Youth and Family Mental Health Resources

One Call Can Make a Difference

You can get help for your child using the following community and national resources. You may need to call several places to determine which one best meets your needs.

Community Mental Health Resources

  • AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Institute
    Phone: 855-383-2224
    www.amitahealth.org
  • Care Solace
    Phone: 888-515-0595
    caresolace.com/site/northcook
    Care Solace is a free, confidential 24-7-365 Mental Health Care Coodination Service provided through North Cook ISC Regional Office of Education. Call or go to their website to complete a brief screening to be matched with a provider.
  • Kenneth Young Center
    Phone:  847-524-8800
    www.kennethyoung.org
  • Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare
    Phone:  630-837-9000
    www.streamwoodhospital.com
  • Referral GPS
    Visit this link at https://referralgps.com/find-help/SD54 to search for treatment resources or connect with a Care Navigator anonymously.

National Mental Health Resources

  • Dial 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will provide 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
  • Text “HOME” to 741741: The National Crisis Text line will connect you with free, confidential assistance.
  • Visit findtreatment.samhsa.gov to find quality treatment options close to home using Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration’s (SAMHSA) confidential and anonymous online treatment locator.
  • Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and SAMHSA’s Helpline will provide free, 24/7 and confidential information for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues. 
  • Helping Your Child Cope with Death – Nebraska Medicine Pamphlet