(708) 586-9545 drea@drearichards.com

Resources

General Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health | (866) 615-6464 | www.nimh.nih.gov

 

Anxiety Disorders/Mood Disorders

Anxiety and Depression Association of America | (240) 485-1001 | www.adaa.org

International OCD Foundation | (617) 973-5801 | www.iocdf.org

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | (800) 826-3632 | www.dbsalliance.org

 

Addiction and Recovery

Alcoholics Anonymous Chicago Area | (312) 346-1475 | www.chicagoaa.org

Al-Anon | (312) 409-7245 | www.al-anon.org

Narcotics Anonymous | (708) 848-4884 | www.chicagona.org

 

Inpatient/Intensive Outpatient Mental Health

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital | (855) 383-2224 | www.alexianbrothershealth.org

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health | (630) 305-5500 | www.eehealth.org/services/behavioral-health

Timberline Knolls (Residential treatment for girls/women, ages 12 and up) | (855) 353-4060 | www.timberlineknolls.com

 

Crisis Hotlines

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | (800) 273-8255 | www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Child Abuse or Neglect (DCFS) Hotline | (800) 252-2873 | www.illinois.gov/dcfs/safekids/reporting/Pages/index.aspx

National Domestic Violence Hotline | (800) 799-7233 | www.thehotline.org

 

Resources for Couples and Families

The Family Institute at Northwestern University | (847) 733-4300 | www.family-institute.org 

The Gottman Institute | (888) 523-9042 | www.gottman.com

 

Resources for Adolescents

Teen Help | www.teenhelp.com

The Bridge Teen Center | (708) 532.0500 | www.thebridgeteencenter.org

National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens www.teens.drugabuse.gov

Drugrehab.com | (855) 298-2391 | www.drugrehab.com/teens

 

Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorders

National Autism Association | (877) 622-2884 | www.nationalautismassociation.org

Wrong Planet (Asperger and Autism Forum) | www.wrongplanet.net

 

Social Networking

Meetup | A social networking website for finding friends, support groups, new experiences, causes, like-minded people, etc.  It’s a de-isolation tool, and very useful! | www.meetup.com

 

Helpful Self-Help Smartphone Apps

Headspace:  Basic relaxation and stress-reduction techniques.
Smiling Mind: App targeted for youth who struggle with depression and anxiety.
Pacifica: Designed for teens and young adults to help with symptoms of anxiety and/or panic.
Panic Relief: Designed to help people with effectively manage panic attacks
Depression CBT Self-help Guide: Mood improvement tools based on cognitive-behavioral therapy

*I’m posting these above resources in the spirit of information-sharing, which some clients may find helpful.  I cannot guarantee the effectiveness or accuracy of any of the above resources.  Content found in any of the resources listed reflects the work of that company or organization, and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Drea Richards, MA, LCPC.

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