There are times in which individuals and families outside of the school setting need added support and services as they face emotional hardships, traumas, or crisis. You and your family’s well-being is our top priority in maintaining a safe educational environment and safety in our community. In this section, you will find direct links to take you to where you need to go, a list of mental health service providers in the Kendall County area, as well as a link to our community resources. The service providers listed are licensed social workers and therapists with clinical knowledge trained to help individuals experiencing any mental health needs. These providers can also provide referrals to address specific needs you may have and link you even further to community resources.
9-1-1: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911.
Kendall County Crisis Line:
Crisis intervention services are available on any county campus during normal business hours and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the emergency crisis line, (630) 553-9100.
The National Suicide Hotline:
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, they understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to. You are not alone. Trained counselors are standing by to help you.
Website: https://988lifeline.org/
Hotline: 9-8-8
Spanish/English services available, as well as Deaf/HoH services
Child Protective Services:
In order to keep all children safe in our community, it is important to report child abuse or neglect immediately. Making these calls in person can be hard to do, sometimes due to lack of privacy, or fear of further abuse. You can now do this ANONYMOUSLY and online, if not over the phone. Please remember that all teachers, social workers, and individuals working with children are mandated reporters. If disclosure is made in these settings, professionals are required to report.
Online reporting: https://dcfsonlinereporting.dcfs.illinois.gov/
Reporting by phone: 1-800- 25- ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)
Website: https://dcfs.illinois.gov/safe-kids/reporting.html
Adult Protective Services:
In addition to the safety of our children, we want to include the vulnerable populations of elder adults and individuals with disabilities. To report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect of an adult age 60 or older or a person with disabilities age 18-59 call the statewide, 24-hour Adult Protective Services Hotline: 1-866-800-1409.
For residents who live in nursing facilities, call the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Nursing Home Complaint Hotline: 1-800-252-4343.
For residents who live in Supportive Living Program (SLP) settings, call the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ SLP Complaint Hotline: 1-844-528-8444.
Website: https://ilaging.illinois.gov/protectionadvocacy/abuse-reporting.html
National Human Trafficking:
Human trafficking is a situation in which an individual is compelled to work or engage in commercial sex through the use of force, fraud or coercion. If the individual is under the age of 18 and engaging in commercial sex, they are experiencing trafficking regardless of whether force, fraud, or coercion is also taking place.
If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation:
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888: Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking.
Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.
Chat the National Human Trafficking Hotline via humantraffickinghotline.org/chat.
Submit a tip online through the anonymous online reporting form on their website. However, please note that if the situation is urgent or occurred within the last 24 hours we would encourage you to call, text or chat.
Interpreters are available via phone call only.
Website: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking
Mutual Ground
Mutual Ground supports individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and substance use through education, awareness, and life changing services.
418 Oak Ave, Aurora, IL 60506-3108
Location of agency is NOT the location of the shelter. Shelter information is confidential.
Domestic Violence Hotline: 630.897.0080 Sexual Violence Hotline: 630.897.8383