MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Help and Resources in Our Community

We’ve all faced mental health challenges or know someone who has at some point. In our series, “Weeds in my Garden,” we’ll explore tools to combat stress, anxiety, depression, and more. Discover the hope and help that awaits!

If you or someone you know is looking for resources regarding mental health, below are several resources for finding help in our community.

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Warning Signs of Suicide

Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.
Sudden change in behavior; happier or calmer.
Suicide threats or previous suicide attempts.
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
Loss of interest in things one cares about.
Talking about being trapped or in unbearable pain.
Giving things away, such as prized possessions.
Purchasing a gun or stockpiling pills.
Talking about being a burden to others.
Increasing the use of drugs or alcohol.
Withdrawn or feeling isolated.
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
Sleeping too little or too much.
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
Making arrangements; setting one’s affairs in order.
Themes of death or depression in conversation, writing, reading, or art.

If someone is displaying signs:

Take it SERIOUSLY!
Ask the question, “Are you thinking about suicide?” This will show the person you are concerned about them, and will open communication, allowing the person to express their thoughts freely.
Listen intently and persuade them to get help. If able, guide them to a local resource such as this webpage.

A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean help isn’t wanted.

People who take their lives don’t want to die – they want to stop hurting.
Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously.
If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, you might be afraid to bring up the subject, but talking openly about suicidal thoughts can save a life.

Local Counseling Resources

Resilience Counseling

Renita Shores-Gaston, MSW, LCSW
779-970-8372
resiliencecounselingrockford.com

Becoming Free Counseling Services

[email protected]
815-331-1023
https://becomingfreecounseling.com/

Restore Counseling & Recovery

815-737-8673
www.restorerockford.com/

Local Organizations/Support Groups

Celebrate Recovery

Northeast Christian Church
5651 East Riverside Blvd, Rockford
Monday Nights at 6:30 pm (Park in the upper parking lot & enter through door A)

northeastcc.com/celebrate-recovery
[email protected]

Tommy Corral Memorial Foundation

Works to enhance mental health of individuals, their families, and their community through awareness, prevention, support, and education.

tommycorralmemorialfoundation.com
[email protected]

SOS – Shatter Our Silence

Raising awareness and educating people on the factors that lead to young adult suicide.

shatteroursilence.org

Stepping Stones of Rockford

Provides case management, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, community support services, psychiatric services and housing to meet the individualized recovery needs of each person served.

815-963-0683
steppingstonesrockford.org/

Rosecrance

Rosecrance offers comprehensive behavioral health services to people and families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.

815-391-1000
rosecrance.org

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Northern Illinois

815-963-2470
naminorthernillinois.org/

Are you a parent of someone struggling with addiction or mental illness?

Reach out to Scott and Erin Calkins: [email protected]
Willing to talk, support, and encourage the parents of those struggling. They hope to start a group for parents soon.

Are you a First Responder whose mental health is struggling?

Reach out to Rock River Chaplains
[email protected]
https://www.rockriverchaplains.com
815-331-1023

National Resources

Suicide & Mental Health National Crisis Line

988 (call or text 24/7)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

800-273-8255 (24/7)

CARES Hotline

800-345-9049 (child behavioral/crisis hotline in IL 24/7)

TTY CARES Hotline

(866) 794-0374

Alcoholics Anonymous

National Website: aa.org
Rockford Area Website: rockfordaa.org

Narcotics Anonymous

National Website: usa-na.org
Rockford Area Website: rockriverna.org

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor

Social Care Community Resources

findhelp.org
psychologytoday.com