Community Resources
Behavioral Health Evaluations & Risk Assessments
Northwestern Medicine
Central DuPage Hospital—Inpatient & Outpatient Adolescent Services (depression; bipolar disorder; anxiety disorders; school avoidance behaviors; self-harming behaviors; trauma-related disorder; grief & loss issues; family crises).
25 N. Winfield Road
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 933-1600
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
Edward-Elmhurst Health—Linden Oaks Behavioral Health offers behavioral and mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment plus recovery programs for depression, anxiety, school-refusal, substance abuse, eating disorders and more.
There are six Linden Oaks Behavioral Health locations conveniently located in the west and northwest suburbs:
Edward Outpatient Center - Plainfield—24600 W. 127th Street, Plainfield
Edward-Elmhurst Health Center—8 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights—901 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health—Main Campus—852 South West Street, Naperville*
Linden Oaks Medical Group—3805 E. Main Street, Suite M, St. Charles
Linden Oaks Outpatient Center—1335 N. Mill Street, Suite 100, Naperville
For information on programs offered at these locations, call the Help Line at (630) 305-5027.
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
AMITA Health—Behavioral and mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment plus recovery programs for School Refusal/School Anxiety Program; Addictions; Eating Disorders; Self-Injury; Anxiety/OCD; PTSD
1650 Moon Lake Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL. 60169
(855) 383-2224
Rosecrance—Confidential drug & alcohol evaluations; prevention & early intervention services; Adolescent Programming; assistance for families that need help finding resources; drug screenings.
1601 University Drive, Rockford, IL. 601107—Main Campus
(815) 391-1000
Available by appointment only:
· Des Plains—701 Lee St., Suite 800, Des Plaines, IL. 60016
· Frankfort—20635 Abbey Woods Ct. N., Suite 310, Frankfort, IL. 60423
· La Grange—47 6th Ave., Suite L., La Grange, IL. 60525
· Lakeview—3701 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL. 60613
· Naperville—2135 CityGate Lane, Suite 300, Naperville, IL. 60563
· Northbrook—1200 Shermer Rd., Suite 104, Northbrook, IL. 60062
· Oak Park—120 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL. 60302
DuPage County Health Department—Access & Crisis Mental Health Services; Screening, Assessment, & Support Services (SASS) for any child or youth in a behavioral health crisis who currently qualifies/receives Medicaid or managed care provider services.
115 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL. 60187
(630) 627-1700
Chicago Behavioral Health—Inpatient & Outpatient Mental Health Services
555 Wilson Lane, Des Plaines, IL. 60016
(844) 756-8600
Streamwood Behavioral Health System—Inpatient & Outpatient Mental Health Services
1400 East Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL. 60107
(800) 272-7790
Mental Health Counseling
DuPage County Health Services
Provides a range of levels of care for DuPage County residents who have symptoms of mental or emotional disorders, in some cases with concurrent substance use, that are serious obstacles to community functioning. Health Department staff work in collaboration with clients to develop treatment objectives and interventions that best match the client's strengths and resources to assist them in attaining their life goals.
For an intake appointment call: (630) 682-7400 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crisis Services Phone Number: (630) 627-1700 available 24/7.
CARES Hotline: The CARES Hotline is available to help individuals under the age of 18 who are experiencing a crisis or presenting with suicidal ideation.
Phone Number: 1-800-345-9049.
Wayne/Winfield Area Youth/Family Services (WAYS)
27W031 North Ave., West Chicago, IL.
(Located in the Wayne Township Building)
(630) 231-7166
Wheaton Youth Outreach
373 S. Schmale Rd, Suite 102, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Phone: 630-682-1910
Fax: 630-682-3094
https://www.outreachcommunityministries.org/wyo/
TriCity Family Services
1120 Randall Road, Geneva, IL. 60134
(630) 232-1070
http://www.tricityfamilyservices.org/
Food & Housing Assistance
DuPage Pads: DuPagePads continues to provide essential services of emergency shelter, support and employment assistance in new settings to save lives.If you are homeless or know someone homeless please call: 866.682.3846 x2275 or email streetoutreach@dupagepads.org.
The Client Service Center, 703 W. Liberty is open M-F 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat/Sun 8:00am-4:00pm for receiving supplies and donations, as well as assisting clients to develop emergency housing plans.
Bread for Life Food Pantry—First & Third Sunday (11:15 AM)
Faith Bridge Church, 450 E. Roosevelt Road, Ste 203
(630) 791-5007
Serves anyone; Guests can visit as often as needed; first come-first serve
Neighborhood Food Pantries—Monday (3-6 PM), Wednesday (10 AM-1 PM), Thursday (10 AM-1 PM), Friday (10 AM-1 PM), & Saturday (9 AM-12 PM)
Real Life Church, 525 N. Neltnor (Rte 59)
(630) 293-4958
Serves WC residents (need to show proof of residency & ID); Guests can visit twice per month
New Life Bilingual Food Pantry—Tuesday (3:30 PM-7:30 PM)
466 Ann Street
(630) 231-3315
Serves residents with financial needs; Guests can visit once per week
Willow Creek Care Center DuPage—Wednesday (6-7:30 PM; Monthly)
Wheaton Academy, 900 Prince Crossing Road
(630) 221-9500
Serves anyone; Guests can visit once per month
Northern Illinois Food Bank
273 Dearborn Court, Geneva, IL. 60134
(630) 443-6910
For General Food Assistance
Healthcare & Legal Services
DuPage County Health Department
111 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
Access Dupage
511 Thornhill Dr # C, Carol Stream, IL 60188
DuPage Legal Aid—Free Legal Services
126 S County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
http://www.dupagelegalaid.org/
Prairie State Legal Services—Free Legal Services for Low-Income
400 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL., 60187
(630) 690-2130
1024 West Main, Saint Charles, IL., 60174
(630) 232-9415
Teen Pregnancy & Parenting Resources
Teen Parent Connection—Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting, & Prevention Services
475 Taft Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-8433
https://teenparentconnection.org/
Metropolitan Family Services
222 East Willow Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
(630) 682-1802
Substance Abuse Counseling
Breaking Free—Adolescent Substance Abuse Services (Assessment & Level 1 outpatient counseling services, both group &/or individual); Accepts Medicaid, Blue Cross (PPO), and offers a sliding fee scale.
120 Gale Street, Aurora, IL. 60506
(630) 897-1003
https://www.breakingfreeinc.org/substance-use-services
Woodridge Interventions—Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment Programs for Adolescents; step-down recovery home for older teens; Educational, recreational, and family services; Accepts private insurance, Medicaid, or other publicly subsidized funds.
2221 64th Street, Woodridge, IL. 60517
(630) 968-6477
http://woodridgeinterventions.com/
Crisis & Suicide Support
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. 1-800-273-8255
CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text "HOME" to 741741 anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor
THE TREVOR PROJECT: The Trevor Project offers many different resources and avenues of support for LGBTQ youth and adolescent, including a 24/7 Suicide Hotline. 1-866-488-7386