Mental Health Resources
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to stay still, pacing, suddenly depressed, withdrawn; suddenly happy or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 the 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