SCHOOL REFERRALS/PARTNERSHIPS
Asian Human Services (AHS)
4753 North Broadway Ph: (773) 293-8430
Suite 700 Fax: (773) 728 - 4751
Chicago, IL 60640
www.ahschicago.org
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
4740 N. Clark Ph: (773) 769-0205
Services: Individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations and medication management
OTHER REFERRALS
Alternatives
4730 N. Sheridan Rd. Ph: (773) 506-7474
Services: Individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, GirlWorld (Ages 10-18)
Advocate Illinois Masonic Behavioral Health Services
938 West Nelson Ph: (773)296-3220 (Intake apt)
Services: Offers mental health, substance abuse treatment and and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and families. Accept Medicaid (blue cross ICP, and meridian), medicare, commercial insurances.
Crisis FIRST ACCESS clinic: walk in service Mon-Thurs 10-4:30 Fri 10-2.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center- Pediatric Developmental Center
836 W. Wellington Ave. Ph: (773) 296-7340
Services: Diagnostic and treatment services for children with autism and behavior issues
Albany Park Community Center
5101 N. Kimball Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625 Ph: (773) 509-5657
https://www.apccchgo.org
Hamdard Center
1542 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660 Ph: (773) 465-4600
www.hamdardcenter.org
contact Melva Spahic at [email protected]
Services: 24-7 Toll free Crisis Line; Individual and family counseling; Case Management; Primary Healthcare Clinic: Community Outreach, Education and Training. Accepts most insurance including Medicaid, and has a sliding fee for those without.
CRISIS TOLL LINE (866)305-3933
JCFS (Jewish Child and Family Services)
3145 W. Pratt Ave. Ph: (855) ASK-JCFS or email: [email protected]
Services: Child and family therapy (Note: accepts private insurance, Medicare, and limited scholarships)
Other services: Children with Disabilities and their Families— workshops, sibshops, camp, respite
GRIEF COUNSELING
Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center
Ph: (312) 922-7474
Ask for Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center. They will connect you with grief counselor closest to your area.
HOSPITALS (with psychiatric evaluations/services)
Garfield Park Hospital
20 N. Ridgeway Ave. Ph: (773) 265-3700
Services: Inpatient, partial hospitalization for children and adolescents, assistance with transportation
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Lincoln Park: 2515 N. Clark St., Ph: (800) 543-7362
Downtown: 225 E. Chicago Ave.
Services: Inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization program (up to age 14)
Chicago Children’s Center for Behavioral Health
1431 N. Claremont Ave., 3rd Fl. Ph: (312) 491-5055
Services: Inpatient, assessment and referral
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Children’s Pavillion:
4720 N. Clarendon Ph: Intake: (800) 888-0560; Main: (773) 878-9700
Services: Inpatient, outpatient for children and adolescents. Intensive outpatient program (after school) for adolescents ages 13-17
CRISIS
SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services)
Contact CARES line: (800) 345-9049
*Only for students covered medically by Public Aid/Medicaid (no private insurance)
Hamdard Center
Crisis 24-7 Hotline (866)305-3933
LEGAL
Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF)
120 S. LaSalle Street, Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60603 · 312.341.1070 · 312.341.1041 fax
GENERAL
Howard Area Community Center
Adult Employment Center:
7637 N. Paulina Ph: (773) 262-6622
Adult Education and Family Literacy:
7638 N. Paulina Ph: (773) 262-6622
Health and Human Services:
7648 N. Paulina Ph: (773) 262-6622
Youth Arts & Technology Center:
1527 W. Morse Ph: (773) 381-3652
Early Childhood:
Sheila Reynolds Berner Family Center
7510 North Ashland Avenue Ph: (773) 764-7610
Mental Health Juvenile Justice (MHJJ)
Provides assessment then linkage to interventions such as counseling, mentoring, and other agencies/services as needed.
Criteria (ANY of the following):
* Involvement with juvenile justice
*At-risk of involvement with justice system
*DCFS wards
*Victims of trauma
* Complete a referral form and FAX to number indicated on referral form (Please see school Counselor or Social Worker for the form)
EZRA Multi-Service Center
909 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL 60640
Ph: 773-275-0866
Provides: meals, health programing, food and hygiene pantry, emergency and financial services, and employment services.
Casa Central
1343 N California Ave
T: (773) 645-2300
Services for children and youth: http://www.casacentral.org/our-programs/children-and-youth/
Services for individuals and families: http://www.casace
ntral.org/our-programs/individuals-and-families/
School Age Program: Contact: Karina Cabrales <[email protected]>
Phone: 773-645-2425 | Fax: 773-645-2475
School Age Program is an after-school, out-of-school time program for kids ages 5-12.
Provides: Transportation from certain neighborhood schools to location. Hot meal, homework assistance, and a safe space for students to learn and socialize. Social Emotional Activities and Physical and Nutritional Health Activities every Friday, computer lab time once a week, and during the summer transforms to an all-day summer camp in which activities and field trips are done on a daily basis.
*During the school year open from 2:00 - 6:00 pm, and in the summer we are open from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
**Eligibility for the program: parents or guardians must be working at least 30 hours a week during programming time, meet IDHS income eligibility guidelines, the child must be 5-12 years old and enrolled in school, and the child must be able to function in a group setting. In the event that parents do not qualify due to income, there is always the option of private pay. It must also be noted that transportation is an additional monthly charge of $60/child or $90/2+ children (only applicable during the school year).
EATING DISORDERS
The University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program @ 773.834.5677
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital @ 847.882.1600
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Eating Disorders Associates @ 312.458.9973
The Awakening Center @ 773.929.6262
Advocate at Lutheran General Eating Disorder Day Hospital @ 847.723.2210
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
STATE SUPPORTS
DCFS Hotline (800)252-2873
Updated September 2018
Asian Human Services (AHS)
4753 North Broadway Ph: (773) 293-8430
Suite 700 Fax: (773) 728 - 4751
Chicago, IL 60640
www.ahschicago.org
Community Counseling Centers of Chicago
4740 N. Clark Ph: (773) 769-0205
Services: Individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations and medication management
OTHER REFERRALS
Alternatives
4730 N. Sheridan Rd. Ph: (773) 506-7474
Services: Individual and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, GirlWorld (Ages 10-18)
Advocate Illinois Masonic Behavioral Health Services
938 West Nelson Ph: (773)296-3220 (Intake apt)
Services: Offers mental health, substance abuse treatment and and psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults and families. Accept Medicaid (blue cross ICP, and meridian), medicare, commercial insurances.
Crisis FIRST ACCESS clinic: walk in service Mon-Thurs 10-4:30 Fri 10-2.
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center- Pediatric Developmental Center
836 W. Wellington Ave. Ph: (773) 296-7340
Services: Diagnostic and treatment services for children with autism and behavior issues
Albany Park Community Center
5101 N. Kimball Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625 Ph: (773) 509-5657
https://www.apccchgo.org
Hamdard Center
1542 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660 Ph: (773) 465-4600
www.hamdardcenter.org
contact Melva Spahic at [email protected]
Services: 24-7 Toll free Crisis Line; Individual and family counseling; Case Management; Primary Healthcare Clinic: Community Outreach, Education and Training. Accepts most insurance including Medicaid, and has a sliding fee for those without.
CRISIS TOLL LINE (866)305-3933
JCFS (Jewish Child and Family Services)
3145 W. Pratt Ave. Ph: (855) ASK-JCFS or email: [email protected]
Services: Child and family therapy (Note: accepts private insurance, Medicare, and limited scholarships)
Other services: Children with Disabilities and their Families— workshops, sibshops, camp, respite
GRIEF COUNSELING
Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center
Ph: (312) 922-7474
Ask for Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center. They will connect you with grief counselor closest to your area.
HOSPITALS (with psychiatric evaluations/services)
Garfield Park Hospital
20 N. Ridgeway Ave. Ph: (773) 265-3700
Services: Inpatient, partial hospitalization for children and adolescents, assistance with transportation
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Lincoln Park: 2515 N. Clark St., Ph: (800) 543-7362
Downtown: 225 E. Chicago Ave.
Services: Inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization program (up to age 14)
Chicago Children’s Center for Behavioral Health
1431 N. Claremont Ave., 3rd Fl. Ph: (312) 491-5055
Services: Inpatient, assessment and referral
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Children’s Pavillion:
4720 N. Clarendon Ph: Intake: (800) 888-0560; Main: (773) 878-9700
Services: Inpatient, outpatient for children and adolescents. Intensive outpatient program (after school) for adolescents ages 13-17
CRISIS
SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services)
Contact CARES line: (800) 345-9049
*Only for students covered medically by Public Aid/Medicaid (no private insurance)
Hamdard Center
Crisis 24-7 Hotline (866)305-3933
LEGAL
Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF)
120 S. LaSalle Street, Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 60603 · 312.341.1070 · 312.341.1041 fax
GENERAL
Howard Area Community Center
Adult Employment Center:
7637 N. Paulina Ph: (773) 262-6622
Adult Education and Family Literacy:
7638 N. Paulina Ph: (773) 262-6622
Health and Human Services:
7648 N. Paulina Ph: (773) 262-6622
Youth Arts & Technology Center:
1527 W. Morse Ph: (773) 381-3652
Early Childhood:
Sheila Reynolds Berner Family Center
7510 North Ashland Avenue Ph: (773) 764-7610
Mental Health Juvenile Justice (MHJJ)
Provides assessment then linkage to interventions such as counseling, mentoring, and other agencies/services as needed.
Criteria (ANY of the following):
* Involvement with juvenile justice
*At-risk of involvement with justice system
*DCFS wards
*Victims of trauma
* Complete a referral form and FAX to number indicated on referral form (Please see school Counselor or Social Worker for the form)
EZRA Multi-Service Center
909 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL 60640
Ph: 773-275-0866
Provides: meals, health programing, food and hygiene pantry, emergency and financial services, and employment services.
Casa Central
1343 N California Ave
T: (773) 645-2300
Services for children and youth: http://www.casacentral.org/our-programs/children-and-youth/
Services for individuals and families: http://www.casace
ntral.org/our-programs/individuals-and-families/
School Age Program: Contact: Karina Cabrales <[email protected]>
Phone: 773-645-2425 | Fax: 773-645-2475
School Age Program is an after-school, out-of-school time program for kids ages 5-12.
Provides: Transportation from certain neighborhood schools to location. Hot meal, homework assistance, and a safe space for students to learn and socialize. Social Emotional Activities and Physical and Nutritional Health Activities every Friday, computer lab time once a week, and during the summer transforms to an all-day summer camp in which activities and field trips are done on a daily basis.
*During the school year open from 2:00 - 6:00 pm, and in the summer we are open from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
**Eligibility for the program: parents or guardians must be working at least 30 hours a week during programming time, meet IDHS income eligibility guidelines, the child must be 5-12 years old and enrolled in school, and the child must be able to function in a group setting. In the event that parents do not qualify due to income, there is always the option of private pay. It must also be noted that transportation is an additional monthly charge of $60/child or $90/2+ children (only applicable during the school year).
EATING DISORDERS
The University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program @ 773.834.5677
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital @ 847.882.1600
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Eating Disorders Associates @ 312.458.9973
The Awakening Center @ 773.929.6262
Advocate at Lutheran General Eating Disorder Day Hospital @ 847.723.2210
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
STATE SUPPORTS
DCFS Hotline (800)252-2873
Updated September 2018