Counseling RESOURCES

School counselors serve to ensure that students can be academically successful. 

If something is getting in the way of student success while at SHS, Mrs. Taryn Markezich is here for that student.

Below is a list of Prevention and Support Resources, as well as links associated for each. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please know it's okay to ask for help!

National Hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1-800-273-8255(TALK)

Crisis Text Line: Free and confidential support for individuals in crisis available 24 hours a day 7 days a week Text HOME to 741741

National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)

National Runaway Safeline: This 24 hour, 7 days a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have

and are looking for help. 800-Runaway (800-786-2929) or text 66008

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233), 800-787-3224 (TDD), 800-787-3224 (TTY),Chat for deaf or hard of hearing individuals 855-812-1001, video for deaf callers (nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org), Español available plus another 200+ languages not specified.

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673), English chat

Illinois Specific Hotlines:

Illinois Call4Calm Text Line (24/7): If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need

emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish

Illinois Warm Line: If you or one of you family members has mental health and/or substance use challenges and would

like to receive support by phone, call the Illinois Warm Line at 866-359-7953

Illinois CARES Line (24/7): If your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a

referral to services for children, youth, and families, call the 24-hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line to talk to a mental health professional. Call: 800-345-9049; TTY: 773-523-4504

Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 877-TO END DV or 877-863-6338 (Voice), 877-863-6339 (TTY)