LOCAL/FINANCIAL RESOURCES:
*United Community Cares Association (UCCA) - Elmhurst area resource for financial support
AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES:
*Ray Graham Association - resource for people with disabilities
*National Down Syndrome Society - advocate organization for acceptance and inclusion for people with Down Syndrome
*GiGi's Playhouse - Down Syndrome Achievement Centers
*Autism Spectrum & Developmental Disorders Resource Center - local resource for support for individuals with autism spectrum and developmental disorders
*National Autism Center - evidence-based information about the treatment of autism spectrum disorder
Autism Response Team (888) 288-4762
BULLY PREVENTION RESOURCES:
*Stop Bullying - what is bullying, who is at risk, how to prevent and respond to bullying
*National Bullying Prevention Center - resources and activities for students, parents, and educators
SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION:
*Stop It Now - safety information, prevention tools, guide books
*Erin's Law - State Law for implementing prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program
MENTAL HEALTH/CRISIS INTERVENTION RESOURCES:
*DuPage County Crisis Intervention - 24 hour mental health support
*National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - resource for mental health education, advocacy, and support
*Mental Health HelpGuide - for information on signs, symptoms, and effects of various mental health concerns
*Suicide Prevention Resource Center - for information on recognizing and responding to warning signs
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
(800) 273-8255
Call/Text 988
Elmhurst District 205 collaborates with Bethel UCC to provide shoe vouchers for Shoe Carnival to students in need. Please contact the school social worker for more information.
General Counseling
Hospitals/Emergency Assessments
Psychiatric Evaluations
Financial Assistance
Social Skills groups
Sexual Assault
Eating Disorders
Rehabilitation
Please contact the social worker for additional support or to request resources.