General Resources
Mental Health Wellness
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, their caring counselors are there for you. You are not alone.
Mind Freedom International
MindFreedom International is a nonprofit organization under IRS 501(c)(3). For over two decades and counting, they have been engaging in successful advocacy, public education, mutual support, peaceful protests, lobbying, and organizing without ever giving up their dream of facilitating mental and emotional wellness for all people.
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia with care that is tailored to their unique needs. This guide will cover the cost of memory care in Illinois, financial assistance options for paying for memory care, free memory care resources in the state, and a directory of memory care facilities in Illinois.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA leads public health and service delivery efforts that treat mental illness, especially serious mental illness, prevent substance abuse and addiction, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring access and better outcomes for all.
Psych Rights - Law Project for Psychiatric Rights
The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) public interest law firm whose mission is to mount a strategic litigation campaign against forced psychiatric drugging and electroshock in the United States akin to what Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP mounted in the 40's and 50's on behalf of African American civil rights.
Adoption Resources List
A document that lists resources intended to support adoptive and foster families.
Addiction Recovery During Higher Education
An article about the risks of alcohol and various drugs, as well as recovery from them. It also covers the effects this can have on higher education and legal actions that will be taken.
Hearing Voices Network
If you hear voices, see visions or have similar sensory experiences – you’re not alone. Despite being relatively common, many people who hear voices, see visions or have similar experiences feel alone. Fear of prejudice, discrimination, and being dismissed as ‘crazy’ can keep people silent. At a time when we are told that it is ‘time to talk’, it is important that anyone courageous enough to speak out is met with respect and empathy.
The English National Hearing Voices Network focuses on helping to create respectful and empowering spaces, whilst challenging the inequalities & oppressive practices that hold people back.
Addiction Center Mental Health Page
A site that examines what mental health is, common illnesses, risk factors, and the importance of mental health.
En español
Hojas informativas y folletos sobre salud mental
Se entiende que estas fichas y hojas informativas puden ayudar tanto a los profesionales conduziendo en Programa ACT en su comunidad, o trabajando con familias, cuanto a los padres mismos.
Financial and Housing Assist.
Housing and Financial Assistance Document
A downloadable document featuring resources for financial and housing-related assistance.
Housing and Financial Assistance Multilingual Contacts
A downloadable document featuring resources for financial and housing-related assistance for various languages other than English.
Rainbow Wing Resources
General LGBT+ Resources Document
Glossary of Terms - Human Rights Campaign
Talking to Doctors and Medical Providers for Parents of Transgender Youth - Human Rights Campaign
Coming Out to Your Doctor - Human Rights Campaign
Myths and Facts: Battling Disinformation About Transgender Rights
Transitioning in the Workplace: A Guide for Trans Employees - Human Rights Campaign
Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care - Human Rights Campaign (hrc.org)
Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ - Human Rights Campaign (hrc.org)
Additional Help | National Center for Transgender Equality (transequality.org)
Apoyando a Tu Niñx de Género No Conforme
Una Guía Rápida para Padres y Madres Para las Transiciones Dentro de la Escuela
LGTBQ Discrimination in the Workplace- employeejustice.com/lgbtq-discrimination-in-the-workplace/
Caring.com
Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones.
They have been featured by AARP (The Administration for Community Living), The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
Click here to see their site.