Community Resources

Call4Calm
Text 552020

Family Service Center
3545 Lake Avenue
Suite 200
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
(847) 251-7350

Illinois Department of Human Resources

Josselyn Center
405 Central Avenue
Northfield, IL 60093
(847) 441-5600

Jewish Child and Family Services
255 Revere Drive
Suite 200
Northbrook, IL 60062
(855) ASK-JCFS

Youth Services of Northbrook and Glenview
3080 West Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 724-2620

Crisis Hotline

Al-Anon/Alateen- NW Chicago: (847) 358-0338
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Eating Disorders): (630) 577-1330
Families Anonymous: (800) 736-9805
Friends of Battered Women and Their Children (24-hr phone): (800) 603- HELP(4357)
The Harbour, Inc. (Press “1” for emergency shelter): (847) 297-8541
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services: (800) 252-2873
Narcotics Anonymous: (708) 848-4884
National Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453
National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence: (202) 429-6695
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
National Runaway Switchboard: (800) 621-3230
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault: (888) 802-8890
Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
Zacharias Center Sexual Abuse Center 24 hour Support Line: (847) 872-779

Crisis Resources

CALL 911 if a person is in immediate danger of harming self and/or harming others

Additional Crisis Resources if no immediate danger of harming self and/or harming others:

Glenview Police Department Counseling

(847) 901-6105

Northbrook Police Counseling Department
1401 Landwehr Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 664-4430

The Harbour
1440 Renaissance Drive
Suite 240
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 297-8540

Haven for Youth
825 Green Bay Road
Suite 200
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-6630

Northfield Township Food Pantry
1928 Lehigh
Glenview IL, 60026
(847) 724-7055

The Night Ministry
4711 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-9000

Education and Prevention Resources

Family Action Network
Local non-profit curating a free, high-quality human development speaker series open to the public.

Jed Foundation
National organization protecting emotional health and preventing suicide for teens and young adults.

Greater Good Science Center
Through articles, videos, quizzes, and podcasts, Greater Good Science Center bridges the gap between scientific journals and people’s daily lives, particularly for parents, educators, business leaders, and health care professionals.

National Institutes of Health

Start your Recovery
Startyourrecovery.org offers relatable information for people who are dealing with substance use issues- and their family members and friends.

National Association of School Psychologists
Professional organization that promotes the mental health and educational competence of all children.

Lurie Gender Development
Resources for transgender individuals and students, educators, parents and allies in the Chicago area and nationwide.

Websites offering encouragement, hope, and social change:

GBS Reporting Concerns

TextForHelp

The district has contracted with Text-A-Tip for many years. The company has recently been purchased and changed its name to TextForHelp. Students will continue to text 1-844-823-5323 and text GBSHELP. This resource is staffed by licensed therapists, the line is available 24/7, and all conversations are fully confidential.

Safe2HelpIL

Safe2HelpIL is a 24/7 program in which students can use a free app, text/phone, and website to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. Students can access this hotline in the following ways:

Call: 844-4-SAFEIL
Text: SAFE2 (72332)
Email: HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com

Titan Concern Form

Students can also choose to use the online Titan Concern Form to report concerns regarding safety of other students. Concerns reported on days when school is not in session WILL NOT be seen until the following school day. In the case of an emergency, call 911. The online reporting form can be found here.

In order to best address your concern, the following information is helpful:

What you are reporting?
What time did or when will the incident occur?
Who are the individuals/groups involved?
How did you learn of the information you are sharing?
A description of the incident
How can we get in touch with you? (optional)

Northwest Community Healthcare
800 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 618-1000

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health
852 South West Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 305-5027

NorthShore Behavioral Health
777 Park Avenue West
Highland Park IL 60035
(847) 432-8000

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Behavioral Health
1775 Dempster Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 723-2210