Addiction Center

Addiction Center is a comprehensive addiction information hub providing a definitive guide to the dangers of abusing alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription drugs and more. They review top treatment centers to help you find the one that gives you or your loved one the best chance for recovery.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous^® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

Alcoholics Anonymous Family Groups

Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support at Al-Anon meetings.

American Lung Association-Fighting for Air

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through Education, Advocacy and Research. With the generous support of the public, we are “Fighting for Air.” When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and healthy air, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

Anxiety & Stress/PTSD

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them.

The Coming Home Project

The Coming Home Project is a non-profit organization devoted, since 2006, to providing expert, compassionate care, support, education, and stress management tools for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, service members, their families, and their service providers. We are an experienced team of psychotherapists, veterans and interfaith leaders committed to alleviating the unseen wounds of war.

National Center for PTSD

The Center aims to help U.S. Veterans and others through research, education, and training on trauma and PTSD.

Adoption Information Center of Illinois

Adoption Information Center Of Illinois provides resources so families can meet children waiting to be adopted, caseworkers can register waiting children and families with our Adoption Listing Service, and everyone can find a way to help the 15,000+ young people currently in foster care in Illinois.

Allendale Association

Founded in 1897, The Allendale Association is a nonprofit child welfare agency dedicated to excellence and innovation in care, education, treatment and advocacy for troubled youth and their families. Since 1897, The Allendale Association has been serving the children and families of Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Over the years, Allendale has evolved into a residential, educational and counseling organization for boys and girls ages 8-18 suffering emotional and behavioral disorders brought by abuse, neglect physiological trauma or mental illness. The children that Allendale works with are in sincere need of help. Allendale gives hope by providing safety, comfort, education, and therapy. You can instill hope by providing guidance and love.

Child Welfare Association of Illinois

Our mission is to be the premier Illinois association that shapes practices and policies for the benefit of children, adolescents, and the families and the organizations that serve them.

Child Welfare League of America, Inc.

CWLA is a powerful coalition of hundreds of private and public agencies serving vulnerable children and families since 1920. Our expertise, leadership and innovation on policies, programs, and practices help improve the lives of millions of children in all 50 states. Our impact is felt worldwide.

Department of Children & Family Services

On this web site you will find timely information about Child Protection, Foster Care, Adoption, Day Care licensing and other services provided by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).

National Runaway Switchboard

The mission of the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) is to help keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. The National Runaway Switchboard provides education and solution-focused interventions, offers non-sectarian, non-judgmental support, respects confidentiality, collaborates with volunteers, and responds to at-risk youth and their families 24 hours a day.

Reclaiming Youth at Risk

Reclaiming Youth International (RYI) is dedicated to helping adults better serve children and youth who are in emotional pain from conflict in the family, school, community, or with self. The Circle of Courage® provides the philosophical foundation for the work of RYI. It suggests that children and youth do well when their needs of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity are met.

Science & Arts Academy

Science & Arts Academy is an independent, co-educational day school serving gifted learners in Jr. Kindergarten through 8th grade.  Science & Arts Academy educates gifted children in an academically differentiated and enriched environment while recognizing the unique development of each child. Our supportive community encourages students to embrace their potential and cultivates their academic abilities, creative talents, and emotional growth.

United Way of Lake County

United Way of Lake County is preparing our children to succeed in a changing world by focusing on education and building safe and stable families.

All About Depression

For more than 10 years providing accurate, current, and relevant information about clinical depression to the public click the link above.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an environment about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information.

National Suicide Bereavement Support Network

Since the setting up of this network in 1998 there has been an increase in the number of Support Groups around the country North and South. This is a very positive development and it shows to some degree that the awful stigma that has heretofore surrounded suicide is beginning to lift. This can be seen in the number of people who now feel that they can come forward and say they have been bereaved by suicide and not feel that they are in some way “strange” and get the support they need.

Suicidal.com

A place of hope and compassion for the severely depressed and suicidal.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.

The National Association of the Deaf

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value.

National Down Syndrome Society

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.