Community Resources

Behavioral Health Evaluations & Risk Assessments

Northwestern Medicine

Central DuPage HospitalInpatient & 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:


For information on programs offered at these locations, call the Help Line at (630) 305-5027.

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital

AMITA HealthBehavioral 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

RosecranceConfidential 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

http://ways4change.org/home


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

(630) 682-7400

http://www.dupagehealth.org/


Access Dupage

511 Thornhill Dr # C, Carol Stream, IL 60188

(630) 510-8720

https://accessdupage.org/


DuPage Legal Aid—Free Legal Services

126 S County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 653-6212

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

https://www.pslegal.org/


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

https://www.metrofamily.org/


Substance Abuse Counseling

Breaking FreeAdolescent 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 InterventionsInpatient & 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