Counseling Resources

Need help with your study skills?

• Study help from Dartmouth University
• Math help

• Addiction Center
• Addiction Recovery
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
• Gamblers Anonymous (GA)  
• Live Another Day
• Methadone Centers
• Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
• Northern Illinois Al-Anon
• Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
• Sexual Addiction Help

• Illinois Career Resource Network
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• ONET
• JobHunters Bible

Illinois Action For Children
1340 S. Damen, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL, 60608
http://www.actforchildren.org
referrals@actforchildren.org
(312) 823-1100

Illinois Department of Human Services
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30355
1-800-843-6154

All Kids
Healthcare for Kids
https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalPrograms/AllKids/Pages/default.aspx
1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437)

Illinois Cares for Kids
Childcare Assistance Program
https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/infant/early-care-and-education/child-care-assistance-program 

Financial Assistance for Families
https://childcare.gov/index.php/state-resources?state=18&type=202

Child and Adult Care Food Programs
https://www.fns.usda.gov/programs

Dial 9-8-8 to speak to someone immediately.

Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
Student Assistance Plan (SAP)  (username: TRI004 password: perspectives)

• Breastfeeding Resource Guide
• Breastfeeding USA
• Illinois State Breastfeeding Task Force
• La Leche League
• Parenthesis
• Woman, Infants, Children (WIC)

Catholic Charities North/Northwest Regional Office
1717 Rand Rd., Des Plaines, IL
(847) 376-2100 

Catholic Charities West Regional Office
1400 S. Austin, Cicero, IL
(708) 222-1491

Casa Catalina
4537 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL
(773) 376-9425

Leyden Food Pantry
1001 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL
847-455-5688

Marillac Social Center
2859 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL
(773) 584-3244 

PLCCA
411 W Madison St., Maywood, IL
708-450-3500

St. Vincent Center
2145 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL
312-943-6776

Greater Chicago Food Depository
https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/

African American Women Support Group

Housing Forward
1851 S. 9^th Ave, Maywood, IL
708-338-1724
Emergency: 877-426-6515
https://www.housingforward.org/

JOURNEYS | The Road Home
1140 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL
(847) 963-9163
https://www.journeystheroadhome.org/pads-shelter-program.html

Catholic Charities
312-655-7700
Counseling support line: 312-948-6951
https://www.catholiccharities.net/AboutUs/ServiceAreas/HousingServices.aspx 

Family and Support Services of Chicago
1615 W. Chicago Ave., 5^th Floor, Chicago, IL
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss.html

Hope House of Chicago
3551 W. Roosevelt, Chicago, IL
773-762-6389

YMCA Housing
4251 W Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL
Email: irvingparkhousing@ymcachicago.org
https://www.ymcachicago.org/irvingpark/programs/housing 

Pacific Gardens
1458 S. Canal, Chicago, IL
312-492-9410
https://www.pgm.org/

Safe Haven
(Veteran Housing)
2750 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL
773-435-8300

LGBTQIA+ resources

• The Trevor Project
• NQTTCN
• GLSEN
• Center on Halsted
• Love Is Respect
• NAMI

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America
  (Learn about anxiety disorders through information, resources and links)
• American Psychiatric Association
  (Learn about a variety of mental health issues)
• American Psychological Association
  (Get mental health news, brochures, programs and information)
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
• National Institute of Mental Health
  (Learn about anxiety disorders, social anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and more)
• NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Student Optional Disclosure of Private Mental Health Form

• Controlling Anger
  Some self-help suggestions from the American Psychological Association)
• Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Sarah's Inn
  (Domestic Violence)
• Divorce Care
  (Some self-help suggestions as you recover from the hurt of separation or divorce)
• Life's Problems
  (How to find help for life's problem)
• Counseling Topics

• The Career Interest Game
• The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Child Trends
• Office of Minority Health Service Center
• Healthfinder.gov
• Mayo Clinic
• WebMd

GENERAL RESOURCES

Anxiety

• Anxiety & Depression Association of America (Resources for public and professionals)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD & ADHD)

• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

Bipolar Depression

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Domestic Violence (Partner with our sexual assault prevention grant – CCRT)

• Types of Abuse: https://sarahsinn.org/signs-typesofabuse/
• Perpetrator Services: https://sarahsinn.org/perpetratorservices/
• https://sarahsinn.org/
• Sarah’s Inn 24-hour crisis line: 708-386-4225 (phone) / 708-792-3120 (text)

Pillars - Domestic Violence / Constance Morris House (Shelter for domestic violence)

• 24-hour, confidential domestic violence hotline: 708-485-5254

Drug/Alcohol Abuse/Other Addictions

SAMHA – Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (Government website)

• Evidence Based Programming: https://www.samhsa.gov/ebp-resource-center
• Substance Abuse: https://www.sbirt.care/training.aspx, https://www.sbirt.care/tools.aspx
• Recovery Month: https://www.recoverymonth.gov/

12 step meetings

• Alcohol Anonymous
• Al-Anon (Family and friends of alcoholics)
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Nar-Anon (Family and friends of drug addicts)
• Gamblers Anonymous  
• Sexaholics Anonymous
• Overeaters Anonymous
• Smart Recovery (Excludes spiritual component)

Eating Disorders

• Information: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml
• Low Cost Support: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/free-low-cost-support
• Eating Disorder Helpline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Grief Support

• Grief & Covid
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-psychology-aging/202005/grieving-during-covid-these-tips-will-help
• https://good-grief.org/covid-19/

• Grief Groups
• https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-grief-support-groups-4842333

Relationships

• https://www.loveisrespect.org

 Sexual Abuse/Sexual Assault (Partner with our sexual assault prevention grant – CCRT)

• Pillars: 708-482-9600 (Include resources from CCRT grant as finalized)
• RAINN: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network

Sleep

• https://www.sleepfoundation.org/
• https://www.nosleeplessnights.com/sleep-hygiene/

Suicide Prevention

Resources

• https://suicidology.org/
• https://suicidology.org/trSuicide Prevention Linkaining-accreditation/rrsr-college/  (College)
• https://suicidology.org/training-accreditation/rrsr-clinicians/ (Clinicians)

• JED Foundation: https://www.jedfoundation.org/mental-health-resource-center/
• https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources
• https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  

Trauma

• Using PCL: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/documents/using-PCL5.pdf

General Mental Health

• American Psychiatric Association – Mental health information
• National Institute of Health (Lots of handouts for various conditions)
• 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
• NAMI Chicago
• NAMI West Suburban Cook
• Perspectives
• Student Assistance Plan (free off-campus counseling and community resources - online resources)
• User Name: TRI004    Password: perspectives
• (800) 456-6327 (available 24/7 to speak with a counselor or schedule a session)
  
  
• Perspectives – Spark App

CRISIS RESOURCES

Domestic Violence - 

• Sarah’s Inn (Partner with our sexual assault prevention grant – CCRT) Sarah’s Inn 24 hour crisis line: 708-386-4225 (phone) / 708-792-3120 (text)

 Sexual Assault

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Pillars (Partner with our sexual assault prevention grant – CCRT): 24-hour, confidential sexual assault hotline: 708-482-9600
  

Suicide Prevention Crisis Line

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 800-273-8255

Veterans Crisis Line

General Crisis Lines

Pillars - Main number/24-hour crisis line: 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277)

Crisis Text Line

• Text “HELLO” to 741741
• 24-hour, confidential domestic violence hotline:708-485-5254
• 24-hour, confidential sexual assault hotline: 708-482-9600

Other Hotlines

• https://victimconnect.org/resources/national-hotlines/

Employee Assistance Plan/Student Assistance Plan

• Perspectives
• Student Assistance Plan (free off-campus counseling and community resources - online resources)
• User Name: TRI004    Password: perspectives
• (800) 456-6327 (available 24/7 to speak with a counselor or schedule a session)
  
  

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

• http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean 

 ANXIETY

• https://www.phqscreeners.com/images/sites/g/files/g10060481/f/201412/GAD-7_English.pdf
• https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/GAD-7_Anxiety-updated_0.pdf
• https://www.phqscreeners.com/  (Multiple languages)

BIPOLAR DISORDER

• https://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/bipolar-testing/goldberg-bipolar/
• https://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/bipolar-testing/bipolar-test/

DEPRESSION

• https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/practitioner-pro/bc-guidelines/depression_patient_health_questionnaire.pdf
• https://www.phqscreeners.com/images/sites/g/files/g10060481/f/201412/PHQ-9_English.pdf
• https://www.phqscreeners.com/  (Multiple languages)

DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE

• BASICS (Alcohol - College): https://www.amazon.com/Alcohol-Screening-Intervention-College-Students/dp/1572303921
• DAST - 20 (Drug Use): https://www.hrsa.gov/behavioral-health/drug-use-questionnaire-dast-20

 EATING DISORDERS

• https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool

SUICIDE RISK

• https://cssrs.columbia.edu/the-columbia-scale-c-ssrs/cssrs-for-communities-and-healthcare/#filter=.general-use.english
• https://cssrs.columbia.edu/the-columbia-scale-c-ssrs/translations/

TRAUMA

• PTSD: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/documents/PCL5_Standard_form.PDF
• PTSD Military: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/assessment/documents/APCLM.pdf

MINDFULNESS RESOURCES

Insight Timer App
A multifaceted gateway to more than 30,000 guided sessions that tap into every emotion rattling your nerves, it also offers relaxing music tracks, a section for kids, and therapeutic pep talks.

Calm App
The Calm App is a portal to peace of mind -- soothing what you have going on: anxiety, stress, a desire to break bad habits, etc. There are walking meditations, body scans and masterclasses.

Headspace App
App offers guided courses and quick meditations, sleep music and soundscapes for calming the nerves and settling the mind.

Buddhify App
This App focuses on mobile and on-the-go meditation sessions. It’s a way to introduce meditation into daily circumstances: like during a work break, while you’re with a friend, when you can’t sleep, etc.

TED Talks
“All it takes is 10 mindful minutes”
https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddicombe_all_it_takes_is_10_mindful_minutes#t-409499

When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. (No need for incense or sitting in uncomfortable positions.)

“How to tame your wandering mind”
https://www.ted.com/talks/amishi_jha_how_to_tame_your_wandering_mind#t-583366

Amishi Jha studies how we pay attention: the process by which our brain decides what's important out of the constant stream of information it receives. Both external distractions (like stress) and internal ones (like mind-wandering) diminish our attention's power, Jha says -- but some simple techniques can boost it. "Pay attention to your attention," Jha says.

“Want to be happy? Be grateful”
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful?language=en

The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.

WEBSITES

http://www.mindful.org
Contains sections on how to be mindful at work, at home, and in your life. It has wonderful how-to’s on mindfulness practice and articles from the thought leaders in the field.

http://www.freemindfulness.org
Freemindfulness is a website, which gathers resources from a community of mindfulness practitioners. There is a ‘free resources’ section with mindfulness practices to download.

https://goamra.org
For those interested in the research and science behind Mindfulness, The American Mindfulness Research Association was founded in 2013 and is a website that brings together the latest research in Mindfulness. The have a monthly research letter that you can subscribe to.

http://www.pocketmindfulness.com
Pocketmindfulness is a perfect starting place for people who want to try mindfulness but don’t know where to start.

https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/marc
The UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center has a web page of free mindfulness mediations to download and try. A great place to start or try new things.

Triton College Counseling & Wellness Support Services

To schedule an appointment with a counselor, please contact us at: counsel@triton.edu
(708) 456-0300 Ext. 3588