Community Resources
The following is a listing of frequently used local counseling and parent education resources. All have sliding scale fees. Parents also are advised to consult their family pediatrician and check with their health insurance carrier for suggestions and additional resources.
Omni Youth Services
(847) 253-6010
Offices in Arlington Heights,
Wheeling and Buffalo Grove
Family counseling and counseling for youths 11-18 yrs.
Parent education classes and support groups.
Volunteer Big Brother/Big Sister Program (Youth Advocate Program)
24 hour emergency answering service.
Sliding scale fees.
Rainbow Hospice Bereavement Center
(847) 699-3604
1550 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge
Support groups available for children, adolescents or adults experiencing grief and loss.
Donation.
C.H.A.D.D. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
(847) 303-1189 (Voice Mail)
Offers support groups, speakers, and written information.
Meetings are held in the northwest suburban area.
Northwest Mental Health Center
(847)392-1420
1616 N. Arlington Heights Road,
Arlington Heights
Counseling/mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults.
24 hour emergency answering service.
Psychiatrists, as well as licensed clinical social workers and psychologists on staff.
Sliding scale fees.
Salvation Army Community Counseling Center
(847) 392-0265
1616 N. Arlington Heights
Counseling for all ages.
Sliding scale fees.
Jewish Family and Community Service
(847) 392-8820
1250 Radcliffe Road, Buffalo Grove
Offers support groups for single parents,widows/widowers, parent/child and
parent groups, and other services.
Wheeling Township Office
(847) 259-7730
1616 N. Arlington Heights Road,
Arlington Heights
Good resource for various types of financial assistance,food stamps, and
referral to other agencies. Spanish-speaking staff available.