Resources For Families

Below are helpful Chicago Public Schools and community resources available to students and families. If you need help accessing any of the services listed below, please contact myself.

Immediate Crisis Support

If you or your child are experiencing a mental health emergency:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 988
- https://988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
CPS Crisis Assistance: 773-553-1792
Emergency Services: Call 911

Chicago Public Schools Resources

Office of Student Health and Wellness:
- Provides health and mental health services to support student well-being.
  - Services include:
  - Mental health services
  - Health screenings
  - Vaccination support
  - Family assistance programs
- Phone: 773-553-5437
- https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/health-and-wellness
Office for Students with Disabilities: Supports families navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and special education services.
- 773-553-1800
- https://www.cps.edu/about/departments/students-with-disabilities

Local Mental Health Providers

Compass Health Center
- Provides specialized treatment programs for children and adolescents experiencing:
  - Anxiety
  - Depression
  - OCD
  - Trauma
  - School avoidance
- Services include intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
- Phone: 877-552-6672
- https://compasshealthcenter.net
Juvenile Protective Association (JPA Chicago): Provides trauma-informed counseling services for children and families.
- Phone: 312-583-0050
- https://jpachicago.org
The Family Institute at Northwestern University: Offers therapy for children, families, and individuals. Low-cost counseling options are available.
- Phone: 847-733-4300
- https://www.family-institute.org
Howard Brown Health - Broadway Youth Center: Provides mental health services, counseling, and medical care for youth ages 12–24.
- Phone: 773-388-1600
- https://howardbrown.org

Youth Programs & Mentoring

Youth Guidance: Partners with Chicago Public Schools to provide mentoring and counseling programs for students.
- Phone: 312-253-4900
- https://youth-guidance.org
Youth Outreach Services: Provides counseling, family services, and prevention programs for youth and families.
- Phone: 773-777-7112
- https://www.yos.org
Chicago Youth Programs: Provides long-term mentoring, tutoring, and youth development programs.
- Phone: 773-924-0220
- https://chicagoyouthprograms.org

Family & Community Support

NAMI Chicago: Provides free mental health resources, support groups, and referrals.
- Helpline: 833-626-4244
- https://www.namichicago.org
Nourishing Hope: Provides food assistance and social services for Chicago families.
- Phone: 773-525-1777
- https://www.nourishinghopechi.org
Family Focus: Offers parenting support, early childhood programs, and family services.
- Phone: 312-421-5200
- https://www.family-focus.org

Resources for Immigrant & Undocumented Families

National Immigrant Justice Center: Provides legal assistance and advocacy for immigrant families.
- Phone: 312-660-1370
- https://immigrantjustice.org
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights: Provides education, advocacy, and community resources for immigrant families.
- Phone: 312-332-7360
- https://www.icirr.org

Academic & Study Resources

Khan Academy: Free lessons and practice activities
- https://www.khanacademy.org
Quizlet: Study tools and flashcards
- https://quizlet.com
Scholastic Learn at Home: Reading and literacy activities
- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com