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Individual, family, and group services are offered through school-based health centers and within our Youth Center to support youth experiencing a range of issues, including family conflict, substance abuse, peer relationships, identity issues, anger management, and behavioral/emotional challenges. Currently, all services are being provided remotely, though that may change in the future.
Services
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Adolescents
Young Adults
Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital offers no-cost, confidential assessments for children and teens, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If hospitalization is indicated, counselors will guide clients through the entire process. If outpatient care is more appropriate, counselors will provide them with names and contact information for agencies that can provide such care.
Services
Children
Central Intake/Assessment for Mental Health Services
Adolescents
The Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc offers the Adolescent Substance Use Program (ASUP) for adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17 years of age individual substance abuse counseling and case management services. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the program components address extensive drug education, coping skills training, family therapy, and emotional processing skills development. Participants also receive toxicology testing services, aftercare planning, and group counseling therapy. Prevention efforts also include projects involving early intervention and community intervention within local schools, health fairs, etc.
Services
Comprehensive Outpatient Drug Use Disorder Treatment
Adolescents
Comprehensive Outpatient Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
The Chicago Substance Use Prevention Program (CSUPP) is a youth education and prevention initiative that provides drug education workshops and informational seminars to local schools. The program seeks to improve the education and support systems of vulnerable youth to increase their knowledge and resilience to drug and alcohol abuse. Program staff members network with local school administrators to secure school participation in the Illinois Youth Survey, which measures substance use rates, gang membership, and prevalence of violence.
Services
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescents
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Peer Services, Inc. provides substance abuse for adolescents. These services may include early intervention education, family support, crisis services, and counseling. Telehealth options are subject to availability.
Services
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Adolescents
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Teen Writers Studio (TWS) is a year-long creative writing workshop that connects high school students to fellow writers, including peers and older professionals. It's open to anyone in 7th-12th grade and welcomes youth from all over the city. TWS members meet frequently each month to write together, talk about writing, and produce a literary chapbook each year.
Services
Adolescents
Fiction Writing Instruction
Individual, family, and group services are offered through school-based health centers and within our Youth Center to support youth experiencing a range of issues, including family conflict, substance abuse, peer relationships, identity issues, anger management, and behavioral/emotional challenges. Currently, all services are being provided remotely, though that may change in the future.
Services
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Adolescents
Young Adults
Kenneth Young Center's (KYC) Child & Adolescent Services team also works with youth in psychiatric crisis due to serious emotional disturbance. Whatever the reason, youth who come to Kenneth Young Center will receive unbiased, professional help. KYC strives to reduce internal and external conflict and help youth cope with difficult situations and transitions.
Services
Adolescents
Children
General Mental Health Support Groups
The Chicago Substance Use Prevention Program (CSUPP) is a youth education and prevention initiative that provides drug education workshops and informational seminars to local schools. The program seeks to improve the education and support systems of vulnerable youth to increase their knowledge and resilience to drug and alcohol abuse. Program staff members network with local school administrators to secure school participation in the Illinois Youth Survey, which measures substance use rates, gang membership, and prevalence of violence.
Services
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescents
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Teamwork Englewood's Education & Youth Development program engages youth residents to be valued stakeholders of the community. Youth residents participate in the community all year long and in many different ways. Some fun activities include basketball, dance, and group outings to amusement parks, basketball games, museums, ice skating, and more.
Services
Adolescents
Leadership Development
UChicago Medicine's Comer Children's Hospital provides routine medical care related to pediatrics.
Services
Ambulatory Pediatrics
Children
General Medical Care
Newborns
Adolescents
Infants/Toddlers
The Chicago Substance Use Prevention Program (CSUPP) is a youth education and prevention initiative that provides drug education workshops and informational seminars to local schools. The program seeks to improve the education and support systems of vulnerable youth to increase their knowledge and resilience to drug and alcohol abuse. Program staff members network with local school administrators to secure school participation in the Illinois Youth Survey, which measures substance use rates, gang membership, and prevalence of violence.
Services
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescents
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Alternatives' youth-led prevention programs were created to address the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs on a local level. High school students work together to inform and educate their peers and community, initiating a dialogue about the risks, attitudes, and behaviors related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Services
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescents
Psychiatric services for children and adolescents include psychiatric evaluations, along with the prescribing, administering, and monitoring of psychiatric medication. Leyden also offers Intensive Therapeutic Services, Respite Care, and Mobile Crisis Response along with Therapy and Counseling for Children & Adolescents.
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Children's In Home Respite Care
Parent Child Interactive Therapy
Children
Intensive Family Reunification Services
Adolescents
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Child Guidance
In Person Crisis Intervention
Long Term Case/Care Management
The DBT Skills Training Clinic helps you learn better ways to regulate and manage emotions by helping families learn to balance change with acceptance, which is especially effective for adolescents - a stage of life when managing emotions can be especially difficult.
Services
Conduct Disorder
Group Counseling
Adolescents
XS Tennis offers a beginning level course that teaches fundamental techniques to develop youth tennis skills.
Services
Children
Adolescents
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
The Chicago Substance Use Prevention Program (CSUPP) is a youth education and prevention initiative that provides drug education workshops and informational seminars to local schools. The program seeks to improve the education and support systems of vulnerable youth to increase their knowledge and resilience to drug and alcohol abuse. Program staff members network with local school administrators to secure school participation in the Illinois Youth Survey, which measures substance use rates, gang membership, and prevalence of violence.
Services
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Adolescents
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
XS Tennis and Education Foundation provides a pre-academy in order to bridge the age gap between youth and adults. This intermediate tennis group meets regularly, specifically for students. This group works to develop foundations of tennis and develop advanced skills.
Services
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Adolescents
Tennis
Psychiatric services for children and adolescents include psychiatric evaluations, along with the prescribing, administering, and monitoring of psychiatric medication. Leyden also offers Intensive Therapeutic Services, Respite Care, and Mobile Crisis Response along with Therapy and Counseling for Children & Adolescents.
Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Parent Child Interactive Therapy
Children
Intensive Family Reunification Services
Adolescents
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Child Guidance
In Person Crisis Intervention
Long Term Case/Care Management
Peer Services, Inc. provides substance abuse for adolescents. These services may include early intervention education, family support, crisis services, and counseling. Telehealth options are subject to availability.
Services
Drug Use Disorder Counseling
Adolescents
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Concordia Place offers the Teen Leadership Program which provides teens the opportunity to develop the important practical and life skills that drive academic, career, and personal achievement. The program operates after-school during the school year and over the summer as well.
Services
Adolescents
Leadership Development
Noogieland provides kids and teens of all of ages groups and activities that provide support, education and engagement. Check the website for hours and locations.
Services
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Adolescents
Primary School Age Children
UChicago Medicine's Comer Children's Hospital provides routine medical care related to pediatrics.
Services
Ambulatory Pediatrics
Children
General Medical Care
Newborns
Adolescents
Infants/Toddlers
The Sports & Fitness Academy focuses on improving physical well-being and fostering positive peer and adult relationships. Participants learn conflict resolution skills and leadership development. Each year the program serves students through a variety of beginner, intermediate, and advanced sports teams. The teams participate in weekly training and competitive games and run on seasonal schedules.
Services
Adolescents
Children
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
Youth Enrichment Programs