic impacted social skills, especially in children
• Are we in a crisis? -Defining mental health vs. mental illness and the importance of the distinction
• The stigma around mental health and substance use disorders
• The importance of acknowledging when you’re struggling and what to do next

• Why only a fraction of people with mental illness receive help?  
• The types of stigmas that surround mental health and mental illness.
• Reinforcing stigma unintentionally and having the courage to change that.
• The ripple effect of making even one positive change.
• The collective responsibility of breaking down stigma and fostering change

• Partial Hospitalization Program 
• Intensive Outpatient Program
• Medication Assessment & Management
• Parent Academy

• Please contact us for more information:
• Email: info@plenamind.com
• Phone: 847-562-5612
• Plena is in-network with many commercial insurances.

• The pandemic as the cherry on top of recent stressful events.
• Social media’s role: why “unplugging” isn’t what it used to be.
• How stress affects us physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• Ways to boost mood and reduce burnout and emotional fatigue.
• Red flags: when is it time to get help?

• Ripple effects throughout the community
• Different types of grief: what has been lost?
• The power of staying present
• How parents can be there for their children—even when struggling themselves
• Returning to a level of stability and routine

• The post-pandemic pressure on kids to be "up to speed" with all things school-related.
• How both younger children and teens have difficulty managing their emotions.
• The negative impacts of social media, including cyberbullying.
• Baby steps, safe spaces, and grounding techniques
• Parents are their kids’ first teachers

• The two often go hand in hand—do you treat one first?
• Why social media can be particularly damaging to an adolescent’s psyche
• Do long-term consequences matter to them?
• The power in simply letting them know you care
• Why peer therapy can be powerful

• Open to all youth ages 10-25 years old and their families.
• We work with youth and families to determine a manageable fee.
• The following insurance plans are accepted:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Behavioral Health
  • Humana
  • BCBS HMO– Magellan
• To schedule an appointment, or get more information about our Counseling Services, call (630)-717-9408

• (**Emergency Shelter Program**)
  • For ages 18-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness, we offer hotel rooms in DuPage County.
  • All residents are linked to case-management services, life skills, and access to public benefits.
  • This program may be beneficial while waiting for more stable housing options in transitional or rapid re-housing programs.

• (**Transitional Housing Program**)
  • For ages 18-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness.
  • Offers housing for 18-24 months in safe and stable apartments.
  • The program also helps youth with other services for self-development to gain independence.
  • The goal is to graduate into a permanent housing while living independently.

• (**LGBTQ+ Housing Program**)
  • Youth of all sexual orientations and gender identity/expression are welcome in our housing program.
  • A safe and affirming place to live with other added supports such as counseling services and life skills classes.
  • Connects youth to safe and affirming community personnel and systems.
  • Statistics show that LGBTQ+ youth are approximately 40% more likely to experience homelessness.

• (**Cornerstone Group Home**)
  • Short-term, residential group housing for youth-in-care (boys ages 13-17 years old).
  • Youth may be unable to live with their families due to circumstances such as abuse, drug use, emotional instability, behavioral instability, or other mental health related issues.
  • Offers a safe and welcoming home environment in coordination with additional services such as counseling services and life skills groups.

• (**Rapid Housing**)
  • Designed to help youth quickly exit homelessness and enter or return to permanent housing
  • Prioritizes youth who don’t need intensive and ongoing support
  • Tailored to the unique needs of each youth based on preferences and financial resources

• 360 Youth Services coordinates this highly effective and proven drug and alcohol use prevention campaign for students in school districts 203 & 204 and their parents. 
• The Power of Choice initiative focuses on correcting misperceptions about the prevalence of substance use and emphasizes that most students are making healthy choices regarding tobacco, alcohol and drugs. 
• The program incorporates the use of classroom presentations, posters, journals located in school bathroom stalls, and many types of media and communication tools.

• Open to all youth ages 10-25 years old and their families.
• We work with youth and families to determine a manageable fee.
• The following insurance plans are accepted:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Behavioral Health
  • Humana
  • BCBS HMO– Magellan
• To schedule an appointment, or get more information about our Counseling Services, call (630)-717-9408

• (**Emergency Shelter Program**)
  • For ages 18-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness, we offer hotel rooms in DuPage County.
  • All residents are linked to case-management services, life skills, and access to public benefits.
  • This program may be beneficial while waiting for more stable housing options in transitional or rapid re-housing programs.

• (**Transitional Housing Program**)
  • For ages 18-24 years old who are experiencing homelessness.
  • Offers housing for 18-24 months in safe and stable apartments.
  • The program also helps youth with other services for self-development to gain independence.
  • The goal is to graduate into a permanent housing while living independently.

• (**LGBTQ+ Housing Program**)
  • Youth of all sexual orientations and gender identity/expression are welcome in our housing program.
  • A safe and affirming place to live with other added supports such as counseling services and life skills classes.
  • Connects youth to safe and affirming community personnel and systems.
  • Statistics show that LGBTQ+ youth are approximately 40% more likely to experience homelessness.

• (**Cornerstone Group Home**)
  • Short-term, residential group housing for youth-in-care (boys ages 13-17 years old).
  • Youth may be unable to live with their families due to circumstances such as abuse, drug use, emotional instability, behavioral instability, or other mental health related issues.
  • Offers a safe and welcoming home environment in coordination with additional services such as counseling services and life skills groups.

• (**Rapid Housing**)
  • Designed to help youth quickly exit homelessness and enter or return to permanent housing
  • Prioritizes youth who don’t need intensive and ongoing support
  • Tailored to the unique needs of each youth based on preferences and financial resources

• 360 Youth Services coordinates this highly effective and proven drug and alcohol use prevention campaign for students in school districts 203 & 204 and their parents. 
• The Power of Choice initiative focuses on correcting misperceptions about the prevalence of substance use and emphasizes that most students are making healthy choices regarding tobacco, alcohol and drugs. 
• The program incorporates the use of classroom presentations, posters, journals located in school bathroom stalls, and many types of media and communication tools.