PSYCHOLOGIST/SOCIAL WORKERS
There are many resources available to parents and students to help during stressful times.
Please be assured that your building-based School Social Worker and School Psychologist are here to support the social-emotional needs of all students. If you find yourself in an emergency situation, please refer to these resources.
If you have an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Behavioral Health
The Chlidren's Mosaic Project is a partnership with Memorial Behavioral Health to embed and integrate behavioral and mental health services into our schools. Students and families who participate in this program can receive these services on-site at their school building. Schools who currently participate in this program include: Black Hawk Elementary, Douglas Alternative School, Enos Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Feitshans Elementary, Graham Elementary, Harvard Park Elementary, Jefferson Middle School, Lanphier High School, Matheny-Withrow Elementary, McClernand Elementary, Southeast High School, Springfield Learning Academy, and Washington Middle School.
Mental Health Crisis Resources
Resource | Description | Phone | TTY |
|---|---|---|---|
Emotional support hotline available | 217-588-5509 | ||
CARES is a service that handles mental health crisis calls for children and adolescents in Illinois (SASS) | 800-345-9049 | 866-794-0374 | |
Available to help you deal with major emotional crises of life 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you or someone you know is in crisis or at risk of suicide. | 800-273-TALK (8255) | ||
Illinois Youth Resources for Mental Health, Well-Being and Resilience | A comprehensive guide to refer children, adolescents and others to behavioral health services. | ||
Recursos de la juventud de Illinois para la salud mental, el bienestar y la resiliencia | Una guía completa para referir a los niños, adolescentes y otros, a servicios de salud conductual. | ||
Substance Use/Addictions | Online resources and local addiction treatment programs for those struggling with substance abuse. |
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