- Grant Community High School
- Social Emotional Support/Suicide Prevention Resources
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Suicide Prevention Resources
Grant Community High School has teamed up with Elyssa's Mission. Elyssa's Mission is a foundation that provides help, support and suicide prevention programs to prevent teen suicide: Elyssa's Mission Page with Resources
National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH)
El Suicidio en los Estados Unidos de América: Preguntas frecuentes (Español)
Suicide is Preventable and Help is Available
Warning Signs of Depression
Depression: A Primer for Parents
¿Qué es la depresión? (Español)
Self-Care Strategies
5 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health
LGBTQ+ Resources
Mental Health Community Resources
Area Referral/Resource List - 2022
Referencia de áreas/lista de recursos - 2022Substance Abuse Treatment Resources
Substance Abuse Treatment Options
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens
Qué es el tratamiento para el abuso de sustancias? (Español)
Crisis Phone Numbers
If your child has Medicaid (0-21), All Kids, has no mental health insurance or is a ward of DCFS, parents can call CARES (Crisis and Referral Entry Service): 1-800-345-9049, 24 hours a day.
DCFS- Department of Children and Family Services: 1-800-25-ABUSE
Underage Gambling Resources
Support Groups
Click here to see the academic, social and emotional groups offered at GCHS.
Sexual Assault/Violence
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National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
If you think you're in an abusive relationship, you can text, chat or call to talk with trained counselors.
-Text "LOVE" to 22555
-Chat online here
-Call 1-866-331-9474
RAINN National Sexual Violence Hotline
800-656-4673 (HOPE)
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center
847-872-7799
Chat online here
Male Sexual Abuse and Assault
Chat online here
Help Hotlines for Teens
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USA National 24/7 Suicide Hotline
1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Find them online here
Lake Country 24 Hour Crisis Phone Counseling
847-377-8088
McHenry County 24 Hour Crisis Line Intervention
800-892-8900
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
800-273-8255
Text "123Tip" along with your anonymous tip to Tip-411 (847-411).
Text "LAKECO" to 844-823-5323
Call4Calm
Text "TALK" to 552020, or for Spanish, "HABLAR" to 552020. Individuals can also text 552020, with key words such as "unemployment" or "food" or "shelter" and will receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services.
211 helps individuals, families, and providers navigate and connect with a wide range of local health and human services, including mental health services, addiction support and rehabilitation, crisis counseling, supplemental food programs, shelter and affordable housing options, employment and education support, financial support, disaster information and relief…and much more!