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State Insurance Counseling Resources:
CRISIS HOTLINE- SASS (Rosecrance)/24-7 CARES LINE:
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)
Rosecrance Ware Center Webpage
815-391-1000
Stepping Stones NEW Outpatient Counseling Center
779-970-5605
Link to printable flier for services: Stepping Stones Flyer
Relevé Counseling Center
4615 E State St Suite 204, Rockford, IL 61108
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
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
Transformations Counseling
Transformations Counseling Webpage
6066 Strathmoor drive, 2nd floor suite c2, Rockford
857-802-9236
Accepts blue cross community health plan and meridian
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!
11447 2nd Street
Suit 9B
Rosecoe, IL
Alternative Wellness Therapies- Play Therapy Services!
Alternative Wellness Therapies Webpage
9950 N Alpine Rd
Suite 103
Machesney Park, IL 61115
815-200-6444
Geode Health
formally known as-
(Rockford Psychiatric Medical Services)
(Counseling & Psychiatric Services)
1639 N Alpine Road Suit 260
Rockford, IL 61107
(Edgebrook Center)
KP Counseling
6392 Linden Rd.
Rockford, IL 61109
Phone: 779 368 0060
Willow Creek Counseling
Willow Creek Counseling Webpage
5906 Elaine Drive, Suite 103
Rockford, IL
Forest City Counseling
Forest City Counseling Webpage
6735 Vista Green Way Suite 210
Rockford, IL
Insight Counseling
1639 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL
Kathleen E. Cox P.C.
5290 Williams Drive
Roscoe, IL 61073
Phone: (815) 324-0324
Accepting clients ages 7+
Insurances accepted: Aetna, United Health Care, Tricare, Quartz, Humana, Champ VA Optum, The
Alliance, Health Alliance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Medicare Direct
and Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Molina, Meridian, Aetna, Blue Cross
Community), Tricare
Kinder Mind Counseling (Teletherapy Appointments)
Aetna, Cigna, United Health, Tricare, and BCBSIL health insurance. We also accept out of pocket and out of network clients.
To schedule: call the scheduling team at 1 (866) 846-7765 or email the scheduling team at scheduling@kindermind.com
Relevé Counseling: 815-708-9068 – BCBS community, united behavioral health, Molina
Aunt Martha’s through Swedish American: 877-692-8686 – Medicaid, Medicare, and any PPO
Resilience Counseling: (779) 970-8372 - Multiplan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, HFN, Medicaid, Medicare, Illinicare, Aetna Better Health, United Behavioral
Riverside Counseling: BCBS Community, BCBS PPO, Cigna, Mercy Care, Molina, Quartz, Tri-Care,UMR, United Behavioral Health
Family Counseling Services: (815) 962-5585 - Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, BlueCross Community Family Health Plan, Youth Care, Meridan, Molina
Clarity Counseling: (815) 520-2303 -Aetna Commercial, Aetna EAP, Aetna Medicare, The Alliance, Allied, BCB PPO & Choice, BCBS MMAI & BCCHP, Beacon, Cigna, Curalinc, EFR, Health Alliance, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, Meritain, Molina, Optum. Priority Health, TriCare, United Healthcare, United Behavioral Health
Stepping Stones of Rockford (Outpatient Counseling Center): (815) 963-0683 – Please call
Youth Services Network: 815-986-1947 -Please call
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.
Parent/Caregiver Support Resources:
Be Good People: Free SEL Resources for Families:
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.
Mom Support & Play Groups:
Autism Caregiver Support Groups & Resources:
The Kids Mental Health Foundation: Free Resources for Caregivers
The Kids Mental Health Webpage
LGBTQ+ Online Parent Support Group:
Parent Support Resources: Boone & Winnebago County
Boone & Winnebago Country Resource Page
Childhood Sexual Abuse Resource and Services (Winnebago County & more)
Childhood Sexual Abuse Resources and Services
Rock River YMCA Child Care/Summer Camp Financial Assistance Page
Children's Learning Center, Before/After School Care, 'Schools Out' Camps, & Summer Day Camps
Rock River YMCA Child Care Financial Assistance
Rockford Barbell
Free After School Youth Program (ages 10-18 yrs)
BEACON (Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation)
BEACON gives you information about behavioral health services focused on your child's needs. Learn which community-based resources are available near you and state-funded programs your child may be eligible for.
Resources for Military Families
Books for Children Navigating Deployed Parent(s)
Sesame Street: Military Families Resources
Call 800-342-9647 : Military OneSource offers free-confidential non-medical counseling to help families navigate military life challenges such as deployment adjustment, parenting issues, stress management, and more!
Additional Resources:
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
Boone-Winnebago Community Supports List
Winnebago County Special Education Cooperative: Resource List/Guide
Social Services Guide by Rock Valley College
(all services are pro bono: intensive outpatient, therapeutic support groups, parent education, outpatient counseling, etc)
1628 Temple Lane
Rockford, IL
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
Counseling & Support Services for LGBTQ+ Individuals: Winnebago County
Youth Services Network, Inc: Outreach, Counseling, and More
National Youth Advocate Program: Rockford
Mobile Crisis Response (MCR)
925 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61101
Circle of Change: Youth Dog Program
Circle of Change (COC) serves those suffering with mental health issues through FREE dog training/handling classes designed to renew/build a sense of community, and to increase self-reliance, confidence and trust.
Internet Resources:
T-Mobile: Internet & Hotspot Project
You May Qualify for Free Internet
Information last updated:5/1/2025