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State Insurance Counseling Resources:
SASS (Rosecrance)/24-7 CARES LINE:
https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalProviders/behavioral/sass/Pages/sasshome.aspx
24/7 CARES Line Number: 800-345-9049
If your child is a risk to self or others or is in mental health crisis you can call this hotline to have a worker sent out to assess for safety.
Rosecrance Ware Center
Youth, adolescents & adults mental health services (counseling & psychiatric services)
https://rosecrance.org/rosecrance-ware-center/
815-391-1000
Stepping Stones NEW Outpatient Counseling Center
https://steppingstonesrockford.org/outpatient-services
779-970-5605
Link to printable flier for services: https://steppingstonesrockford.org/images/SSRINCOutpatient_Counseling_CenterCompressed.pdf
Relevé Counseling Center
4615 E State St Suite 204, Rockford, IL 61108
https://www.relevecounseling.com/
Rosecrance is on a wait list and has also started “walk in” rather than appointment services for intakes. They sent me the following resources below that should be able to meet needs of our state insurance families:
Crusader Clinic
815-490-1600
Accepts all Medicaid plans for counseling services
Locations:
1200 W. State St., Rockford, IL
1050 Logan Ave., Belvidere, IL
6115 N. 2nd St., Loves Park, IL
1002 N. Pierpont, Rockford, IL
1215 N. Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL
840 Blackhawk Blvd, S. Beloit, IL
245 Prairie Hill Rd, S. Beloit, IL
Clarity Counseling
4835 Manhattan Drive, Rockford, IL
815-520-2303
https://www.clarityrkfd.com/services
Individual, family, and group therapy
Medicaid plans accepted: aetna better health and meridian
Resilience Counseling
129 S. Phelps Avenue, Building 10, Ste. 1006, Rockford
Accepted Medicaid plans: Medicaid, meridian, and aetna better health
https://www.resiliencecounselingrockford.com/
Transformations Counseling
6066 Strathmoor drive, 2nd floor suite c2, Rockford
857-802-9236
Accepts blue cross community health plan and meridian
https://counselingtransforms.com/#
Dimensions of Wellness and Transformation
3701 E. State St., suite H, Rockford
224-704-0909
Accepted Medicaid plans: Blue cross community health plan and meridian
Private Insurance Counseling Resources:
Hope Counseling- Play Therapy Services!
https://hopechildandfamilycounseling.com/
11447 2nd Street
Suit 9B
Roscoe, IL
Rockford Psychiatric Medical Services
(Counseling & Psychiatric Services)
http://www.rockfordpsych.com/clinical_staff
1639 N Alpine Road Suit 260
Rockford, IL 61107
(Edgebrook Center)
KP Counseling
6392 Linden Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
Phone: 779 368 0060
Insight Counseling
https://insightcounseling.us/our-team/
1639 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL
Parent Support Resources:
General
NAMI Parent Support Group: NAMI Northern Illinois’ Parent & Caregivers Support group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a child (under 22) who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. https://naminorthernillinois.org/support-and-education/support-groups/parent-caregiver-support/
Mom Support & Play Groups: https://statelinekids.com/2022/01/19/moms-clubs-playgroups-and-support-groups-in-the-rockford-area/
Parent Support Resources: Boone & Winnebago County
Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/education/#family-resource-center
National Alliance on Mental Health: https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: https://www.aacap.org/
Information about IEPs:
Illinois State Board of Education: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Programs.aspx
Wrightslaw: http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.index.htm
Equip for Equality: http://www.equipforequality.org/learn/rights-information-by-topic-area/resources-special-education/
ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Children and Adults with ADHD: https://chadd.org/
Learning Disabilities Association of America: https://ldaamerica.org/
LD Online: https://www.ldonline.org/
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities: https://www.smartkidswithld.org/
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials: https://aem.cast.org/
Learning Ally: https://learningally.org/
Twice-exceptional (2e) News: https://www.2enews.com/
Anxiety and Depression
Worrywise Kids: http://www.worrywisekids.org/
Anxiety and Depression Association of America: https://adaa.org/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org
International OCD Foundation: https://kids.iocdf.org/what-is-ocd-kids/
Selective Mutism Association: https://www.selectivemutism.org/ http://selectivemutism.org/
Selective Mutism Foundation: www.selectivemutismfoundation.org
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Autism Program of Illinois: www.tap-illinois.org/
Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org/
Autism Society: https://autismsociety.org/
Small World Special Needs: https://smallworldspecialneeds.org/
Autism Caregiver Support Groups & Resources: https://www.eastersealschicago.org/programs/partnering-with-parents
Intellectual Disabilities
The Arc: www.thearc.org
Ties Center: https://tiescenter.org/
Resource in Spanish: https://thearcatschool.org/en-espanol/
Disruptive behaviors (e.g., Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD))
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Guide: https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/docs/resource_centers/odd/odd_resource_center_odd_guide.pdf
Lives in the Balance: https://livesinthebalance.org/
The Kazdin Method of Parenting: https://alankazdin.com/
1-2-3 Magic: https://www.123magic.com/
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
FASD United: https://www.nofas.org/state-resources-for-illinois; http://www.nofas.org/parents/
Inclusive Education, Guide to FASD and Learning: https://www.inclusive.tki.org.nz/guides/fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-and-learning/
LGBTQ+ and Gender Dysphoria
GLSEN: https://www.glsen.org/
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Stomp Out Bullying: https://www.stompoutbullying.org/
It Gets Better Project: https://itgetsbetter.org/
Gender Spectrum: www.genderspectrum.org
Organization for Autism Research: https://researchautism.org/sex-ed-guide-sexual-orientation-gender-identity/#genderidentity
LGBTQ+ Online Parent Support Group: https://youth-outlook.org/services/caregiver-support-group/
Genetic Disorders
Giftedness
Illinois Association for Gifted Children: www.iagcgifted.org
National Association for Gifted Children: www.nagc.org
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted: www.sengifted.org
Center for Talent Development: www.ctd.northwestern.edu
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
STAR Institute: https://sensoryhealth.org/
Sensory Processing Disorder Resource Center: https://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/
Speech and Language Impairment
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/childsandl/
Stuttering Foundation of America: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/
We Are Teachers: https://www.weareteachers.com/language-disorders/
Trauma
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/parents-caregivers
Illinois Childhood Trauma Coalition: https://lookthroughtheireyes.org/what-is-childhood-trauma/
Darkness to Light: https://www.d2l.org/
ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline: https://childhelphotline.org/
Technology
Additional Resources:
Social Services Guide by Rock Valley College
Autism Support Resources: Boone & Winnebago County
Family Peace Center: Domestic Violence Resources
After School/Mentoring Resources: Winnebago & Boone County
United Way Resource List: Winnebago County
Resources for Parents of LGBTQ+ Individuals
Counseling & Support Services for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Winnebago County
Youth Services Network, Inc: Outreach, Counseling, and More
Please note that these are not the only resources available for counseling or support services. This information can also change at any time. Please be sure to call and check with your insurance to see what providers are in network for you prior to scheduling/attending any appointments. Information last updated: 02/27/2023
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