Resources – Agencies
Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health: 3350 W. Salt Creek Lane, #114; Arlington Heights, IL 60005; 847-952-7460 Assists children and adolescents to deal with emotional and/or social issues that relate to school, family, peer relationships, or other social concerns. Individual, group and family therapy is available. A child and adolescent psychiatrist is also part of the specialty team. http://www.alexianbrothershealth.org/services/acmh/index.aspx
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago: 4740 N. Clark St.; Chicago, IL 60640; 773-769-0205 There are four additional Chicago sites; see website (www.c4chicago.org) for specific locations.
Provides mental health crisis services; counseling and therapy; psychiatric services; social services; substance use services; trauma recovery services; education and advocacy. Offers school-based services for children and adolescents including counseling/therapy and SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services).
The Family Institute at Northwestern University: 618 Library Place; Evanston, IL 60201 (Headquarters); 847-733-4300 Additional locations are found in Chicago, Northbrook and LaGrange Park. See website (www.family-institute.org) for specific locations. A team of psychotherapists specializes in working with children and adolescents regarding a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, LGBT issues, behavior problems, etc. The Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic offers a sliding fee scale.
Family Service: 777 Central Avenue; Highland Park, IL 60035; 847-432-4981
Additional sites for teens and families are based in Wauconda (847-487-2006) and Barrington (847-381-4981)
Serves a range of communities by acting as a liaison for schools, senior centers and communities who need their educational help. Offers a variety of counseling services for individuals, families and groups. Services are offered in English and Spanish, and a sliding fee scale is available. http://www.fsslc.org/index.html
Family Service Center: 3345 Lake Avenue; Wilmette, IL 60091; 847-251-7350 1830 Techny Ct.; Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-251-7350
Serves individuals residing in Glenview, Kenilworth, Northbrook and Wilmette. Provides family and individual therapy; a sliding fee scale is available. http://www.familyservicecenter.com/
Family Service of Glencoe: 675 Village Court in the Glencoe Village Hall; Glencoe, IL 60022; 847-835-5111
Provides crisis intervention through its crisis team 24 hours a day; emergency crisis response in the event of a tragedy; counseling for a range of issues (e.g., depression and anxiety, school problems, grief and loss, etc.). A sliding fee scale is available. http://www.familyserviceofglencoe.org/
Family Service of Winnetka-Northfield: 992 ½ Green Bay Road; Wilmette, IL 60093; 847-446-8060
Serves individuals in Winnetka and Northfield. Provides counseling and psychotherapy for youth and youngsters. A sliding fee scale is available. http://www.familyservicewn.org/
Haven Youth and Family Services: 825 Green Bay Road; Suite 200; Wilmette, IL 60091; 847-251-6630
Haven provides 24-hour crisis intervention; counseling services for teens and families; daily outreach within New Trier High School and Washburne Middle School; and emergency housing for adolescents. http://havenforyouth.org/
JCFS Community Counseling: 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200; Northbrook, IL 60062 (North Suburban site); 847-412-4350 Additional sites are found in Chicago, Skokie, Arlington Heights, Flossmoor and Lombard. See website (www.jcfs.org) for specific locations.
Collaborates closely with community resources, including schools, agencies and physicians. Assists children and adolescents with adjustment to family stressors, peer and social difficulties, medical conditions, psychiatric conditions, etc.
The Josselyn Center: 405 Central Avenue; Northfield, IL 60093; 847-441-5600
Offers a range of outpatient mental health services including psychotherapy, psychiatric services and medication services. Expect up to a week wait for an intake appointment, and an additional 4-6 weeks to begin services. http://www.josselyn.org/
Maine Center: 819 Busse Highway; Park Ridge, IL 60068; 847-696-1570
Provides individual, family and group counseling; a 24-hour crisis line; case management; medication support; adult and adolescent substance abuse services (e.g., counseling, outpatient treatment, psychiatric evaluations, etc.). Maine Center is a non-profit organization that serves residents of Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Niles, Chicago, Mt. Prospect, Glenview, Arlington Heights, Morton Grove, Skokie and other surrounding areas. http://www.maine-center.org/
OMNI Youth Services: 1111 W. Lake Cook Rd.; Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (Main Office); 847-353-1500 Additional program offices are found in Lake Zurich, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, Arlington Heights and Wheeling.
Offers family, group and individual counseling for youth encountering emotional and behavioral difficulties. OMNI also provides crisis intervention services (i.e., responds to emergency calls from schools, police, clients or families seeking immediate assistance with adolescent or family related problems); diagnostic and assessment services; drug testing services and psychological testing services. A sliding fee scale is available. http://www.omniyouth.org/
Samaritan Counseling Center: 690 Oak St.; Winnetka, IL 60093 (Main Office); 847-446-6955 (Confidential Intake Line)
Additional locations—all in church sites—are found in Evanston, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Libertyville and Chicago. See website (www.northshoresamaritan.org) for specific locations.
Provides individual and/or family therapy to assist children and teens dealing with a range of issues including loss (through death or divorce), anxiety, depression, aggression, isolating and/or being bullied, addictive behaviors such as alcohol or drug abuse, self-harming behavior, etc. Samaritan is a non-profit organization; a sliding fee scale is available.
Womencare Counseling Center: 1740 Ridge Avenue, Suite 201; Evanston, IL 60201; 847-475-7003
Offers counseling to children and adolescents ages 4-21 and their families. Womencare uses a strengths-based empowerment model. Treatment may include: play therapy, individual talk therapy, family therapy and a range of creativity-based interventions. Counselors have experience dealing with a range of issues including self-esteem, eating disorders and body image, school phobias, self injury, loss of a family member, etc. http://womencarecounseling.com/
Youth Services: 3080 West lake Avenue; Glenview, IL 60026; 847-724-2620 Serves Glenview, Northbrook and Northfield Township. Provides outreach at all junior high schools and high schools in Glenview and Northbrook; after-school groups; case management; counseling to children regarding social, emotional and behavioral development and dealing with stressful life events; crisis intervention regarding child abuse, runaways, accidental deaths and suicides, etc.; parenting groups; and therapeutic mentoring. http://www.youthservices-gn.org/
Links-North Shore Youth Health Service: 1779 Maple St.; Northfield, IL 60093; 847-441-6191
Provides health education in the schools and community, support services for sexual minority youth, reproductive health care, and counseling. All programs are confidential and fees are minimal. http://www.linksyouth.org/
PEER Services, Inc.: 906 Davis St.; Evanston, IL 60201; 847-492-1178 3633 West Lake Ave., Suite 305; Glenview, IL 60025; 847-657-7337
Provides age-appropriate and culturally relevant information, education and counseling to help adolescents remain drug-free. The Adolescent Treatment Program at PEER Services offers a variety of early intervention, treatment and supportive services for youth and families (e.g., drug education, counseling, intensive outpatient, referral to residential care/inpatient treatment when needed, etc.). Adolescents admitted to the PEERS program receive individually designed treatment plans; family involvement is strongly encouraged. Offers treatment scholarships for those clients unable to pay full fee for services. http://www.peerservices.org/
Winnetka Youth Organization: 620 Lincoln Avenue; Winnetka, IL 60093; 847-446-0443
Provides adult-to-youth mentoring, prevention services, and opportunities for leadership, citizenship and education within a safe, informal environment. The YO is a place for young people to hang out, play pool, air hockey, ping pong and hang out with their friends and the YO staff. Hosts monthly concerts, open mics and other fun events. See website (www.winnetkayo.org) for hours and a calendar of upcoming events.
Warming House Youth Center: 1187 Wilmette Ave.; PMB 152 Wilmette, IL 60091; 847-256-5268
Serves teens in the community who need a safe, supervised, and substance-free atmosphere. Teens are welcome to come and go as they please, and use the Center in whatever way best suits them. Whether playing pool, painting the walls or chatting on the couch, teens build healthy relationships with staff and peers. Offers various programs including chat sessions, recreation activities, volunteer activities and supportive counseling services. See website (www.warminghouse.org) for hours and for more information.
Willow House: 300 Saunders Rd, Suite 300; Riverwoods, IL 60015; 847-236-9300
Offers Suicide Survivors Support Group for children, teens, young adults and families who are grieving the suicide death of a loved one. Peer support groups are also offered for those experiencing the death of a parent, spouse, child or sibling. http://www.willowhouse.org/
