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:
- A Parents Prayer
- Stations of the Cross
- Resources by topic (accompaniment, anxiety, grief, etc.)
- Testimonials and reflections
Additional Spiritual Support Links (not on the site above)
- St. Dymphna Novena
- Saint Dymphna is the patron Saint for Mental Illness
- Each Day Prayer (a beautiful daily prayer)
- How to help your loved on through Holy Listening
- Rosary Meditations for those with Mental Illness
- Scripture verses of comfort
- 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.
- Mansio Center (Merry Baronas-Salimada – merry.salamida@mansiocenter.com)
- Courage to Connect (Kate Hanley)
- Theresa Villalba Counseling (Theresa Buch-Villalba)
- Spring Tree Counseling (Martha Sahyouni)
- Eileen Fera, PhD
- Bella Pecyna, LCSW, CADC
- Vita Optimum Counseling and Consulting, LLC
- Doug Hinderer, LMFT
- Catholic Charities Counseling Support Line: (312) 948-6951 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Catholic Therapists.com
- Catholic Charities: Addiction Counseling and Education Services (ACES)
- Catholic Drug and Alcohol Rehabs
Other Therapists/Organizations:
- Addicted.org (800) 304-2219
- AddictionResources.net (844) 640-0175
- Addiction Guide (866) 410-2836
- Alcohol Rehab Help: (855) 772-9047
- American Addiction Centers (AAC) (888) 684-4191
- American Addiction Centers LGBTQ Resources
- Ascension Center for Mental Health: (847) 952-7460
- Christian Counselors Samaritan Counseling; Grant Stenzel – Stenzel Clinical Services
- Illinois Recovery Center: (888) 510-3133
- Kenneth Young Center: (847) 524−8800
- LiveAnotherDay.org (866) 932-5667
- Northern Illinois Recovery Center (855) 458-1739
- Recovery Centers of America: (800) RECOVERY
- StartYourRecovery.org
- 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@namiba.org
- 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, fachicagoland@aol.com
- Maternal Mental Health Hotline — Call or text (833) 943-5746
For Emergency Information: Click HERE
For Educational Resources: Click HERE