Resources
Suicide Prevention
- crisischat.org
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- kevinhinesstory.com/resources
Self-screening
- ULifeLIne offers a free screening assessment for Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Alcohol and Substance Misuse. Screening tools are not diagnostic, but are valid indicators of a need for further assessment with a mental health professional.
- Mental Health America offers free screening tools for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis/Schizophrenia, and Alcohol and Substance Misuse. Screening tools are not diagnostic, but are valid indicators of a need for further assessment with a mental health professional.
Stress
- “35 Awesome Stress Management Resources” (link to: http://www.onlyhealthy.com/35-awesome-stress-management-resources/ )
Anxiety
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (link to: https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Anxiety-Disorders/Overview )
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (link to: https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/resources )
Homelessness
- Twin Cities PADS Homeless Shelter – Sterling – 815-626-2210 (link to twincitiespads.org)
- PADS Shelter – Dixon -- 815-288-6818
- Safe Haven Home (women) – Sterling – 815-622-8463 (link to www.yeshuasgrace.com)
Sexual Assault
- YWCA of the Sauk Valley (link to www.ywsauk.org) 815-625-0333 Sterling; 815-288-1232 Dixon
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Domestic Violence
- YWCA of the Sauk Valley (link to www.ywsauk.org) 815-625-0333 Sterling; 815-288-1232 Dixon
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or live chat at thehotline.org
Substance Abuse
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (English and Spanish)
- National Drug Helpline: 1-844-289-0879
Veterans
- Lifeline for Vets (Vet to Vet): 888-777-4443
- VA Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)
Helplines
- LOCAL B-CALM Help LIne (M-F 8-5): 888-33B-CALM (888-332-2256)
- Lifeline for Vets (Vet to Vet): 888-777-4443
- National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
- National Drug Helpline: 1-844-289-0879
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (press 1 for Veterans): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (English and Spanish)
- Trans Support Helpline: 877-565-8860
- VA Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
Local Counseling:
- KSB
815-285-5638
403 E. 1st St., Dixon
(does not accept Medicaid) - Sinnissippi Centers
815-284-6611
Sterling, Dixon, Oregon, Mount Carroll, and Rochelle - Whiteside County Health Department
815-626-2230 ext. 7
1300 W. 2nd St., Rock Falls - Counseling at SVCC
Confidential counseling provided by licensed mental health counselors.
Please complete a referral form or email counseling@svcc.edu to make an appointment. All requests are confidential.
Private practitioners
Refer to local yellow pages