Westfield Community School Guidance

Agency Name *(Click Blue Links for Websites)*	Address	Phone #	Services
Advocates in Clinical Care, Inc.	PO Box 7298 Algonquin, IL 60102	847-551-1820	Services residents of Kane/McHenry County Conducts home visits when appropriate *Specializes in family dynamics, behavioral issues, adolescent relationships, stress management, trauma, grief/loss issues, emotional disturbance, and mental illness
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital	1650 Moon Lake Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60194	847-755-8090	Counselor available 24/7 (800-432-5005) Provides in-patient and out-patient (partial hospitalization programs) mental health services Conducts risk assessments for children Specializes in depression, self-injury, eating disorders, and chemical dependency Community support groups include: Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-anon, Narcotics Anonymous, ANAD (eating disorders), HEAL (for parents) Depression/Manic Depression group, Helping Minds (depression and anxiety), Family Anonymous Provides program for school refusal/school anxiety and autism/spectrum disorders
Alexian Brothers Neurosciences Institute	800 Biesterfield Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007	847-981-3630	Works with children ages 18 mo - 18 yrs Conducts evaluations for spectrum disorders (Autism, Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder) *Also conducts evaluations for mental health issues, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD, Conduct Disorder (CD), depression, anxiety, bi-polar, non-verbal learning disability, and language disorders.
Arbor Counseling Center, Ltd.	1401 McHenry Rd.-Suite 122 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089	847-913-9493	Provides services to children and adolescents Specializes in school related difficulties/poor academic performance, divorce/separation issues, depression, behavioral issues, and family conflict Offers small group counseling services in a variety of areas Conducts programs on anger management, drug/alcohol intervention, and compulsive gambling Offers educational seminars on stress management, effective communication, substance abuse, parenting issues, and conflict resolution Conducts psychological evaluations (by medical director) when appropriate
Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center	620 Wing St. Elgin, IL 60123	847-608-4250	Offers comprehensive community-based youth services and parenting classes Services in both English and Spanish Assists youths that are runaways, lockouts, or minors requiring intervention with families Helps foster home licensing and placement Provides transitional services to aid youth in need of housing while they learn to support themselves independently Crossroads Program: delinquency prevention program for youth ages 10-17 who are at-rosk of involvement with the juevenile justice system *Keepin' It Real Program: teen pregnancy prevention program designed for youth
Behavioral Psychology Associates	999 Plaza Dr. - Suite 300 Schaumburg, IL 60173	847-619-1880	Specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Staff includes therapists that use cognitive-behavioral theoretical techniques
Centegra Behavioral Health Services	970 S. McHenry Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 OR 527 W. South St. Woodstock, IL 60098	800-765-9999 Both Locations	Specializes in attention defecit disorder (ADD), anxiety disorders, behavioral problems, substance abuse issues, depression, parenting issues, eating disorders, bi-polar disorder, school problems Provides both in-patient and out-patient (partial hospitalization programs) services *Conducts risk assessments when appropriate
Centro de Informacion	28 N. Grove Ave Elgin, IL 60120	847-695-9050	Focuses on the needs of families of Latin descent Thursday Legal Clinics, job fairs and employment services, advocacy in areas of housing and employment, interpretation, translation, life skills seminars, emergency food, and Hispanic professional group
Community Crisis Center	PO Box 1390 Elgin, IL 60121	847-697-2380 (24 Hours)	Crisis line serves as an information and referral source All victim services from the Center are free of charge Provides services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Operates a 40-bed shelter for women and children only Provides counseling services and court advocacy services Provides programs for domestic violence offenders and economic crises
County Crisis Centers & Hotlines	N/A	Kane County: 630-897-5661 McHenry County: 800-892-8900
Family CARE	333 Commerce Dr.-Suite 800 Crystal Lake, IL 60114	815-788-4360	Publishes the McHenry County Child and Adolescent Resource Directory (complete listing of available resources within the community specific to McHenry County Provides families with basic information regarding mental health, victimization, substance abuse, and gang involvement
All Kids (Kidcare)	N/A	866-255-5437	Program that provides health care services for all children in Illinois People must apply and qualify for this program. Applications can be found at their website
Leslie King Ed.D., LCPC	825 W. State St.-Suite 214 Geneva, IL 60134	815-757-5943	Provides services for school-aged children and their families Focuses on personal strengths to foster confidence in people Specializes in anger, anxiety, depression, divorce/separation, grief, life transition issues, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, and self exploration No fee charged for initial consultation
Michael T. Burns, Psy.D., Ltd.	610 Crystal Point Dr-Suite 3 Crystal Lake, IL 60014	815-455-0044	Specializes in school-related issues and other mental health concerns Provides both diagnostic evaluations and counseling services to children and families
Northwest Community Hospital	800 W. Central Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005	847-618-4110	Accepts most insurance plans and public aid Provides a nationally recognized program for school refusal and school anxiety *Conducts risk assessments when appropriate
Perakis, Resis & Associates	1701 Woodfield Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173 OR 390 E. Congress Pkwy. Crystal Lake, IL 60014	815-356-5050 Both Locations	Conducts psychological and neuron-psychological evaluations for issues such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Provides both evaluation and counseling services to children and families
Personal Growth Associates	919 N. Plum Grove.-Suite C Schaumburg, IL 60173 OR 820 E. Terra Cotta Ave. 144 Crystal Lake, IL 60014	847-413-9700 Both Locations	Specializes in Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), including state-of-the-art computerized assessment tools for the diagnosis of ADD Provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment services for mental health issues
Renz Addiction Counseling Center	Two American Way Elgin, IL 60120	847-742-3545	Offers prevention, clinical, and employment assistance services Focuses on alcohol, drug, and tobacco prevention and education Provides intervention and treatment services for adolescents Programs include Children of Alcoholics/Addicts, Family Programs, Problem and Compulsive Gambling, Juvenile Drug Court Referrals, Passage (women's gender specific treatment)
Robert Kohn, D.O., Psychiatrist/Neurologist	5404 W. Elm St. McHenry, IL 60050	815-344-7951	Specializes in people suffering from seizure activity Provides evaluations for mental health diagnosis such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Solutions for Change	1608 Colonial Pkwy-Suite 105 Inverness, IL 60067	224-688-3803	Specializes in mental health issues, assessment, diagnosis, and school consultation Provides individual, group, couple, and family therapy in areas such as anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, grief/loss, compulsive behaviors, communication issues, and parenting issues *Small group counseling series offered on topics such as self-esteem, social skills, school anxiety, school refusal, and self-injury support
Streamwood Behavioral Health Center	1400 E. Irving Park Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107	630-837-9000	Conducts free risk assessments for students when appropriate. You must call ahead to se up an appointment Provides both in-patient and out-patient (partial hospitalization programs) services
Turning Point, Inc. of McHenry County	PO Box 723 Woodstock, IL 60098	815-338-8081 800-892-8900 (Crisis Line)	Serves victims of domestic violence, children who have witnessed domestic violence, and perpetrators of domestic violence Services include trauma recovery and empowerment, legal services, and alternatives to abuse services Offers individual counseling for male victims of domestic violence and sexual assault Child care is available for children under age 6 during parent support group meetings *Provides bilingual/bicultural services