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Welcome to the Prospect Heights District 23 Mental Health Team's website. On this site, we hope to provide resources for you and your families, as well as ways to contact someone or get help if you need additional supports.
Click here to find strategies to support your family's distance learning experience and ways to promote positive behaviors in your children.
Is your child having difficulty with feeling anxious or sad? Click here to find resources to help you support them during stressful times.
Click here to find resources for how to talk to your child in a developmentally appropriate way about what's happening in the world around them.
Emergency & Crisis Resources
Emergency & Crisis Resources
For life threatening emergencies or if your child or someone you know is in danger of harming themselves or others, please call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
If you are experiencing domestic violence or abuse, visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline or call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
Illinois Call4Calm Text Line
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. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources.
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. Wellness Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health and/or substance use recovery in their own lives. They are trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and support you. The Warm Line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover. Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm except holidays
Illinois Crisis Text Line
The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, 24-hours a day. Text HELLO to: 741741. Trained crisis counselors will respond and help you.
Illinois Department of Human Services: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29735
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