Arrowleaf
618-658-3079
Arrowleaf serves the residents of Southern Illinois with behavioral health treatment and community support services that include substance use prevention programs, the Angel Tree holiday program, multiple youth services, a food pantry and community closet, the PATH program for homelessness, a recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC), and a family advocacy center that focuses on family reunification and stability.
Arukah Institute
815-872-2943
The Arukah Institute, in Princeton, offers a non-clinical crisis walk-in center called The Living Room that provides peer support for those struggling with mental health or substance use. The Institute also supports those in recovery with emotional support, harm reduction supplies, recovery coaching, transportation services, recovery support group meetings, yoga, and wellness classes.
Thresholds
773-572-5500
Thresholds provides a wide range of services in Chicago, including crisis support, mental health and substance use treatment, employment training and placement services, youth and young adult programs, peer support, housing services, and assistance for veterans. If you’re in need in Chicago, consider reaching out to Thresholds for help.
Heritage Behavioral Health Center
217-570-0900
The Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Clinton provides multiple support services for the community. There are virtual wellness resources on the website such as guided breathing and visualization exercises, coloring pages and creativity resources, and links to live zoo and national park cams. Heritage also has the Oasis drop-in center that offers a safe environment for socialization, games, showers and hygiene, laundry, mail services, and connections to community resources. Heritage also has mental health and substance use treatment for people looking for those services.
Illinois 211
Illinois 211 connects state residents who call 211 with a wide variety of social services. Callers can get referrals to food and clothing, housing services, rent help, and utility assistance, employment support, healthcare, legal assistance, and mental health and substance use treatment. Whatever you need, Illinois 211 can help!
Illinois Harm Reduction
Harm reduction includes syringe programs, naloxone (Narcan) kits, overdose prevention training, and other services. Illinois Harm Reduction is committed to connecting Illinois residents with these services when needed. The website offers a map making it easy to find naloxone distribution and syringe services, and the group advocates for additional harm reduction measures in Illinois.
Prevention First
217-793-7353
Prevention First in Springfield is a non profit organization that seeks to promote healthy behaviors and prevent the abuse of drugs and alcohol in communities throughout Illinois. They seek to accomplish this through multidisciplinary education, training and community awareness programs.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Prevention and Response Program
217-333-0050
The Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Response Program at The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign is a campus wide program that seeks to educate students on the dangers of alcohol and substance use, with a focus on abuse prevention and encouraging healthy choices. Additionally, they provide counseling services and treatment referrals for students experiencing addiction.
Illinois College Counseling Program
217-245-3038
Illinois College offers free counseling services for active students. They have in person counseling as well as services provided by licensed mental health professionals contracted through Uwill, a teletherapy platform. Telehealth services are available 24/7. Counseling services include individual and couples therapy, crisis intervention and consultation and referrals.
University of Chicago: UChicago Student Wellness
773-702-3625
The University of Chicago Student Wellness office offers free mental health counseling to undergraduate and graduate students. They have 24/7 mental telehealth via their Therapist On Call phone line, as well as in person short-term therapy. The University of Chicago also has a Student Recovery Group for students looking for fellowship and support while in recovery or exploring sobriety.
Northwestern University: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
847-491-3741
Northwestern University Student Affairs offers students free mental health and wellness programs. These include their Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program that offers counseling and workshops, as well as an Alcohol and Drug Screening program and a wide variety of on campus 12 step programs.
Equality Illinois
773-477-7173
Equality Illinois is the state's largest advocacy organization dedicated to the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Illinois. As a part of their statewide network they have several coalitions that support local communities by advocating for equal rights and by providing support on issues directly affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
RUSH: The Road Home Program
312-942-8387
The Road Home Program is dedicated to the wellness and mental health of active members of the military and reserve as well as veterans and family members, regardless of discharge status, They provide free individual and family therapy as well as a two week intensive outpatient program to help with mental health and other concerns.
American Indian Center (AIC) Chicago
773-275-5871
American Indian Center of Chicago provides cultural, social and educational services for members of the Native American and Alaska Native community in the Chicagoland area. Their mission is to uplift the Native community to ensure all are seen, heard and are able to thrive together.
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