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Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Alateen | 1.800.356.9996
Hope and help for young people who are the relatives or friends of a problem drinker.
Omni Youth Services-Arlington Heights | 847.253.6010
Adolescent Youth and family counseling agency--serving youth and their families. Ages 11-18. Youth and Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Prevention Services, Community Resource Centers, Family Preservation Services, Juvenile Justice Services, Experiential Learning and a Youth Mentor Program. 1616 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Hours: M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Poison Control Centers | 1.800.222.1222
Takes calls concerning alcohol and drug abuse and possible overdose. Toxicologists are on hand to help you figure out if you should take your friend to the emergency room or follow steps to deal with the problem on your own.
Health / Mental Health
Northwest Community Hospital-Mental Health Services for Youth | 847-618-4100
If you have a medical emergency, call 911. To talk to a counselor right away, call the number above, press 1 for an emergency, and then you will be asked if you are an adult or a teen. For ages 12-18, Northwest Community offers inpatient and partial hospitalization programs (includes aftercare) for mental health and chemical dependency issues, and Adolescent AA meetings. Interpreters available.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders | ANAD hotline: 1.847.831.3438
Call this hotline for a list of support groups and referrals. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic-Cook County Department of Public Health | 847.818.2860 (to make an appointment)
For all ages 12-adult, free and confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (syphillis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, etc.). 3rd District Court Building, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Hours: Wednesdays, 5-7 pm, By appointment only.
www.iwannaknow.org
The American Social Health Administration's site for online information about teens and STDs, also in Spanish.
Pregnancy
Planned Parenthood Express Schaumburg | 847.839.1600
Web site lists hours, driving directions, and services available.
Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity | 1.847.359.8477
A counseling center for pregnancy help and education.
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Runaways
The Harbour, Inc. | 847.297.8540 | Email
Emergency shelter, transitional living, and comprehensive services to homeless and runaway youth, ages 12-21, in the north and northwest suburbs of Cook County. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
National Runaway Switchboard | 1.800.621.3230 (TTY: 1.800.621.0394)
This hotline helps runaways find local shelters, transitional housing, or a way home. Also helps prevent kids from running away. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
School Shootings
Pax Real Solutions to Gun Violence | 1.866.773.2587
Call this number if you hear of someone planning a school shooting. Callers are not required to reveal their identity. Trained counselors will ask questions and report the threat to the appropriate authorities.
Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence
Latino Family Services, P.C. | 1.847.593.7077 | Email
Individual, family, group counseling; child sexual abuse counseling; domestic violence counseling; depression counseling and sex offender evaluations and treatment; referrals. English and Spanish spoken. Hours: M-Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; evening counseling available. Contact: Arturo Hurtado, LCSW, ACSW
Life Span | 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1.847.824.4454 | Email
Counseling and advocacy to victims of teen dating violence, referrals for other social services and shelters. Legal advocacy in both civil and criminal domestic violence court is available. English, Spanish, and Polish spoken. No Fee. Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m., late hours by appointment. Teen contact: Jane Ball, 1.847.824.0382
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (CASA) | 24-hour sexual assault hot line: 1.888.802.8890
Services include counseling for survivors, partners, and families; prevention, education, and training; 24-hour advocacy at area police stations, courts, and hospitals.
Sexual Orientation
Gay & Lesbian National Hotline | 1.888.843.4564 (M-F 4 p.m.-12 a.m., Sa 12 p.m.-5 p.m. EST) | Email
Provides peer counseling, information, and referral.
Suicide Prevention
National Hopeline Network | 1.800.SUICIDE (1.800.784.2433)
This service automatically routes calls to the nearest local crisis line or mental health center.
The Trevor Project | 1.866.4-U-TREVOR (1.866.488.7386)
The Trevor Helpline is a 24-hour suicide helpline for gay youth.
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