NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness:

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults

Mental Health is Health

https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/

Public Health - Chicago

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/behavioral-health/mental_health_centers.html

Mood:

https://howwefeel.org/

Sadness & Depression:

https://www.mentalhealthishealth.us/feeling/sad/

Anxiety:

Loss Greif:

Substance Misuse, Abuse, Dependence:

Suicidal Ideation:

Community Agencies:

(Behavioral Health)

https://www.eriefamilyhealth.org/

https://alternativesyouth.org/

CRISIS TEXT/PHONE NUMBERS:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

#741741 texting hotline for crisis

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/

PARENTS WITH CANCER:

Camp Kesem is a nationwide community that supports children during and after their parent’s cancer by operating summer camps for children whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer. This camp is open to any child age 6 to 16 who has lost a parent to cancer, has a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or has a parent who is a cancer survivor. By offering innovative, fun-filled programs that foster a lasting community, Kesem aims to ensure that every child impacted by a parent’s cancer is never alone.

1 (260) 225-3736

https://www.kesem.org/

LGBTQ Youth:

Big brothers Big Sisters BBBS (Of the metropolitan Chicago): There is no one way to come out but there is one thing everyone needs; support. As a mentor, you have a great opportunity to be there for your Little as they try and navigate this process. Not all LGBTQ+ youth have the ability to come out due to fear of how their family may react. If you are supportive, your Little may feel less isolated and alone which can help them become more comfortable with sharing their true selves with others if they feel safe to do so.

https://www.centeronhalsted.org/youth.html