Mental Health: Support

Support Resources:

Support can come in many forms – spiritual, professional and from local non-profits.

Spiritual Support:

The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers has a number of prayers and spiritual supports including:

• Prayer Resources and Cards (Saints Prayer for the Parents, Spiritual Support, Rosary, etc…)
• Resources by topic (accompaniment, anxiety, grief, etc.)
• Support and Education Downloadable Resources (Holy listening to help a loved one, Spirituality and mental illness)
• Testimonials and reflections

Additional Spiritual Support Links (not on the site above)

• Saint Dymphna is the patron Saint for Mental Illness
  • Pray the St. Dymphna Novena
• Each Day Prayer (a beautiful daily prayer)
• How to help your loved on through Holy Listening
• Rosary Meditations for those with Mental Illness
• Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers Chicago Chapter

For faith-based support at our parish or to ask for prayers, please reach out to the parish office at  847-253-5353.

Professional Support:

Catholic Therapists/Organizations:

• The Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide or LOSS Program: This is for family members and friends who have lost someone through suicide. Contact: 312-655-7283 or email loss@catholiccharities.net.
• Merry Salimada
• Courage to Connect (Kate Hanley) (847) 730-3042
• Theresa Villalba Counseling (Theresa Buch-Villalba) (224) 307-4728
• Eileen Fera, PhD (630) 541-7342
• Bella Pecyna, LCSW, CADC (312) 248-3567
• Vita Optimum Counseling and Consulting, LLC (312) 768-8073
• Doug Hinderer, LMFT (Couples counseling)
• Catholic Charities Counseling Support Line: (312) 948-6951 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Catholic Charities: Addiction Counseling and Education Services (ACES)
• Catholic Drug and Alcohol Rehabs
• Catholic Therapists.com

Other Therapists/Organizations:

• Ascension Center for Mental Health: (847) 952-7460
• Christian Counselors: Grant Stenzel – Stenzel Clinical Services (630) 588-1201
• Illinois Recovery Center: (888) 510-3133
• Kenneth Young Center: Mental Health Services, Substance Use Recovery, Youth Employment, Care for Adults (847) 524−8800
• Northern Illinois Recovery Center (855) 458-1739
• Recovery Centers of America: (800) RECOVERY
• Steeple Counseling in Arlington Heights, Christen Counseling group (224) 735-3935

Non-profit support groups:

• NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness – (847) 496-1415 or info@nami-nwsc.org
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — Call or text 988
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA Helpline: (800) 662-4357
• DBSA – Depression Bipolar Support Alliance – (847) 495-2574 or arlhts@gmail.com
• AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – (312) 346-1475
• Al Anon and AlaTeen– For family members and friends of individuals struggling with Alcohol – (847) 358-0338; Alateen chat
• For relatives and friends concerned about use of drugs or related behavioral problems: (847) 795-8320, reach out to Families Anonymous at  fachicagoland@aol.com
• Maternal Mental Health Hotline — Call or text (833) 943-5746

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For Educational Resources: Click HERE