Counseling Center
Mission
Saint Xavier University's Counseling Center strives to nurture the holistic well-being of each student. Through culturally humble and compassionate counseling, our licensed counselors embark on a journey of self-discovery, balance, and personal growth with students, empowering them to thrive both academically and personally.
Vision
We envision a vibrant, student-centered community where everyone is inspired to grow into their fullest self—resilient, reflective, and ready to shape a just and compassionate world.
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Contact Us
The Counseling Center offers in-person, telehealth, and phone sessions for eligible students.
To request services, complete a Request for Services Form electronically, or complete one in the Counseling Center (Driehaus Center, 3911 W. 103rd Street). You should receive a phone call or email from our coordinator within 1-2 business
days to schedule your initial appointment. Note: We can only correspond with students' SXU-issued email accounts, so please be sure to check your
SXU email regularly.
You will be emailed consent forms and surveys to be completed prior to your initial appointment.
Meet with your counselor for an initial consultation to evaluate and set goals. All sessions are 45 minutes long.
Confidentiality
Counselors maintain strict professional standards of confidentiality and privacy. The exceptions to confidentiality are when you indicate or a counselor believes you present a foreseeable danger to yourself or others, a child or vulnerable adult is being subjected to abuse or neglect or a court order requires disclosure of counseling files. Our files are separate from your academic and health records. In order to ensure the highest quality of care, we sometimes consult with clinical supervisors and fellow counselors. This consultation falls within the bounds of confidentiality and all efforts are made to ensure your privacy.
Saint Xavier's Counseling Center abides by the Ethical Standards of the American Counseling Association. Your request for services and the information you share are considered confidential in accordance with these standards. No information will be released without your written consent. SXU student educational records are also protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Please review the limits of confidentiality on the Counseling Center Consent for Services (PDF).
Request for Services
Click on the button below to request an appointment with a counselor through the Patient Portal.
If this is an emergency, please call 911 or 3911 on campus.
Request Services
Short-Term Individual Counseling
- Individual counseling is a one-on-one process between a client and a trained mental health professional (LPC/LSW or LCPC/LCSW). The goal is to help the individual explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe, confidential environment. Saint Xavier students can see a therapist for up to 12 sessions in an academic year.
- Crisis interventions are one-time appointments designed to help a student resolve a mental health crisis.
- Triage/one-time appointments are designed to help a student resolve an immediate clinical issue or help a student connect to providers in the community.
Outreach Events
- Wellness events (mental health screening days, AODEP, social events, etc.) throughout the academic year connect the Counseling Center to students and provide information on various mental health resources or coping skills.
- In-classroom presentations provide education.
Professional Trainings
- QPR (question, persuade, and refer) is training to help the collegiate community recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
- Training will be offered to educate faculty and staff on how to respond to distressed students.
- Training will be provided for professional staff and student leaders, including resident assistants, peer ministers, and others.
Meet the Staff
Raul Andrade
Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3134
Email: andrade@sxu.edu
Tayah Brent
Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3824
Email: brent@sxu.edu
Melissa Butler
Coordinator
Phone: 773-298-4045
Email: mabutler@sxu.edu
Dennis Garrido
Bilingual Counselor
Phone: 773-298-3688
Email: garridoaviles@sxu.edu
Gricel Serrano
Director of Counseling
Phone: 773-298-3137
Email: gserrano@sxu.edu
Staff and Faculty Resources
In-Class Presentation
The Counseling Center offers in-class presentations on various mental health-related topics. If you would like a staff member to come present to your classroom, please contact counselingservicesFREESXU.
If you are concerned about a student, we suggest that you encourage them to come to the Counseling Center or fill out a Request for Services form online to discuss the situation with a counselor.
Here are some helpful ways to refer a student:
- Suggest that the student come to the Counseling Center, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Call the main line (ext. 4045) while you are with the student in order to facilitate contact. The student can then speak to someone regarding services.
- Walk the student over to the Counseling Center, located at 3911 103rd Street in the Driehaus Center. If this is an emergency, a counselor will speak to the student immediately.
Please remember that the communication between a counselor and client is confidential.
Without written consent from the student, we cannot and do not discuss the details of a student's situation or even whether a student is connected with the Counseling Center.
For further information, refer to the Students of Concern: A Guide for Faculty and Staff (PDF).
For some quick tips on supporting students and contacting the Counseling Center, download a copy of our Quick Reference Guide (PDF).
- If you are having a mental health crisis or feel that you need to talk to someone
during a time when the Counseling Center is closed AND you live on campus, call your
RA/SLP and they will help evaluate the situation.
- If you are off campus and you think you are in crisis, there are many crisis hotlines:
- Crisis Textline: Text HOME to 741-741
- Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860
- National Suicide Crisis Lifeline: Call 988
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+) Call 866-488-7386 or text START 678-678
- Call 911 and request transportation to the nearest hospital or ask a loved one to take you to the nearest Emergency Room.
- Experiencing serious thoughts about suicide or harm to yourself and worry that you may act upon them.
- Experiencing serious thoughts of doing harm to another person and worry you may act upon them.
- Experiencing hallucinations (hearing, seeing, feeling things that no one else hears, sees, or feels). For example, hearing voices or seeing objects or living things not heard or seen by others.
- Have been recently sexually assaulted.
- Have recently experienced trauma in the form of witnessing or experiencing sexual and/or physical violence.
The Counseling Center has an extensive list of outside resources for concerns and situations that exceed the scope of current services. Your counselor can discuss referral options to outside providers. Any services outside of the Counseling Center are subject to costs per that provider and may be eligible for health insurance reimbursement.
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Martha's | General and substance use counseling. | 877-692-8686 | Multiple locations | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Palos Community Hospital Behavioral Health | Hospital and outpatient care, including counseling and substance use. | 708-361-8255 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Advocate Family Care Network | Wide range of behavioral health services for children, adults, and couples, and families. | 800-216-1110 | 4700 W. 95th Street, Suite LL5, Oak Lawn | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Chicago Christian Counseling Center | Faith-based counseling (Christian). |
800-361-6880 | 15127 S. 73rd Avenue, Suite G, Orland Park (and other locations) | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Family Counseling Agency Trinity Services | Counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Includes substance abuse treatment. | 815-485-6197 | 301 Veterans Park Way, New Lenox | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Genesis Therapy Center | Counseling for individuals, couples, and families. | 708-535-7320 | 6006 159th Street Unit C, Oak Forest (multiple locations) |
Weekdays Weekends |
| Guardian Angel | Temporary housing, counseling, education, and prevention Programs for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services offered in English and Spanish. | 815-729-1228 | 168 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Counseling, health, and HIV/AIDS services to promote health and wellness of LGBTQ community. |
773-388-1600 | 4025 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago |
Mon - Thu Fri Sat |
|
| Lutheran Social Services | Programs for foster care, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment, residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society. | 847-635-4600 | 1001 E. Touhy Avenue #50, Des Plaines | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Individual and group counseling and psychiatric services for adults and children. Intensive outpatient programs for adults. Temporary supervised housing for people with mental illnesses. Services in Spanish available. |
Southwest: Blue Island: |
Southwest: Blue Island: |
Mon - Fri Tue, Thurs |
| Orland Township Youth and Family Services | Counseling, community outreach, and prevention/ youth commission programs. |
708-403-4222 | 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tue - Thurs 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| The Pilsen Wellness Center | Culturally sensitive services: mental health, substance use disorder, youth and HIV prevention services, and alt. secondary education to Latino community. Offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment. | 773-579-0832 | 2319 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| YWCA | Psychotherapy, child mental health services, and sexual violence support. | 708-754-0486 | 320 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| ACCESS Blue Island Family Health Center | Behavioral health, family medicine, counseling, discount prescription drug services, and HIV testing. Offers services in Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, Ibo, and Nepali. | 708-385-6100 | 13000 Maple Avenue, Blue Island |
Mon, Wed, Thu Tue, Fri Sat |
| New Choice Intervention | Mental health assessment, counseling and therapy for individuals, families, group, crisis intervention, and behavioral intervention and treatment. | 708-566-1768 | 142 E. 154th Street, Harvey | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| The Center for Self Actualization | Assist in achieving wellness of mind and body through counseling and yoga services for all ages and needs. | 708-529-3011 | 3317 W. 95th Street, Suite 101, Evergreen Park | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (0every day) |
| Thrive Counseling Center | Counseling services for all ages, psychiatric assessments and diagnosis, and a 24 hour mental health crisis line. | 708-383-7500 | 120 S. Marion Street, Oak Park |
Mon - Thu Fri Sat |
| The Center for Psychological Services | Counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. | 708-424-0001 | 10735 S. Cicero Avenue Suite 208, Oak Lawn |
Mon - Fri Sat |
| Begin Within Therapy | Individual, marriage, and group counseling. | 773-796-3712 | 3301 W. 111th Street, Chicago | Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Beverly Therapists | Counseling for children, adults, and families. | 773-310-3488 | 10725 S. Western Avenue (second floor), Chicago | Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Illinois Department of Human Resources | Assists families in need by helping them apply for WIC, SNAP, TANF or other social services. Assists with medical programs (including substance abuse), emergency food, shelter, and child care. | 773-660-4700 | 831 W. 119th Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Envision Unlimited | Provides day programs, community living services, employment services, a foster care program, and mental health services for those with disabilities. | 312-346-6230 | 8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago |
Mon - Fri |
| Asian Human Services | Health care and mental health services. | 773-293-8430 | 4753 N. Broadway Street Suite 700, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Inner City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) | A community organization that fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center. | 773-434-4626 | 2744 W. 63rd Street, Chicago |
Sun Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri Wed |
| Associated Counseling and Wellness Center |
Addiction assistance, EMDR trauma treatment, eating disorder intervention, treatments, and individual and family counseling. | 708-597-0032 | 4500 147th Street, Midlothian |
Mon - Fri Sat |
| Healing Center at Silver Lake Gardens | Counseling services for children, teens, and families. | 708-586-9303 | 15127 73rd Avenue, Orland Park |
Mon - Fri Sat |
| Access Living | Independent residential living to individuals with disabilities. | 312-640-2100 | 115 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Linden Oaks Outpatient Center | Inpatient and outpatient therapy. |
Hindsdale: Naperville: |
Hindsdale: Naperville: |
24/7 |
| Catholic Charities | Housing, food, domestic violence, individual and family counseling, and substance use. | 312-655-7700 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Stickney Public Health District Counseling | Individual, family, and couples therapy, including LGBTQ-affirming services. | 708-237-8918 | 5635 State Road, Burbank | Mon - Fri |
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Abused Women Coalition | Immediate help for survivors of domestic violence. | 773-278-4566 | 24/7 | |
| YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline | Crisis intervention, information and referrals to survivors. | 888-293-2080 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| DCFS Hotline | Please report all concerns about child abuse and neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services. | 800-252-2873 | 24/7 | |
| Depression Hotline | Crisis intervention for depression. | 630-482-9696 | 24/7 | |
| Hopeline | Online chat provides crisis intervention for suicide, depression, and other mental health concerns. | 24/7 | ||
| National Suicide Prevention LifeLine | Immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crises. Provides referrals. Website provides separate number for those deaf and hard of hearing. | 800-273-8255 | 24/7 | |
| >National Domestic Violence Hotline | Provides assistance to survivors of domestic violence. | 800-799-7233 | 24/7 | |
| Pillars Mobile Crisis Hotline | Free crisis hotline for help with suicidal behaviors, domestic violence, mental health crisis, family conflict, counseling, and residential eviction. Most services offered in Spanish also. | 708-745-5277 | 24/7 | |
| NAMI Chicago | Information, referrals, support, education, advocacy, and hope to those that know someone with mental illness. |
312-563-0445 |
1801 W, Warner Avenue Suite 202, Chicago |
Mon - Fri Sat - Sun |
| Thrive Counseling Center | Counseling services for all ages, psychiatric assessments and diagnosis, and a 24-hour mental health crisis line. |
708-383-7500 |
120 S. Marion Street, Oak Park |
Mon - Thu Fri Sat |
| Sarah's Inn | Comprehensive services, support, and safe environment for families and children impacted by domestic violence. | 708-386-4225 | 24/7 | |
| Pillars Sexual Assault Hotline | Crisis hotline for individuals who have experienced sexual assault recently or in the past. | 708-482-9600 | 24/7 | |
| >Pillars Domestic Violence Hotline | Confidential domestic violence hotline. | 708-485-5254 | 24/7 | |
| Stickney Public Health District Counseling | Crisis services available by phone for residents of Stickney Township. | 708-681-HELP | Evenings and weekends |
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Martha's |
General and substance use counseling. |
877-692-8686 | Multiple locations | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| DCFS Hotline | Please report all concerns about child abuse and neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services. | 800-252-2873 | 24/7 | |
| Pillars Mobile Crisis Hotline | Free crisis hotline for help with suicidal behaviors, domestic violence, mental health crisis, family conflict, counseling, and residential eviction. Most services offered in Spanish also. | 708-745-5277 | 24/7 | |
| Advocate Family Care Network | Wide range of behavioral health services for children, adults, couples, and families. | 800-216-1110 | 4700 W. 95th Street, Suite LL5, Oak Lawn | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Genesis Therapy Center | Counseling for families and parenting programs. |
708-535-7320 |
6006 159th Street Unit C, Oak Forest (multiple locations) |
Weekdays/evenings Weekends (day) |
| Lutheran Social Services | Programs for foster care, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment, residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society. | 847-635-4600 | 1001 E. Touhy Avenue #50, Des Plaines | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Lutheran Social Services - Intact Family Services | Follow-up services for families involved with DCFS following a report of neglect and/or abuse. | 708-489-2894 | Blue Island | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Individual and group counseling and psychiatric services for adults and children. Intensive outpatient programs for adults. Temporary supervised housing for people with mental illnesses. Services in Spanish available. |
Southwest: Blue Island: |
Southwest: 10537 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills Blue Island: 13136 S. Western Avenue |
Mon - Fri Tue, Thurs |
| Orland Township Youth and Family Services | Counseling, community outreach, and prevention/ youth commission programs. |
708-403-4222 |
14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park |
Mon - Fri Tue - Thurs |
| The Pilsen Wellness Center | Mental health, substance use disorder, youth and HIV prevention services, and alt. secondary education for Latino community. Offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment. | 773-579-0832 | 2319 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| YWCA | Psychotherapy, child mental health services, and sexual violence support | 708-754-0486 | 320 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| ACCESS Blue Island family Health Center | Behavioral health, family medicine, counseling, discount prescription drug services, and HIV testing. Offers services in Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, Ibo, and Nepali. |
708-385-6100 |
13000 Maple Avenue, Blue Island |
Mon, Wed, Thu Tue, Fri Sat |
| New Choice Intervention | Mental health assessment counseling and therapy for individuals/ families/ group, crisis intervention, and behavioral intervention and treatment. | 708-566-1768 | 142 E. 154th Street, Harvey | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sarah's Inn |
Comprehensive services, support, and safe environment for families and children impacted by domestic violence. |
708-386-3305 Crisis hotline: 708-386-4225 |
309 Harrison Street #100, Oak Park | 24/7 |
| Illinois Department of Human Services | Assists families in need by helping them apply for WIC, SNAP, TANF or other social services. Assists with medical programs (including substance abuse), emergency food, shelter and child care. |
773-660-4700 |
831 W. 119th Street, Chicago |
Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m |
| Illinois Action for Children | Supports children and families affected by poverty with child care and financial support. | 312-823-1100 | 8741 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Maryville Crisis Nursery | Provides residential programs for children in need, family support programs, mental health services, and health care services. | 773-205-3600 | 4015 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago | |
| Asian Human Services | Health care and mental health services. | 773-293-8430 | 4753 N. Broadway Street Suite 700, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Inner City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) | A community organization that fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center. |
773-434-4626 |
2744 W. 63rd Street, Chicago |
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Wed Fri Sun |
| Ignite | Emergency and supportive housing for youth and young adults. | 312-568-5700 | 180 N. Michigan Avenue #1900, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| El Rascate | Supportive housing for LGBTQ, Latino, and African American youth and young adults. | 872-829-2662 | 2703 W. Division Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Associated Counseling and Wellness Center | Addiction assistance, EMDR trauma treatment, eating disorder intervention/ treatments, and individual and family counseling. |
708-597-0032 |
4500 147th Street, Midlothian |
Mon - Fri Sat |
| Healing Center at Silver Lake Gardens | Counseling services for children, teens, and families. |
708-586-9303 |
15127 73rd Avenue, Orland Park |
Mon - Fri Sat |
| Access Living | Independent residential living to individuals with disabilities. | 312-640-2100 | 115 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Catholic Charities | Housing, food, domestic violence, individual and family counseling, and substance use. | 312-655-7700 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Stickney Public Health District Counseling | Individual, family, and couples therapy, including LGBTQ- affirming services. | 708-237-8918 | 5635 State Road, Burbank | Mon - Fri |
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Martha's | General and substance use counseling. | 877-692-8686 | Multiple locations | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Pillars Mobile Crisis Hotline | Free crisis hotline for help with residential eviction and other services. Offers most services in English and Spanish with sliding scale (pay what you can). | 708-745-5277 | 24/7 | |
| Guardian Angel | Temporary housing, counseling, education, and prevention programs for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services offered in English and Spanish. | 815-729-1228 | 168 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights | Serves the homeless, people living in poverty, and those seeking safety by providing services such as housing, health, and jobs. | 312-660-1300 | 208 S. LaSalle Street Suite 1300, Chicago | 24/7 |
| Metropolitan Family Services |
Temporary supervised housing for people with mental illnesses. Services in Spanish available. |
Southwest: Blue Island: |
Southwest: 10537 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills Blue Island: 13136 S. Western Avenue |
Mon - Fri Tue, Thurs |
| The Pilsen Wellness Center | Mental health, substance use disorder, youth and HIV prevention services, and alt. secondary education for Latino community. Offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment. | 773-579-0832 | 2319 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| New Choice Intervention | Services for the mentally ill who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. | 708-566-1768 | 142 E. 154th Street, Harvey | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Chicago House and Social Services | Social service organization that supports individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS and the broader LGBTQ community with housing, health, and employment support. | 773-248-5200 | 1925 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. -5 p.m. |
| The Olive Branch | Emergency, interim and permanent shelter and meals to women, children, and families who need housing. Residential addiction recovery for homeless men. | 773-660-8625 | 6310 S Claremont Avenue, Chicago | 24/7 |
| Chicago City Services |
Shelter for the homeless. Please inform the operator. |
Phone: 311 Outside of the Chicago area call: 312-744-5000 |
2111 W. Lexington Street, Chicago | 24/7 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Law Project | Legal assistance and housing resources for homeless youth and young adults. | 312-641-4140 | 70 E. Lake Street Suite 720, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. -5 p.m. |
| Chicago Housing Authority | Helps people find housing, programs and services. | 312-742-8500 | 60 E. Van Buren Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Illinois Department of Human Resources | Assists families in need by helping them apply for WIC, SNAP, TANF or other social services. Assists with medical programs (including substance abuse), emergency food and shelter and child care. | 773-660-4700 | 831 W. 119th Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Envision Unlimited | Provides day programs, community living services, employment services, a foster care program, and mental health services for those with disabilities. | 312-346-6230 | 8 S. Michigan Avenue Suite 1700, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Resolves critical legal issues that trap people in poverty. | 312-341-1070 | 120 S. La Salle Street #900, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Inner City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) | A community organization that fosters health, wellness and healing in the inner city by organizing for social change, cultivating the arts, and operating a holistic health center. |
773-434-4626 |
2744 W. 63rd Street, Chicago |
Sun Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri Wed |
| Ignite | Emergency and supportive housing for youth and young adults. | 312-568-5700 | 180 N. Michigan Avenue #1900, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| El Rascate | Supportive housing for LGBTQI, Latino, and African American youth and young adults. | 872-829-2662 | 2703 W. Division Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Emergency and Transitional Housing program | Gives immediate shelter services to the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. | 1-800-843-6154 | Multiple locations | |
| Access Living | Independent residential living to individuals with disabilities. | 312-640-2100 | 115 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Catholic Charities | Housing, food, domestic violence, individual and family counseling, and substance use. | 312-655-7700 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To confidentially ask questions about HIV/AIDS and get referrals for further support. | 800-243-2437 | 24/7 | ||
| Genesis Therapy Center | Psycho-educational group for family and friends of LGBTQ children and teens. |
708-535-7320 |
6006 159th Street Unit C, Oak Forest (Multiple locations) |
Weekdays/evenings Weekends (day) |
| Howard Brown Health | Counseling, health, and HIV/AIDS services to promote health and wellness of LGBT community. |
773-388-1600 |
4025 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago |
Mon - Thu Fri - Sat |
| Social service organization that supports individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS and the broader LGBTQ community with housing, health, and employment support. | 773-248-5200 | 1925 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Fr 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
|
| Supportive housing for LGBTQ, Latino, and African American youth and young adults. | 872-829-2662 | 2703 W. Division Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
|
| Stickney Public Health District Counseling | Individual, family, and couples therapy, including LGBTQ-affirming services. | 708-237-8918 | 5635 State Road, Burbank | Mon - Fri |
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Aids Hotline | To confidentially ask questions about HIV/AIDS and get referrals for further support. | 800-243-2437 | 24/7 | |
| Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights | Serves the homeless, people living in poverty, and those seeking safety by providing services such as housing, health, and jobs. | 312-660-1300 | 208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1300, Chicago | 24/7 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Individual and group counseling and psychiatric services for adults and children. Intensive outpatient programs for adults. Temporary supervised housing for people with mental illnesses. Services in Spanish available. |
Southwest: Blue Island: |
Southwest: Blue Island: |
Mon - Fri Tue - Thurs |
| Orland Township Youth and Family Services | Counseling, community outreach, and prevention/youth commission programs. A food pantry is located at same township facility. |
708-403-4222 |
14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park |
Mon - Fri Tue - Thurs |
| The Pilsen Wellness Center | Mental health, substance use disorder, youth and HIV prevention services, and alt. secondary education for Latino community. Offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment. | 773-579-0832 | 2319 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| NAMI Chicago | Information, referrals, support, education, advocacy, and hope to those that know someone with mental illness. |
312-563-0445 |
1801 W. Warner Avenue Suite 202, Chicago |
Mon - Fri Sat - Sun |
| ACCESS Blue Island Family Health Center | Behavioral health, family medicine, counseling, discount prescription drug services, and HIV testing. Offers services in Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, Ibo, and Nepali. |
708-385-6100 |
13000 Maple Avenue, Blue Island |
Mon, Wed, Thu Tue, Fri Sat |
| New Choice Intervention | Mental health assessment, counseling and therapy for individuals/ families/group, crisis intervention, and behavioral intervention and treatment. Services for the mentally ill who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. |
708-566-1768 | 142 E. 154th Street, Harvey | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| The Center For Self Actualization | Assist in achieving wellness of mind and body through counseling and yoga services for all ages and needs. | 708-529-3011 | 3317 W. 95th Street Suite 101, Evergreen Park | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. every day |
| The Olive Branch | Emergency, interim and permanent shelter and meals to women, children, and families who need housing. Residential addiction recovery for homeless men. | 773-660-8625 | 6310 S. Claremont Avenue, Chicago | 24/7 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Law Project | Legal assistance and housing resources for homeless youth and young adults. | 312-641-4140 | 70 E. Lake Street Suite 720, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Illinois Department of Human Services | Assists families in need by helping them apply for WIC, SNAP, TANF or other social services. Assists with medical programs (including substance abuse), emergency food and shelter and child care. | 773-660-4700 | 831 W. 119th Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Social Security Disability Determination | Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities. | 800-772-1213 | Multiple locations | |
| Women Employed | Assists with student aid and financial debts, helps women find employment, and provides resources to help women know and understand their rights in the workplace. | 312-782-3902 | 65 E. Wacker Place # 1500, Chicago | |
| Envision Unlimited | Provides day programs, community living services, employment services, a foster care program, and mental health services for those with disabilities. | 312-346-6230 | 8 S. Michigan Avenue Suite 1700, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Provides food for the hungry. | 773-247-3663 | 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Cook County Sheriff's List of Food Pantries | List of food pantries available within the Cook County area. | Multiple locations | ||
| Chicago Legal Clinic | Provides legal assistance to members of the community (some at low or no cost). | 773-731-1762 | 2938 E. 91st Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Stroger Hospital | Hospital offering various treatments for different health issues. | 312-864-6000 | 1969 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago | 24/7 |
| Catholic Charities | Housing, food, domestic violence, individual and family counseling, and substance use. | 312-655-7700 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Martha's | General and substance abuse counseling. | 877-692-8686 | Multiple locations | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Palos Community Hospital Behavioral Health | Hospital and outpatient care, including counseling and substance use. | 708-361-8255 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Family Counseling Agency Trinity Services | Counseling for children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Includes substance abuse treatment. |
815-485-6197 |
301 Veterans Park Way, New Lenox |
Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Howard Brown Health | Substances use counseling and related services to promote wellness of LGBTQ community. |
773-388-1600 |
4025 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago |
Mon - Thu Fri-Sat |
| Lutheran Social Services | Programs for foster care, mental health, alcohol and drug treatment, residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society. | 847-635-4600 | 1001 E. Touhy Avenue #50, Des Plaines | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| The Pilsen Wellness Center | Mental health, substance use disorder, youth and HIV prevention services, and alt. secondary education for Latino community. Offers Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment. | 773-579-0832 | 2319 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago | Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| New Choice Intervention | Mental health assessment, counseling and therapy for individuals/ families/group, crisis intervention, and behavioral intervention and treatment. |
708-566-1768 | 142 E. 154th Street, Harvey | Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| The Olive Branch | Emergency, interim and permanent shelter and meals to women, children, and families who need housing. Residential addiction recovery for homeless men. | 773-660-8625 24/7 |
6310 S. Claremont Avenue, Chicago | 24/7 |
| Illinois Department of Human Services | Assists families in need by helping them apply for WIC, SNAP, TANF or other social services. Assists with medical programs (including substance abuse), emergency food and shelter and child care. | 773-660-4700 | 831 W. 119th Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Associated Counseling and Wellness Center | Addiction assistance, EMDR trauma treatment, eating disorder intervention/ treatments, and individual and family counseling. |
708-597-0032 |
4500 147th Street, Midlothian |
Mon - Fri Sat |
| Linden Oaks Outpatient Center | Inpatient and outpatient therapy. |
Hindsdale: Naperville: |
Hindsdale: Naperville: |
24/7 |
| Catholic Charities | Housing, food, domestic violence, individual and family counseling, and substance use. | 312-655-7700 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Resources | Services | Phone | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Abused Women Coalition | Immediate help for survivors of domestic violence. | 773-278-4566 | 24/7 | |
| YWCA Rape Crisis Hotline | Crisis intervention, information and referrals to survivors. | 888-293-2080 | 24/7 | |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Provides assistance to survivors of domestic violence. | 800-799-7233 | 24/7 | |
| Pillars Mobile Crisis Hotline | Free crisis hotline for help with suicidal behaviors, domestic violence, mental health crisis, family conflict, counseling, and residential eviction. Most services offered in Spanish also. | 708-745-5277 | 24/7 | |
| Crisis Center for South Suburbia | Crisis center for survivors of domestic violence; also provides housing and counseling services for survivors. | 708-429-7233 | 24/7 | |
| Guardian Angel | Temporary housing, counseling, education, and prevention programs for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Services offered in English and Spanish. | 815-729-1228 | 168 N. Ottawa Street, Joliet | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Howard Brown Health | Counseling and health services for survivors of intimate partner violence to promote wellness of LGBTQ community. |
773-388-1600 |
4025 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago |
Mon - Thu Fri Sat |
| YWCA | Psychotherapy, child mental health services, and sexual violence support. |
708-754-0486 |
320 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights |
Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Sarah's Inn |
Comprehensive services, support, and safe environment for families and children impacted by domestic violence. |
708-386-3305
Crisis hotline: 708-386-4225 |
309 Harrison Street #100, Oak Park | 24/7 |
| Illinois Department of Human Services | Assists families in need by helping them apply for WIC, SNAP, TANF or other social services. Assists with medical programs (including substance abuse), emergency food and shelter, and child care. | 773-660-4700 | 831 W. 119th Street, Chicago | Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Catholic Charities | Housing, food, domestic violence, individual and family counseling, and substance use. | 312-655-7700 | Multiple locations | 24/7 |
| Pillars Sexual Assault Hotline | Crisis hotline for individuals who have experienced sexual assault recently or in the past. | 708-482-9600 | 24/7 | |
| Pillars Domestic Violence Hotline | Confidential domestic violence hotline. | 708-485-5254 | 24/7 |