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
lo**@ca***************.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
in**@na*******.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
ar****@gm***.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
fa***********@ao*.com
- Maternal Mental Health Hotline — Call or text (833) 943-5746
For Emergency Information: Click HERE
For Educational Resources: Click HERE