Hope and Health
Resources for Social Emotional Support
“Self care is not selfish. You must fill your own cup before you can pour into others.”
Visit our Support Services webpage for additional resources on stress, teen depression, suicide prevention, substance abuse, and community counseling resources.
Be Kind to Your Mind
Tips to cope with stress
PAUSE.Breathe. Notice how you feel
TAKE BREAKS from COVID-19 content
MAKE TIME to sleep and exercise
REACH OUT and stay connected
SEEK HELP if overwhelmed or unsafe
How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus
Cyberstalking, Cyberbullying Safety Tips
Read more about the topic of self-care in “Active Minds”
Link between Mental Health and Physical Health
For Parents: How to talk to your child and help them cope with coronavirus
A Parent Resource from the National Associations of School Psychologists and School Nurses
Rosecrance resources for parents of teens with substance abuse or mental health challenges
Warning Signs & Symptoms of Mental Illness
6 Ways You Can Protect Yourself From Anxiety About The Coronavirus
Call4Calm
The Illinois Department of Human Services' Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19.
Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text "TALK" to 5-5-2-0-2-0, or for Spanish, "HABLAR" to the same number: 5-5-2-0-2-0. Call4Calm is free to use, and individuals will remain anonymous.
Once a resident sends a text to the hotline, within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor employed by a local community mental health center to provide support.
Individuals can also text 5-5-2-0-2-0, with key words such as "unemployment" or "food" or "shelter" and will receive information on how navigate and access supports and service.
The Heart Connection - grief support program for children aged 3 - 21
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Each age group is facilitated by trained professional volunteers
Group sizes are limited - registrations taken on a first come, first serve basis
More Bereavement services at Little Company of Mary
Erika's Lighthouse - Teen depression is real, common, and serious. Educating yourself about it can make it understandable, treatable, and manageable.
Erika's Lighthouse Teen Toolbox
Natural High - What's your natural high?
Tools You Can Use!
Build your emotional intelligence skills!
Coping Skills and Stress Relievers