Social Emotional Support Center
Resources for Students
If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, has experienced trauma, or wants to talk with someone about overwhelming thoughts and feelings, we encourage you to talk with a trusted adult. This may include a parent, guardian, or adult in your school. Your school’s Behavioral Health Team (BHT), which may include a nurse, psychologist, counselor, or social worker, can help you get the support you need.
For anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone and there are immediate resources available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential services 24/7. You can access this lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-8255 (English) or 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish).
If you have thoughts of depression, anxiety, loneliness, suicide, or are in a crisis, you can connect to a Crisis Counselor 24/7. To reach the Crisis Hotline, text HOME to 741741 or call the National Youth Crisis Hotline at 1-800-448-3000.
There are other hotlines you can call for targeted support for specific mental health issues. These include:
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago: 1-833-626-4244. Nami Chicago. Nami Resources Nami Helpline Information
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-4357
- The National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support): 1-866-488-7386
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Additional Resources
Meditation/Mindfulness Activities: Mindfulness for Teens
Directory for Free Food & Resources: Food Resources
ALIVIO MEDICAL CENTERS
Benito Juarez Community Academy 1450-1510 W. Cermak 773-579-2691
Morgan Site 966 W. 21ST St. 773-254-1400
Western Site 2355 S. Western Ave. 773-254-1400
Orozco School 1940 W. 18th St. 312-421-5160
Little Village High School 3120 S. Kostner 773-254-0692
HEARTLAND ALLIANCE
EARLY ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
Teen Parenting Benito Juarez Community Academy
CASA JUAN DIEGO (St. Pius Church)
2020 S. Blue Island
312-421-7647
Counseling/ Individual and group ages 8+
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION
2124 W. 21st. Pl. Chicago, IL 60608 312-890-7676
1823 W. 17th St. Chicago, IL 60608 312-738-5351
FAMILIA UNIDA
3047 W. Cermak Chicago, IL 60623 773-522-7798
Counseling/ $60 each session/ Does NOT accept medical card
Pilsen Wellness
YMCA: YOUTH SAFETY & VIOLENCE PREVENTION OF METRO CHICAGO
1608 W. 21st. Pl.
Chicago, IL 60608
312-587-2241
THE RESURRECTION PROJECT HOME
1818 S. Paulina
312-666-1323
Immigration/Education/DACA/Citizenship
CATHOLIC CHARITIES
312-655-7700 Immigration/ Multi. Servs.
Immigration Direct Line: 205 W. Monroe 312-437-7078
CASA CATALINA
4537 S. Ashland 773-376-9425 Pantry/Clothes/CEDA
TALLER DE JOSE
2831 W. 24th Blvd. 773-523-8320 Pantry/ Legal/Domestic Violence/Financial Assistance/Immigration/Counseling
METRO FAMILY SERVICES
3215 w. 63RD. St. 773-884-2350 Job Training
HEALTHY FAMILIES CHICAGO
2100 S. Marshall 773-521-1624 Parenting
SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTION SERVICES
HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS, INC (HAS)
Individual and Group Counseling Services (Youth and Adults)
4534 Western Avenue
Chicago IL 60609
Contact: Noel Cordova, LPC, CADC at 773-254-5141 x 301
ABRAXAS YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - SOUTHWOOD INTERVENTIONS
Medically Monitored Detox, Residential Programming, Outpatient Services, Self Help Groups (NA, AA)
5701 S. Wood Street
Chicago IL 60636
773-737-4600
CHICAGO TREATMENT AND COUNSELING CENTERS
Methadone Maintenance Treatment, DUI Program, Suboxone Treatment for Opiate Dependency
3520 S. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609
773-523-3400
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
PILSEN WELLNESS CENTER
2319 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 773-579-0832 (Main office/Pantry)
2456 W. 38th St. Chicago, IL 60608 773-823-7743
2015 W. Cermak Chicago, IL 60608 773-890-0645
3232 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632 (773) 424-3060
2259 South Damen Ave Chicago, IL 60608 (872) 281 7575
ADA S. MCKLINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES
24/7 Crisis Services (Medicaid Only)
2715 W. 63rd Street
Chicago IL 60629
773-918-6100
Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
2454 W. 71st Street
Chicago IL 60629
773-918-6100
Midwest Asian Health Association
Provides mental health services in Mandarin
230 W. Cermak Rd,
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60616
312-285-2287 (English)
312-225-6806 (Chinese)
Three Private Therapist that speak Mandarin
- Apollonia Kang
333 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1010, Chicago
312-880-9656
- Melissa Fanny
312-285-2287
- May Han
312-971-9731
ENGLEWOOD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Outpatient Mental Health Services for Adults 18+
641 W. 63rd Street, Chicago IL 60621
312-747-7498
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI)
1536 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
312-563-0445← Help Line Number/ Helps connect with therapist or mental health needs
SINAI HOSPITAL- UNDER THE RAINBOW PROGRAM
1500 S. California Ave. NR 513
773-257-4750
Ind./Group/Family Therapy, Psychiatrist on site, HAS to be referred by PCP
COLBETH CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC AT UNIVERSITY OF IL AT CHICAGO
1747 W. Roosevelt Rd. suite 160
Chicago, IL 60608
773-996-7723
*CRISIS SERVICES - SASS CARES HOTLINE FOR YOUTH
Available for Medicaid insured only, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-345-9049
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
Telephone support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255
PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HOSPITALS
RIVEREDGE HOSPITAL
Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization (Youth and Adults), Partial Hospitalization (Youth Only), Intensive Outpatient Program (Youth and Adults), Transportation, Medication Management and Support Groups (Youth and Adults)
708-771-7000
8311 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
HARTGROVE HOSPITAL
Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization (Youth and Adults), Outpatient Counseling Services (Youth and Adults), Intensive Outpatient Program (Youth Only), Partial Hospitalization (Youth Only), Trauma Groups (Youth and Adults)
773-413-1700
5730 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60644
CHICAGO LAKESHORE HOSPITAL
Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization (Youth and Adults), Inpatient Hospitalization Program, Partial Hospitalization Program, Outpatient Services available at Lawrence Center, 850 W. Lawrence Avenue, 773-878-9700.
4840 N. Marine Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-9700
GARFIELD PARK HOSPITAL
Types of Programs Offered: Inpatient Hospitalization and Partial Hospitalization Program (Youth Only)
773-265-3700
520 N. Ridgeway
Chicago, IL 60624
CHICAGO CHILDREN’S CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ST. ELIZABETH’S HOSPITAL
Inpatient Hospitalization for Youth Only
1431 N. Claremont
Chicago, IL 60622
312-491-5000
CHILDCARE
Metropolitan Family Services
Parents as Partners - Home Visiting Program
Midway Center
3843 W 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60629
773-884-2200
HEALTHY CHICAGO BABIES
https://www.healthychicagobabies.org/
HOUSING
El RESCATE BASIC CENTER (INITIATIVE OF THE PUERTO RICAN CULTURAL CENTER)
Case management, health and wellness, clothing closet, education and employment, housing referrals, Ventra cards, drop-in center Tuesdays 3 PM to 6 PM at 2703 W. Division Street. serving youth ages 12-17.
Contact Milagros Perez at 872-829-2654 for intake appointment (available to come directly to school to complete assessment with youth)
Monday thru Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, or by appointment
SAN JOSE OBRERO MISSION
1856 S. Loomis
312-243-4347
Case Management, Emergency Shelter, Medical Care, for men, women, and women with children.
LA CASA NORTE
3533 W. North Avenue
773-276-4900
Transitional Housing, Homelessness, Youth
THE NIGHT MINISTRY
4711 N. Ravenswood 773-784-9000
Outreach Services: HIV Testing, Medical Exams
Short-Term Housing: The Crib for Youth age 18-24
Pregnant and Parenting Program
Transitional Living Program
PACIFIC GARDEN MINISTRIES
1458 S. Canal Street 312-492-9410
Single Adult Male, Single Adult Women and Families, 3 meals a day
Open 24 hours
ENGLEWOOD CENTER
1140 W. 79th Street 312-747-0200
9 AM to 5 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday 11 AM to 7 PM.
Shelter/Rental Assistance/ Domestic Violence
Need social security and photo ID
NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE (24/7)
CALL 1-800-RUNAWAY
CLICK 1800RUNAWAY.ORG
TEXT 66008