Crisis Reporting & Supports
District 47 is committed to supporting the whole child. When students present with a mental health or safety concern during school hours, clinicians and/or administrators will address the situation and collaborate with parents/guardians to support student needs. If students present with mental health or safety needs outside of school hours, it is important to utilize community resources.
In the event of an emergency, please call 911. To report a concern, see below.
District 47 is partnering with Safe2Help Illinois to provide students, staff and families with a confidential platform to report concerns such as suicides, bullying, and school violence. Report via:
- TEXT SAFE2 (72332)
- CALL 844-4-SAFEIL 24/7 helpline
- EMAIL help@safe2helpil.com
- ONLINE at safe2helpil.com
- DOWNLOAD the Safe2HelpIL free mobile app
Information about the District’s Suicide and Depression Awareness Prevention Policy (board policy 7:290) can be found on the District’s website. Services provided pursuant to this policy: (1) do not replace the care of a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches or a licensed medical practitioner or professional trained in suicide prevention, assessments and counseling services, (2) are strictly limited to the available resources within the District, (3) do not extend beyond the school day and/or school-sponsored events, and (4) cannot guarantee or ensure the safety of a student or the student body.
Additional Resources
MCHELP is a free mobile app that provides access to counseling services 24/7 via anonymous text. McHenry County youth and adults can confidentially text concerns related to stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, etc. to trained, licensed mental health providers. To download the app, search "MCHELP" in your phone's app store.
Suicide Prevention Phone Line: 800-273-8255
Calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Non-Emergency Police Calls
815-356-3620
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by trained volunteers who help support people in need. For help, text 741741.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides free and confidential treatment referral and information. Call 800-662-HELP (4357) to reach a representative.
Child Abuse or Neglect
Contact the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873) or visit the DCFS website to make an online report.