Mental Health Resources
Crisis hotlines and assistance
https://connectsafely.org/
- Crisis Text Line 741741
https://www.teenline.org/youth
- SMS: teen to 839863
- 800-852-8336
- 844-4-SAFEIL
- SMS: 72332
- HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
- dial 211 for ANY type of assistance (mental health, diapers, food, etc)
- Free referral agency that will connect you to mental health providers
Addiction assistance
- AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
- ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics, for those who were raised in alcoholic and other dysfunctional families
- Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and families of alcoholics, associated with AA
- CoDA – Co-Dependents Anonymous, for people working to end patterns of dysfunctional relationships and develop functional and healthy relationships
- EA – Emotions Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness
- FA – Families Anonymous, for relatives and friends of addicts
- FA – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
- GA – Gamblers Anonymous
- OA – Overeaters Anonymous
- PA – Pills Anonymous, for recovery from prescription pill addiction
- WA – Workaholics Anonymous
Shelter and housing support
The Harbor https://theharbour.org/
→ offers emergency shelter for people ages 12-20 years old who have been locked out or are experiencing homelessness. Short-term services include meals, bed, and clothing.
Text SHELTER to 77948 or call (847) 297-8541.
Youth in Transition
→ provides up to 18 months of transitional housing to young adults ages 17.5-21 years old as well as supports focus on employment, education, daily living, and financial stability
Pregnant and Parenting -- Successful Teens/ Effective Parents (STEPs)
→ provides specialized services to pregnant and parentingyouth ages 18-21 years old. Includes counseling and case management for parenting and childcare-related support and training.
Grief Resources
Fox Valley Hands of Hope → Offers support groups and programs (NO COST AT ALL)
200 Whitfield Drive Geneva, IL 60134
Christ Community Church, South Elgin → Grief Group on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
820 Randall Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177
Trinity Vineyard, St. Charles → Grief Group on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
12 S 7th Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174
Brighter Side Counseling, Elgin → Individual grief therapy
85 Market St, Elgin, IL 60123
Village Counseling Center, South Elgin → Individual grief therapy
460 Briargate Dr STE 700, South Elgin, IL 60177
Here is a long list of grief groups that are available. It can be searched by zip code
Parent Support Groups
Thrive Parenting Project - Saint Charles, IL
https://thriveparentingproject.com/
U-46 Parents as Teachers
Family Services Association -- Walk-In Mental Health Assistance
Experiencing a crisis? Need resources? We are here for you! As part of our 590 Program we have walk in hours available to those in the community. Any age, any insurance!
Estas experimentando una crisis? Necesitas recursos? Estamos aqui para usted! Como parte de nuestro programa 590. Horas sin cita previa disponibles para aquellos en la comunidad. Cualquier edad, cualquier seguro!
1752 Capital St., Elgin, IL 60124
Monday: 9am-1pm Wednesday: 2pm-6pm; Friday: 9am-1pm
Gail Borden Library (270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120)
2nd and 4th Saturday: 11am-3pm
Carpentersville FD- Station 93 (5000 Sleepy Hollow Road, Carpentersville, IL 60110)
Tuesday & Thursday: 2pm-5pm
Community Crisis Center, Elgin
https://www.crisiscenter.org/
Diapers, food, personal care items, counseling; emergency shelter; domestic violence assistance
Crisis Hotline: 847-697-2380
En Español: 847-697-9740
Food Resources
Salvation Army
Saturday Fresh Produce Pantry
Fresh Produce Pantry items are pre-boxed and not client choice. We are open on Saturdays from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
Home Goods Pantry
We provide home goods items on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
Homelessness Prevention & Emergency Assistance Programs
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance to help with mortgage/rent, utility bills, clothing, medication bills, and other needs in order to keep families in their homes. For more information or support: contact our Corps Community Center at 847-741-2304, find a location near you, or learn more online.
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/elgin/cure-hunger/
South Elgin Food Pantry - Open to all South Elgin and Valley View residents.
400 W. Spring St., South Elgin, IL 60177
T: (847) 931-0563
First and Third Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. -noon
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Elgin Police Department (For seniors needing groceries): call 1-847-289-2700 or Cheri Aschenbrenner 1-847-289-2626.
- Senior Services Association: call 1-847-741-0404.
- www.solvehungertoday.org
To get help in any language and for any type of service, call Kane County at 2-1-1.
Kane County is a 24/7 hotline that will connect you to expert, caring help. Every call is completely confidential.
Find information about food, mental health resources, and if you are new to the United States.
Safe 2 Help Illinois - help for you and someone you care about
If you are looking for help or have concerning information about a friend, you can call or text their numbers to get them assistance. Sometimes, friends aren't able to get the help that they need, or they don't recognize they need help.
Also, this site has ways to get help for yourself as well.
Free Emotional Support Text Line
Gov. Pritzker announced the start of a free emotional support text line, Call4Calm for residents who have been experiencing emotional distress. Residents can text "TALK" to 552020 for to speak with a mental health counselor. Spanish-speaking residents can text "HABLAR" to 552020 for Spanish speakers. People who use the service will remain completely anonymous.
Residents can also text with key words, such as "unemployment," "food," or "shelter" to get more information about help with these issues.
Please click here to access free IMMEDIATE support.
You may also be interested in the following helpful websites if you would like information about mental health concerns: https://www.namichicago.org/ www.copecaredeal.org and www.kidshealth.org/teen