Mental Health Organizations

Mental Health Task Force
 
  • Mental Health Initiatives Rotary Action Group   ∙  ragonmentalhealth.org   ∙ Contact:  Rob Anthony
    • Vision:  To create and support opportunities for all to improve their mental health and wellness for healthy, happy and productive lives.
    • Mission:  Break stigma ∙  Raise awareness  ∙  Increase access to prevention and earlier treatment
  • A Safe Place  -  https://asafeplaceforhelp.org  ∙  Contact:  Aiyana Emsum ∙ 847-731-7165 ext 1401
    • A Safe Place provides services to survivors of domestic violence & human trafficking that support them in their efforts to transform their lives after domestic violence & human trafficking.
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital ∙ aah.org
    • Elvis Munoz, Director of Community Health, Central Chicagoland PSA, elvis.munoz@aah.org  ∙  773-744-6027  
  • Alliance for Early Childhood  ∙  theallianceforec.org  ∙  carly@theallianceforec.org
    • The Alliance for Early Childhood is a collaborative, community organization that supports and guides families and educators to nurture the healthy, well-rounded development of children from birth to eight years old.
    • The Alliance for Early Childhood, 1235 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093  ∙  Phone (847) 780-7442
  • Arts of Life  ∙  artsoflife.org  ∙  info@artsoflife.org
    • Arts of Life advances the creative arts community by providing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities a collective space to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership.
    • Chicago Studio, 2010 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 ∙ (312) 829-2787  | North Shore Studio, 1963 Johns Drive, Glenview, IL 60025 ∙ (847) 486-0808
  • Cancer Wellness Center ∙ www.cancerwellness.org ∙ (847) 509-9595 
    • Through supportive care and education, the Cancer Wellness Center seeks to improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer.
  • Career Resource Center  (check this one)
  • Center for Enriched Living  ∙  centerforenrichedliving.org
    • Enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by maximizing their opportunities for personal success, fun & friendship, employment, and community involvement.
  • Children's Advocacy Center ∙ www.cachelps.org
    • Child-focused, trauma-informed nonprofit bringing help, hope and healing to young survivors of abuse or violence and their non-offending family members.
  • Clearbrook ∙ www.clearbrook.org
    • Clearbrook provides personalized children, community day, employment, residential, and clinical services at more than 80 locations in 160 communities throughout the Chicagoland area. We are the largest provider of home-based services in the state.
  • Counseling Center of the North Shore ∙ www.ccns.org
    • The Counseling Center of the North Shore (CCNS) is a nonprofit mental health center with a mission of helping people through life’s challenges and transitions by providing access to counseling, therapy, and community education.
  • Ecker Center for Behavioral Health  ∙  www.eckercenter.org 
    • Contact:  Jennifer Flory, Marketing & Development Manager
    • A safe, supportive, and empowering provider of a full range of behavioral health services and resources.
    • Multi-Club collaborative grant: Elgin, Elgin AM, St. Charles, Bartlett, Batavia
  • *Erika's Lighthouse ∙ www.erikaslighthouse.org
    • We’re a nonprofit on a mission to provide free mental health programs for any school, anywhere.
  • Family Service of Glencoe  ∙  www.familyserviceofglencoe.org
    • Our mission is to promote a stronger community by meeting individual and family needs through services that identify, prevent and resolve social and emotional problems.
  • Family Service of Wilmette  ∙  familyservicecenter.org
    • Our mission is to promote a stronger community by meeting individual and family needs through services that identify, prevent and resolve social and emotional problems.
  • Glencoe Youth Services ∙ www.glencoeyouthservices.org
    • Glencoe Youth Services (GYS) provides recreational, educational, social service and leadership opportunities in a safe and supportive environment to high school and middle school age youth in New Trier Township. GYS also operates the Special Needs Adult Pals (SNAP) and the Young Adult Pals (YAP) programs, which provide social activities and support for people with mental and/or physical disabilities.
  • Glenkirk  ∙  glenkirk.org
    • Glenkirk provides quality, lifetime supports and services that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully in all areas of community life.  Glenkirk offers a variety of residential, day and employment programs, as well as respite, medical and behavioral services.​​​​​​​
  • ​​​​​​​HAVEN Youth and Family Services ∙ www.havenforyouth.org
    • Haven promotes mental health and community wellness to support people leading their best lives.​​​​​​​
  • Josselyn Center ∙ www.josselyn.org/  ∙  Contact:  Susan Resko, President
    • “Mental Health for All” ∙ Comprehensive mental health care without barriers.  Working within communities to ensure that everyone has equitable access to the highest quality mental health care.
  • The Lambs ∙ (check with SA)
  • NAMI-CCNS National alliance on Mental Illness-Cook County North Suburban ∙ www.namiccns.org
    • Dedicated to improving the lives of persons and their families affected by mental illness.
  • NAMI Illinois   [namiillinois.org]
    • Support, guidance and understanding to anyone concerned about mental health and the treatment of mental illness.  The NAMI Illinois Alliance of Peer Professionals acts as a link between individuals receiving services, mental health providers, policy makers and peer professionals. It provides an opportunity for certified peer professionals working in the mental health field to advocate for the growth and development of peer-based services.
    • Contact:  Andy Wade, Executive Director
  • NAMI Barrington
    • Brady Hughes, 837-648-1862
    • Al Dorfman, amdorfman@comcast.net, 847-989-5351
  • North Shore Senior Center  ∙  www.nssc.org
    • Highest priority is the older adult community. Their work is driven by the passion of serving older adults and their family members in Chicago's northern suburbs. Over 24,000 individuals in 26 communities are engaged each year—from the most independent to those needing more support. NSSC offers a comprehensive suite of services including a wide array of social services, specialized care for people living with dementia, counseling, money management, educational and wellness programs, and volunteer opportunities.
  • North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic ∙  nslegalaid.org
    • We provide accessible, quality pro-bono legal services in the areas of immigration, domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. 
  • Our Place of New Trier Township  ∙  www.ourplaceofnewtrier.org
    • Support to teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they can live meaningful, productive, socially connected lives in their home community.
  • PEER Services, Inc. ∙  peerservices.org
    • PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. PEER provides affirming services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
  • Pickles  ∙  www.picklesgroup.org
    • Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids who are impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer.
  • Refuge for Women Chicago  ∙  refugeforwomen.org
    • Refuge for Women provides a safe place for women who are victims of sex trafficking. And while this problem feels international in its scope, it is very much a local issue. In fact, it is happening in your community right now.
    • Contact:  Meredith Hodge, Executive Director, 224-257-0078, meredith.hodge@refugeforwomen.org
    • Room and a Mobile Crisis Response Team. Crisis Response    Thresholds
  • Rosecrance Health Network  ∙ rosecrance.org
    • A private, not-for-profit organization offering comprehensive, nationally accredited, evidence-based addiction treatment and mental health treatment for children, teens, young adults and adults.  Leadership in substance abuse and mental health care.   
    • Contact:  Mary Egan, Director of Outreach, megan@rosecrance.org, 708-497-5928 (cell)
  • SamaraCare  ∙  samaracarecounseling.org   [many locations]
    • Fostering emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being through access to affordable life-changing care.
      Use of a holistic approach to harness the powerful healing connections of the mind, body, spirit and community. Committed to offering affordable access to quality mental health counseling and psychiatric care for individuals, couples and families of all ages from diverse backgrounds and varied financial means. SamaraCare is uniquely qualified to offer spiritually integrated counseling across many faith traditions and life perspectives for clients interested in this option. Through its customized educational and wellness programming, They increase community understanding of – and continue to reduce the stigma associated with – mental health issues.
  • SANE  ∙  sane.org
    • SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.
    • Contact:  Marie Markel, Elgin AM Rotary Club
  • Thresholds  ∙  www.thresholds.org › Programs & Services
    • ​​​​​​​Thresholds is fighting to transform the lives of people living with mental illnesses and substance use disorders; breaking cycles of poverty and unemployment.  Innovative research and advocacy.  Thresholds provides two Chicago based mental health crisis response programs.  Home ∙ Health ∙ Hope
  • Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook ∙ www.ysgn.org
    • Youth Services believes every child should grow up happy, healthy and hopeful. Their mission is to foster the social and emotional well-being of children and youth.
  • YWCA  (many locations)
    • To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
  • Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center  ∙   zcenter.org
    • Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center seeks to provide quality, comprehensive, client centered services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Services are provided for free, in partnership with the survivor in the spirit of equality, free from judgment or oppression. ZCenter seeks to be an active presence in the community, to speak up in support of, and in partnership with, all survivors of sexual violence.​​​​​​​