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
  • Counseling Request Link

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