Dealing with Teen Issues
Being a teen these days is harder than ever. Teens are faced with numerous personal issues that often require intervention. We are committed to providing the best help that students may need to work through any problems that they may face. As a parent, if you are concerned about your teen and would like assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the High School Counseling Office.
Mrs. Fran David Mrs. Ann Raley
Last names beginning with A-L Last Names beginning with M-Z
Below there are numerous helpful websites which can used as support resources.
Domestic Violence:
www.domesticviolence.org or www.ncadv.org or www.ndvh.org
1-900-799-7233 or 1-708-386-4225
Child Abuse Hotline- 1-800-25-ABUSE or 217-524-2606
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/index.shtml
Prevent child Abuse- www.Preventchildabuseillinois.org
Eating Disorders:
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders http://www.anad.org/ 847-831-3438
National Eating Disorders Association- www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
(1-800-931-2237)
http://www.kidsource.com/contnet/disorder.html
Erika’s Lighthouse- www.erikaslighthouse.org
Mental Health issues:
Anxiety Disorders- http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/anxietymenu.cfm
Erikas’ Lighthouse- www.erikaslighthouse.org
Internet Mental Health- www.athealth.com
Mayo Clinic – www.Mayoclinic.org
National Alliance on Mental Health Illness – www.nami.org
Need to Talk-Covenant House 24 hour toll free crisis line www.ninline.org or help@nineline.org (1-800-999-9999)
The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation – www.afsp.org
Pregnancy:
Carenet Pregnancy Services – www.care-net.org or 1-800-395-HELP
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy – www.TheNationalCampaign.org or www.stayteen.org
Substance Abuse Issues:
Drug information - www.theantidrug.com
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration- http://www.samhsa.gov/
Alanon/Alateen - http://www.al-anon.org or 630-627-4441
Alcoholics Anonymous - http://www.aa.org or 312-346-1475
Maijuana Use: http://theantidrug.com
Web of Addictions – http://www.well.com/user/woa
Addiction Services-
Resurrection Behavioral Health www.access.reshealth.org
Northwest Community Hospital- http://www.nch.org/medical-services/youth-center/index.php
Rosecrance Health Network- www.rosecrance.org
Suicide Prevention:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- www.afsp.org
Jason Foundation- www.Jasonfoundation.com
Youth Suicide Prevention – http://www.spyc.sanpedro.com/suicide.htm
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