Mental Health Resources
Discover a curated list of national, local, and therapy fund sources, along with support institutions tailored to those navigating anxiety. Whether you seek professional guidance or community support, we're here to help you thrive.
Crisis
988 Crisis and Suicide Hotline
https://988lifeline.org/The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Crisis Text Line
https://www.crisistextline.org/Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here for you. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.
The Trevor Project Hotline
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate crisis support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S via text, chat, or phone. The Trevor Project is 100% confidential and 100% free.
Online
S.P.I.D.E.R. (Service Provider Identification & Exploration Resource)
https://spider.dcfs.illinois.gov/Search/SearchAgencyThe Service Provider Identification & Exploration Resource (SPIDER) application is a social service database with information on countless child and family welfare service providers across the state of Illinois.
Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/usThis treatment locator helps you search for mental health treatment providers, treatment centers, and support groups by zip code. It includes details about areas of expertise, theoretical orientation, ages served, and insurance acceptance.
One Mind Psyberguide
https://www.psyberguide.org/about-psyberguidePsyberGuide reviews apps available for mental health. Adolescents, for example, can select the criteria of “Stress and Anxiety” and then filter the app results for the audience of “Adolescent”. The results then show the related apps that have been reviewed, and rate them on credibility, user experience, and transparency.
National
Mental Health America
https://www.mhanational.orgWebsite has information on support, education, and services pertaining to mental health. This includes information about mental health programs, screening surveys for specific mental health issues, and information on ways to get involved in mental health advocacy. Their “Find Help” tab also offers several tips and resources for mental health treatment.
The Health Connection Hub
https://www.findhelp.org/?ref=ab_redirectThe Health Connection Hub is a community social service database to find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more by zip code.
Local: Community Based
Oak Park Township Youth Services
https://oakparktownship.org/youth-and-family-services/Oak Park Township's Youth Engagement Program offers a variety of free services to support the mental health and wellness of youth ages 6-18. If you've experienced a crisis or trauma, are feeling anxious or depressed and/or aren't sure where to start, our Youth Engagement staff are trained to assist you.
PCC Community Wellness Center Berwyn
https://www.pccwellness.org/services/behavioral-health/behavioral-health-carePCC offers integrated behavioral health care services. Social workers and psychiatric providers are here to deliver behavioral health and wellbeing services to our patients.
Pillars Community Health La Grange
https://pillarscommunityhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-and-support-services/Pillars Community Health is a nonprofit provider of health, educational, and social services. You need only call one number -- 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277) -- to find help for a variety of issues.
Smart Love Chicago
https://www.smartlovefamily.org/child-and-adolescent-therapySmart Love offers therapy services for children, adults and families, as well as parent education classes and coaching.
Thrive Counseling Center Oak Park
https://www.thrivecc.org/Thrive Counseling Center is a comprehensive mental health center in Oak Park, Illinois. Located just steps from downtown Oak Park, our center is easily accessible from both Chicago and the near west suburbs.
Local: Hospital Based
Alivio Medical Center Berwyn
https://alivio.org/services/mental/Alivio Medical Center is a bilingual, bicultural organization committed to providing access to quality cost-effective health care to the Latino community, the uninsured and underinsured, and not to the exclusion of other cultures and races.
Hartgrove Behavioral Health Systerm
https://hartgrovehospital.com/our-programs/outpatient-services/Hartgrove's Outpatient Clinics provide a full range of behavioral health services, including individual therapy, couples and family therapy, group therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
Riveredge Hospital Forest Park
https://riveredgehospital.com/programs-services/children-adolescents/Riveredge Hospital provides comprehensive diagnostic and mental and behavioral health treatment services for children ages 3 through 12 and adolescents ages 13 through 17.
Others
Social Services 211
https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1-community-resources/what-is-211/For information about and referrals to Social Services for every day needs and in times of crisis: dial 211 or visit the link above to learn more about what types of resources are available.
The Loveland Foundation
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fundWith the barriers affecting access to treatment by members of diverse ethnic and racial groups, the Loveland Therapy Fund provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy nationally.
Be Brave,
Buzz Your Own Way.
Northwestern University,
Feinberg School of Medicine,
760 N. Lake Shore Drive,
Chicago, IL 60611
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake St.,
Oak Park, IL, 60301
