The State of Illinois has launched a new way to receive support during COVID-19. It is called Call4Calm. This is a FREE and ANONYMOUS helpline. Please text the words TALK, HABLAR (for Spanish speaking) to 552-020. Within 24 hours that individual will receive a call from a mental health professional employed by a local health center.
If you are in need of financial assistance, please text UNEMPLOYMENT, FOOD, or SHELTER to 552-020 to receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services.
Online Resources During COVID-19--https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TYXu0OPBe3o_XziU93in2B23g1psA1ZIIndHudBuuRw/edit?usp=sharing
Keep Your Middle Schooler Organized -- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thinking-about-kids/201201/keep-your-middle-schooler-organized
Social Media Safety Presentation Information -- cyber_smart_parent_night.pdf
Social Media Safety Information -- https://www.naperville.il.us/services/naperville-police-department/programs-and-services/youth-programs-and-resources/internet-safety/
When your child won't go to school resource -- School_Refusal_Tips_for_Parents.pdf
When your child won't go to school resource -- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shyness-is-nice/201309/what-do-when-your-child-wont-go-school
When your child tells you they injure themselves resource -- How_to_handle_disclosure_of_Self-Harm.pdf
When your child tells you they were abused resource --How_to_Handle_Disclosure_of_Sexual_Abuse.pdf
Safety Concerns:The Blue Whale Challenge is a current trend harming young people on social media. Please click the link to read the article:
Autistic Valedictorian of High School Story:
Family Support Day 2019 --109f6d47-06fd-4ade-a509-0ea39f15f7bf.pdf
Back to School Fair 2019 -- Back_to_School_Fair_2019.pdf
Free School Supplies from MorningStar -- Free_School_Supplies_MorningStar_2019.pdf
Community Holiday Help --
2019_Thx_Christmas_Half_Page_Flyer_Eng.pdf
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/will_county_free_christmas_and_holi.html
Reduced Price Internet -- Comcast_Internet_Essentials_Flyer_Jan_2016.pdf
Free Cell phones and service -- https://www.freegovernmentcellphones.net/states/illinois-government-cell-phone-providers
Community Holiday Help --http://catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/holiday-outreach-program/
Community Holiday Help -- http://www.payton34.com/#!holiday-giving/c15v9
- Each year the New Lenox Police Department host a Coat Drive to ensure every child has a coat for the upcoming winter. Please contact me if you are need of a voucher for the season. This coat drive is held in the month of October every year.
- Each year the New Lenox Police Department offers Shop With A Cop for village residents. Please contact me if your child would benefit from picking out gifts during the Shop with A Cop Event. This event is held in the month of December every year.
Workshops:
Addiction and Your Loved Ones Workshop 2019 Addiction_and_Your_Loved_One_Workshop_2019.pdf
Trans and Gender Expansive Youth Conference 2019 Trans_Youth_and_Family_Summit_2019.pdf
Counseling and Other Services in the Area:
Kathleen Carlson, Orland Park (Marriage, Family, Individuals, Play Therapy) 708.478.8260
Jeffrey DeVries, Tinley Park (Family, Individuals, Couples) 708.541.2448
Frankfort Counseling Associates, Frankfort (School Problems, Divorce, Mental Health) 815.469.6480
Lynn Shapiro, Tinley Park (Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Coping Skills, Evaluations) 708.342.1773
Dr. Dora Wolfe & Associates, New Lenox (Anxiety, ADD, Depression, Abuse, Trauma) 815.770.5234
AGENCIES:
Aunt Martha’s, Joliet (Comprehensive health & social services) 877-692-8686
Catholic Charities, Joliet (Housing, Family & Individual Therapy, Early Childhood Services) 815.723.3405
Department of Children & Family Services (to report abuse of child) 800.252.2873
Guardian Angel, Joliet (Domestic Violence Therapy, Emergency Shelter) 815.729.1228
Screening Assessment Support Services (SASS), (Mental Health Crisis, Possible Hospitalization) 815-727-8480
Will County Health Department, Joliet (Health & Mental Health Therapy) 815.727.5065
SUPPORT GROUPS:
Alcoholics Anonymous (<-- Click Link for Meeting Locations & Times) 815.741.6637
Cancer Support Center, Mokena 708.478.3529
Crisis Line of Will County, New Lenox 815.485.7366
Eating Disorder Support Group, Orland Park, 708-269-4935 (Group Leader)
