NCHS Community Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Blidy) — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:16:00 +0000

https://988lifeline.org
tel: 988
https://www.crisistextline.org

Preventing Teen Vaping

noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Blidy) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:25:00 +0000

E-cigarettes remain the most popular tobacco product among U.S. youth, with nearly 6% of middle and high school students vaping in 2024. The nicotine in these devices harms adolescent brain development—negatively affecting attention, learning, and impulse control—while also contributing to anxiety, mood shifts, and sleep disruption. Because of these serious health risks, curbing youth vaping is a critical public health priority that requires parents, educators, healthcare providers, and communities to work together using proven prevention strategies.
Preventing Teen Vaping: What Parents, Schools, and Communities Need to Know

Aunt Martha's

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:18:00 +0000

http://www.auntmarthas.org/
Joliet Office Crisis Line Number -
(815) 768-8750, press #2
409 West Jefferson
Joliet, IL

Aunt Martha’s offers haven, help and hope for youth and their family members. Aunt Martha's most important partner is the child, youth or family who needs help. Their philosophy is to treat every client/patient with respect and dignity, to listen to concerns and offer solutions. Aunt Martha's is the agency contracted for Grundy and Kendall counties to provide crisis intervention services to 11-17 year olds who are MRAI youth, homeless, runaway, refuse to go home or are being locked out of the home by their parents.

Association for Individual Development

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:18:00 +0000

https://www.aidcares.org
309 W. New Indian Trail Court
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-4000

Association for Individual Development (AID) has provided services to individuals who have developmental, physical and/or mental disabilities, those who have suffered a trauma or those at risk. All clients have access to vital, life enriching services through early intervention; developmental therapy; respite care; permanent, affordable housing; developmental and vocational training; job placement and on-the-job coaching services; crisis intervention; victims services; mental health treatment; behavioral intervention; community education and advocacy.

Be Happy, Involved & Positive (BHIP) / Rush-Copley

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:17:00 +0000

https://www.rush.edu
Rush-Copley
Free for Families

Families should call (630) 978-4850 to ask about current pediatric behavioral clinics

Call4Calm

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:16:00 +0000

The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a support line called Call4Calm that is reachable via text. Individuals who want to speak with a mental health professional can text the word "TALK" or "HABLAR" (for Spanish speakers) to 552-020. Within 24 hours, that individual will receive a call from a mental health professional employed by a local community health center.

People can also text other terms, like "unemployment" or "food" or "shelter" to the same number to receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services. Call4Calm is free, and individuals who use it can remain anonymous. We encourage you to share this resource with your students, families, and staff.

Caring Hands Thrift Store

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:16:00 +0000

https://caringhandsthriftshop.com
1002 S. Bridge St, Yorkville, IL
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-1847
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Affordable clothing for the family and household goods

Celebrating the Abilities of Those with Disabilities

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:15:00 +0000

http://www.celebratedifferences.org/
Celebrate Differences
74 W. Washington St,
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 885-3006
info@celebratedifferences.org

Celebrate Differences is committed to creating a place for families of children with disabilities to feel a part of a larger, accepting community. We realize parents are experiencing the feeling of being overwhelmed with emotions, worries and questions. We want families to know there is hope and resources available to help. Celebrate Differences offers a place where children, adults and families feel welcome and safe. A place where they are able to utilize their gifts and celebrate their uniqueness; where they can truly be themselves.

Celebrate Differences is an all-inclusive Disability Awareness Center, welcoming all children and their families regardless of age or disability. We offer services - such as informative monthly workshops, sib shops, resource library, annual summer and holiday party, Next Chapter book club, play groups, Autism and Down syndrome support group and much MORE! We connect families through our outreach projects, our social activities and social networking.

Centennial Counseling

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:15:00 +0000

http://www.centennialcounseling.com/
St Charles: (630) 377-6613
Sandwich: (815) 786-8606
Yorkville: (630) 553-1600

They specialize in marriage, family, and individual counseling and have offices located in St. Charles, Sandwich, and Yorkville, Illinois. Their multidisciplinary team are well-trained mental health professionals are licensed in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling.

CHOICES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:15:00 +0000

https://www.osfhealthcare.org/saint-elizabeth
Community Hospital of Ottawa
100 East Norris Drive
Ottawa, Illinois 61350
(815) 431-5745

Mental health Counseling, Inpatient and Partial Programs

Conley Outreach Community Services

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:14:00 +0000

http://www.conleyoutreach.org/
106 West Pierce
Elburn, 60119
(630) 365-2880
Contact: Jennifer Long, B.S. (Executive Director).

Sliding Scale – Specialize In Grief Counseling For All Ages

Crisis Line of Fox Valley

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:13:00 +0000

(630) 966-9393

Easter Seals

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:13:00 +0000

https://www.easterseals.com/joliet
Jump Start - A Parental Training Program
1802 N. Division St. Suite 800
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 725-2194 (Main regional office in Joliet)
If families need to reach the Morris Jump Start team directly, use (815) 416-6410

The Jump Start Parental Training Program is a parenting enrichment program offered in Kendall and Grundy county. It is a free program that offers parent education and family support services throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5.

Find Food IL

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:12:00 +0000

Check out the Find Food IL Community Food Map! https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu/#food-finder It is an excellent tool for individuals to find places offering free food or meals, school and Summer Meal programs, and grocery stores and farmers markets accepting SNAP/LINK or WIC and Senior vouchers. We are partnering with the University of Illinois Extension to help families identify what is available in their community more easily. You can help by sharing the site with your community. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/2uexzpsk

Gateway Drug and Alcohol Inpatient and Outpatient Services

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:12:00 +0000

https://www.gatewayfoundation.org
400 Mercy Ln
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 966-7400

Goodwill Store

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:12:00 +0000

http://www.goodwill.org/
481 E. Countryside Parkway
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-6969
Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Affordable clothing and household goods.

Heartland Counseling

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:11:00 +0000

http://heartlandcounseling.org/
106 W. Pierce Street, Elburn, IL
(630) 365-0899

Helmar Food Pantry

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:11:00 +0000

http://helmarlutheranchurch.com/
Food Pantry Leader: Linda Mathre
Phone: (815) 210-0985
Email: lmathre@helmarlutheranchurch.com
11935 Lisbon Road
Newark, IL 60541

The Helmar Church food pantry is open on the second Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00p.m. as well as on the fourth Monday of each month from 3:00-5:00p.m. Participants should bring the following:

Two (2) proof of residency
(Drivers License, State ID, Utility Bill, etc.)

One (1) proof of dependent child(ren)
(Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Report Card, etc.)

Hesed House

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:11:00 +0000

http://www.hesedhouse.org/
659 South River Street
Aurora, 60506
630-897-2156
Soup Kitchen - (630) 897-2156
Food Pantry - (630) 897-2127

JOI Counseling

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:10:00 +0000

http://www.joicounseling.com/
674 W. Veterans Parkway,
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
(630) 553-9686

A psychodynamic theoretical approach is based on a strengths perspective, competency-based practice. Client centered therapy goals of treatment include: improving problem solving skills, increasing communication skills, developing a deeper insight and promoting overall functioning. Individual, couples, group and family therapies are available.

Kendall Area Transit (KAT)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:10:00 +0000

https://www.yorkville.il.us/229/Kendall-Area-Transit-KAT
Operational schedules can be found via their provider portal: https://vacdk.com/transportation/kat-kendall-area-transit.
Serving the greater Kendall County communities public transportation needs.

Kendall County Community Bridges

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:08:00 +0000

https://www.hiscross.org
Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church
8609 Route 47
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
Call them directly at (630) 301-4637 to verify current drop-in center hours
Contact: Michele Schwarz – Service Director

In times of need, citizens of Kendall County are invited to come to the public drop-in center to meet with an advocate and get help. They can help identify and use local social service programs and church ministries, meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and household items. They also provide supportive counseling.

Kendall County Health & Human Services

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:07:00 +0000

https://www.kendallhealth.org
811 W. Johns Street
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
(630) 553-9100
(630) 553-6314 (24 Emergency hotline)

Home energy Assistance Program, Drive for success Program, and Community Benefits Program – Homeless Prevention. To provide population based programs and services to promote personal health, including mental health; protecting community health; preventing disease and promoting family self-sufficiency.

Kendall County Food Pantry

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:06:00 +0000

http://kendallcountyfoodpantry.org/
208 Beaver Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-553-0473

Kendall County Food Pantry provides food and clothing for low-income families or emergency need to Kendall County residents. Several days of food can be obtained at the pantry on Thursdays from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Check the website or call for items to bring for first visit.

Kendall Free Clinic

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:05:00 +0000

http://www.kendallcountyfoodpantry.org/
208 Beaver Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-553-0473, extension 104

Located at the Kendall County Food Pantry, the Free Clinic offers primary and preventative medical care for all ages by appointment. Hours are Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Services include treatment of chronic and acute illnesses including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, emphysema, and more; prescription medications; and for qualified patients: access to free medications, diagnostic labs and radiology services. Call to make an appointment.