Resources
During this difficult time, students and families can find themselves in crisis or need of additional social and emotional support. Below is information about community resources for families. For any additional resources based on your child's needs, please contact one of the Marion Jordan School Social Workers. In case of an emergency though, please always dial 911. The lists below are extensive but not exhaustive, and are meant as recommendations. There may additional resources you are aware of that you may definitely use.
During this difficult time, students and families can find themselves in crisis or need of additional social and emotional support. Below is information about community resources for families. For any additional resources based on your child's needs, please contact one of the Marion Jordan School Social Workers. In case of an emergency though, please always dial 911. The lists below are extensive but not exhaustive, and are meant as recommendations. There may additional resources you are aware of that you may definitely use.
Lara Kowalski (at MJ Full Time) - kowalskl@ccsd15.net
Lara Kowalski (at MJ Full Time) - kowalskl@ccsd15.net
Seema Thaker (M, W, F) - thakers@ccsd15.net
Seema Thaker (M, W, F) - thakers@ccsd15.net
Sherri Thomas (Th) - thomass@ccsd15.net
Sherri Thomas (Th) - thomass@ccsd15.net
District 15 has created a list of resources that can be accessed by clicking here. This list includes mental health resources, as well as community resources for a variety of needs.
District 15 has created a list of resources that can be accessed by clicking here. This list includes mental health resources, as well as community resources for a variety of needs.
Below are some key resources to be aware of:
Below are some key resources to be aware of:
- The Bridge Youth and Family Service: 847-359-7490; Crisis Line: 847-776-3720
- Alexian Center for Mental Health: 847-952-7460
- Northwest Community Hospital: 847-432-5464 (847 - HEALING)
- Screening Assessment and Support Services (SASS) (uninsured, underinsured): 800-345-9049
- Toll-Free Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text "Hello" to 741741
- The Warm Line (not a crisis line but a source of support): 866-359-7953; TTY - 866-880-4459
- American Foundation of Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org
- Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
- Erika's Lighthouse - Depression Awareness and Resources www.erikaslighthouse.org
Additional Resources:
- CCSD 15 Food Distribution: School breakfast and lunch food delivery schedule
- Food Bank: Northern Illinois Food Bank: recommends that people in need of food use teir website to find their closest food pantry and opening hours etc.
- Willow Creek Care Center food distribution
- Catholic Charities Northwest: Meal and transportation service (847) 253-5500
- Woman Infants and Children (WIC): Food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children (224) 324-3848
- WINGS: Services for victimes of domestic violence, mental health services, emergency shelter, transitional living and permanent housing for victims and their children