Community Resources

District 47 has compiled a comprehensive list of local and regional resources for families seeking various forms of assistance. Families are encouraged to reach out to these resources for more information and the latest updates.

Local Resource Directories

National Hotline Numbers

Crisis Lines

2-1-1

Phone: 211
Website: www.211.org
Description: Discover resources in the area to help with crisis, food, health, housing, jobs, and veterans.

Northwestern Medicine Crisis Services McHenry County

Address: 3701 Doty Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 1-800-765-9999
Website: mchenrycrisisservices.nm.org
Description: 24/7 crisis intervention, 24/7 on site response service, psychiatric emergency services, and community resources. Assess and stabilize the crisis situation, and link individuals and/or families to the least restrictive level of care needed. Services include but are not limited to emotional support, re-linkage to present services, partial hospitalization, and inpatient hospitalization.

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System

Address: 1400 East Irving Park Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
Phone: 630-837-9000
Website: streamwoodhospital.com
Description: Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) has a sole focus on child, adolescent and young adult mental healthcare. They provide a full continuum of care, including: inpatient stabilization, partial hospitalization day treatment, outpatient assessment and treatment, and therapeutic day school.

Ascension Alexian Brothers

Address: 800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 847-437-5500
Website: healthcare.ascension.org
Description: Ascension's specialty care services provide expert medical care tailored to individual needs across various medical specialties. Their comprehensive approach ensures that each patient's care plan is personalized, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management to support overall health and wellness.

MCHELP

Free mobile app for McHenry County residents (download via Google Play or iOS app store)
Description: 24/7 anonymous texting service to report concerns about self or others; app also contains directory of McHenry County resources.

Comprehensive Mental Health Services

Mather’s Clinic

Address: 145 S. Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
Phone: 815-444-9999
Website: themathersclinic.com
Description: Addressing issues for children/adolescents. Anger; ADHD;Mood Disorders; Substance Abuse.

McHenry County Mental Health Board

Address: 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: 815-455-2828
Website: mc708.org
Description: Provide prevention and treatment of mental illness by identifying, planning, coordinating, fostering development, and contracting for quality services. For individuals in need of accessing services for mental illness treatment.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Address: 620 Dakota St, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: 815-308-0851
Website: nami.org
Description: Support groups, educational classes, referrals, and advocacy for individuals with a mental illness. Provides resources and services through the community.

Pioneer Center for Human Services

Address: 101 S Jefferson St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-344-1230
Website: pioneercenter.org
Description: Deliver services and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include outpatient, residential, case management, and vocational preparation.

Rosecrance

Address: 422 Tracy Ct, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
Phone: 844-771-5106
Website: rosecrance.org
Description: Behavioral health services; substance abuse, treatment, recovery, mental health.

Counseling Services

Arbor Counseling Center

Address: 840 South McHenry Ave, Suite A Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 847-455-6124
Website: arborcounselingcenter.com
Description: Provide services for depressive disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, child/adolescent disorders, addictions, trauma, and additional disorders.

Behavioral & Counseling Services

Address: 820 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Suite 116, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 224-256-2607
Website: bcs4you.com
Description: Treatment approaches range from, Psychodynamic processing, to skill based strategies found with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). BSC can focus on behaviors with Behavior Modification or incorporate Experiential treatment modalities through Play Therapy, Art Therapy, or Music Therapy.

BZA Behavioral Health

Address: 9 Crystal Lake Rd, Suite 250 Lake in the Hills, IL 600156
Phone: 847-221-5622
Website: bzabehavioral.com
Description: Provide services such as neuropsychological and psychological assessment, psychiatry, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, art therapy, and more. BZA works with children through older adults and aims to help individuals and families utilize their strengths to cope with life’s challenges.

Center for Emotional Wellness

Address: 800 McHenry Ave, Suite F, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-526-3750
Website: centerforemotionalwellnessnorthwest.com
Description: Emotional wellness therapy for adolescents, elementary school age, and family.

Connections Counseling

Address: 610 Crystal Point Road #3, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-477-2270
Website: new.connectionscounseling.us
Description: Provide services related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief and loss, school problems. They offer individual, family, and group therapy. Consultation with schools and supervised visitations.

Horizons Behavioral Health

Address: 500 Coventry Ln. #205, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-455-7100
Website: horizonsbh.com
Description: Conditions treated but not limited to: Anxiety Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorders, Depression, Life Stage Transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Relationship Issues, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Social Anxiety, and Substance Use Disorders.

Lakeview Counseling Services

Address: 1095 Pingree Road, Suite 202, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 224-803-3552
Website: lakeviewcounselingservices.com
Description: Direct counseling and therapy services by licensed clinical social workers.

Personal Growth Associates

Address: 820 Terra Cotta Ave., Suite 144, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 847-413-9700
Website: personalgrowthassoc.com
Description: Therapy related to cognitive behavior, individual and family by licensed clinical psychologists.

Perakis, Resis, Woods & Associates (PRA)

Address: 350 Congress Parkway, Suite C, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-356-5050
Website: prapsych.com

Revival

Address: 330 W Terra Cotta Ave., Suite A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 847-382-9691
Website: beginmyrevival.com

Stableway

Address: 444 S Rand Rd., Suite 302, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: 847-847-1911
Website: stablewaycounseling.com
Description: Treat a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and child and adolescent issues. A list of specific specialties can be found on each clinician’s page link.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy

Autism Home Support Services

Phone: 847-247-7222

Autism Support Group

Phone: 630-409-0180; 800-773-1692

Behavioral Perspectives

Address: 9111 Trinity Dr, Lake in the Hills, IL 600156
Phone: 888-308-3728
Website: bpiaba.com
Description: Services offered include in-home services, clinic-based services, and school consultation.

Caravel Autism Health

Address: 402 Federal Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 844-582-5437
Website: caravelautism.com
Description: Have in-home ABA as well as diagnostic testing, works with insurance to become an in-network provider, and willing to provide ABA in daycare, school, or community settings as appropriate for the child.

Consult Autism Inc.

Address: Located in Lake in the Hills
Phone: 847-414-1744
Website: consultautism.com
Description: Provides in-home ABA, but only as an out-of-network provider.

Pebblebrook Pediatric Behavioral Therapy

Address: 1301 Pyott Rd, Suite 106, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: 847-752-0046
Website: pebblebrooktherapy.com
Description: Clinic (LITH), in home or community services.

Revival

Address: 330 West Terra Cotta Ave, Suite A, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-382-9691
Website: beginmyrevival.com
Description: Areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, substance abuse issues, personality disorders, grief, divorce, PTSD, co-dependency, narcissistic abuse, chronic pain and illness and life adjustments/transitions. Counselors work with adults and children as young as age 5.

Stableway Counseling Services

Address: 5400 West Elm St, Suite 104, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 847-847-1911
Website: stablewaycounseling.com
Description: Treats a variety of mental health issues including but not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and child and adolescent issues. Availability is 7 days a week including evening and weekend times.

Steinberg Behavior Solutions

Address: 3109 West North Shore Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
Phone: 847-676-5398
Website: steinbergbehaviorsolutions.com
Description: Only for children up to age 10. Provides comprehensive and individual in-home and in-school ABA therapy for young children with autism.

Total Spectrum

Address: 4222 Meridian Pwky, Suite 106, Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: 630-359-3629
Website: totalspectrumcare.com
Description: Total Spectrum uses evidence-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to help kids and young adults with autism find success. Total Spectrum serves families in this area.

Vanessa Martinez

Address: Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 847-337-0492
Website: bcs4you.com/vanessa-martinez-bio
Description: Provides services for children, adolescents, and adults for anxiety, depression, anger management, behavioral issues, and Autism.

Pediatric Neurology

Dirksen Center for Neurobehavioral Health

Address: 855 E Golf Rd. Suite 2139, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-357-9158
Website: dirksencenter.com

Lurie Children’s Hospital

Address: 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-543-7362
Website: luriechildrens.org
Description: Request for neuropsychological evaluation.

Lutheran General Hospital Neuropsychology Clinic

Address: 1675 Dempster St (3rd Floor), Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: 847-318-9330
Website: advocatehealth.com/luth/
Description: Evaluate children’s functioning in memory, attention, perception, coordination, language and personality.

Thomson Memory Clinic

Address: 1451 Merchant Dr., Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847-469-7537
Website: thomsonmemory.com
Description: Provides comprehensive diagnostic testing for memory, attention and learning problems.

Low-Cost Health Care Options

Insurance Options for Uninsured Families:

All Kids is an Illinois program for children who need comprehensive, affordable health insurance, regardless of family income, immigration status or health condition. Information and online applications can be found at www.allkids.com or by calling 1-866-ALL-KIDS. If you have trouble finding a provider for Medicaid eligible children call 1-866-986-2778.

Medical

Aunt Martha’s Community Center:

Woodstock

Address: 3703 Doty Rd. Medical Office Bldg. 1, Suite 1, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 877-692-8686
Website: auntmarthas.org
Description: Pediatrics (physicals & immunizations) and Mental health (psychiatry).

Community Health Partnership of Illinois

Address: 205 West Randolph Street, Suite 1340, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-795-0000
Website: chpofil.org
Description: Includes providers who specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, infectious disease, psychiatry, OB/GYN and pediatrics.

CVS Minute Clinic

Address: 1305 Randall Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 866-389-ASAP (2727)
Website: cvs.com/minuteclinic/
Description: Sports physicals & immunizations (no school health exams).

Family Health Partnership Clinic

Address: 401 E. Congress Pkwy., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 779-220-9300
Website: hpclinic.org
Description: Physicals, health counseling, sick visits, behavioral health care, screening and referrals for other health problems.

Greater Elgin Family Care/McHenry Community Health Center

Address: 3901 Mercy Dr., McHenry, IL
Phone: 815-363-9900
Website: greaterfamilyhealth.org
Description: Physicals & Immunizations and All Kids application site.

McHenry County Health Department

Crystal Lake

Address: 100 N. Virginia St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-5151
Website: mchenrycountyil.gov/departments/health-department
Description: Immunizations Only.

Woodstock

Address: 2200 N. Seminary, Building B, Woodstock, IL
Phone: 815-334-4510
Description: Immunizations, Lead screening, Tuberculosis screening, WIC.

Dental

Aunt Martha’s Community Health Center

Carpentersville

Address: 3003 Wakefield Dr, Carpentersville, IL
Phone: 847-844-9343
Website: auntmarthas.org/healthcare/dental-care
Description: Oral exams, School exams, fillings, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatment.

Greater Elgin Family Care Dental Clinic

Address: 450 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL
Phone: 847-608-1244
Website: greaterfamilyhealth.org
Description: Oral exams, School exams, fillings, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatment.

LaFazanos Dental

Address: 820 E Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake, IL
Phone: 815-455-5490
Website: lafazanosdental.com
Description: Oral exams, School exams, fillings, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatment.

Sky Dental Care

Address: 10404 Rt 31, Algonquin, IL
Phone: 224-678-9279
Website: opencare.com/dentists
Description: Oral exams, School exams, fillings, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatment.

Vision

Crystal Optical

Address: 6213 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL
Phone: 815-459-4074
Description: Eye doctor who takes Medicaid insurance.

Dr. Richard Surowiak, OD

Address: 6314 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-4074
Description: Eye doctor who takes Medicaid insurance.

Wal-mart Vision Center

Address: 1205 Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-477-4053
Website: walmart.com/cp/vision-centers/1078944
Description: Low-cost eye exams and glasses.

Other Community Resources

AID Community Mental Health Center

Address: 5342 W. Elm St, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 847-931-2340
Description: Comprehensive and compassionate community mental health services and supported housing.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County

Address: 630 N IL Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: 815-385-3855
Website: bbbsmchenry.org
Description: Who We Are: Big Brothers Big Sisters is making a positive impact on children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one to one relationships that IGNITE their potential. When children envision a positive future for themselves, they work harder in school, set goals, and are more likely to feel better about themselves and avoid risky behaviors. BIg Brothers Big Sisters wants all children to achieve success in life. What We Do: Provide youth in need with a positive role model who can assist in developing their character. The mentor spends a consistent amount of time with the youth every month building a relationship which will help the youth become a caring, confident and competent person. This is done through one of our three programs: the Community Based Program, the Lunch Time Program, and the After School Program.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois

Address: 13707 W. Jackson St., Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-5757
Website: illinoiscccs.org
Description: The mission of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois, Inc. is to strengthen and empower communities through counseling, educating, and serving individuals in matters of housing and personal finance.
CCCS serves all clients regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, family status or physical or mental disability. CCCS counseling serves residents in McHenry, Kane, and Lake counties.

Crystal Lake Food Pantry

Address: 42 E. Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-455-0961
Website: CL Food Pantry Website

Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 1 E Crystal Lake Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-0680
Website: crystallakeparks.org
Description: Before and After school program (ET) , summer camps, Scouts, STEM, sport leagues/clubs, cultural art lessons.

Crystal Lake Public Library

Address: 126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-1687
Description: Explore all the services, programs, and collections the library has to offer kids and their families. The library has online research tools for papers and projects and online live tutoring and homework help in HelpNow. Borrow books, audiobooks, STEM kits, wireless hotspots, video games, movies, comic books, and more. Support your reader(s) with reading suggestions, booklists, book clubs, and reading incentive programs. Check out our school support page to learn more!

Department of Public Aid

Address: 512 Clay St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-0234
Description: Community health and prevention programs for persons with developmental disabilities, independent living programs, employment and training programs, outreach and referrals.

NISRA

Address: 285 Memorial Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-459-0737
Website: nisra.org
Description: Provides year round community recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities. Programs take place on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends.

Options & Advocacy

Address: 365 Millennium Dr. Suite A, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: 815-477-4720
Website: optionsandadvocacy.org
Description: Helps to build resiliency in individuals and families through the supports and services for people with special needs. (Autism, playgroups, Early intervention).

Rehab in Crystal Lake

Websites:

Description: The websites provided above lists, reviews, and provides information on treatment types, contact details, patient care for 15 rehab organizations in the Crystal Lake area, and more.

Salvation Army Crystal Lake

Address: 290 West Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-455-2769
Website: Salvation Army Crystal Lake

THE BREAK Teen Center

Address: 6292 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 779-220-4080
Website: clbreak.com
Description: Providing kids ages 11 and up with a safe environment to connect, interact, and find acceptance among peers.