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
• 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. 
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