Mental Health Resources

Schoolhouse Counseling Center
Counseling and intake for medication management for CM 201-U students and families
(773) 365-1012

Will County Health Department
(815) 727-8670
501 Ella Ave, Joliet
Will County Behavioral Health

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness
(708) 747-7312
1536 Vincennes Ave, Chicago Heights
Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness

Iroquois Mental Health Center
(815) 468-3241
411 West Division Street, Manteno
Iroquois Memorial Mental Health

New Choice Intervention, Inc
(708) 566-1768
142 East 154th Street, Harvey
New Choice Intervention

Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS)
CARES line: 1-800-345-9049

Call 4 Calm emotional support line
Text ‘TALK’ or ‘HABLAR’ to: 552020

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Crisis Warning Signs

Inability to perform daily tasks: grooming, bathing, dressing, etc

Rapid mood swings: increased energy level, inability to stay still, pacing, suddenly depressed, withdrawn; suddenly happy or calm after a period of depression

Increased agitation: verbal threats, violent or out-of-control behavior, destroying property

Abusive Behavior to self or others: verbally or physically abusive, substance use, self-harm

Isolation: does not leave room for long periods of time, avoiding school work, family time, connecting with others

Loses touch with Reality: confused, strange ideas, unable to recognize familiar people, hearing or seeing things that are not there, difficulty understanding what others are saying

Paranoia: suspicion or mistrust of others or their actions without justification or evidence

Suicide Warning Signs

• Changes in personality, mood, or behavior
• Preoccupation with death
• Increased drug or alcohol use
• Stockpiling pills, trying to obtain a weapon
• Recent failed romantic relationships
• Sense of helplessness or worthlessness
• Saying things like, “nothing matters anymore” or “you’re better off without me”
• History of attempts or self-harming behaviors