Behavioral Health
Crisis Recovery Center -
Opens Week of September 2
For walk-in services.
Get immediate help:
630-627-1700
For support or
to request on-site assessment
Getting started
After finding out that someone you care about
has been diagnosed with a mental health condition, your mind probably goes straight to the question, “what can I do to help?” Before jumping into helper mode, the best thing you can do is educate yourself about your loved one’s mental health condition.
source: https://mhanational.org
Mental Health Caregivers
Nearly 1 in 4 (63 million) U.S. adults are family caregivers. Being a caregiver can bring joy and purpose, but it can also lead to stress, exhaustion, and worry about mental health for both you and your loved one. This collection of caregiver mental health resources can help you protect your well-being, manage stress, and navigate the challenges of caregiving.
source: https://mhanational.org
Guide for New Caregivers
This guide for new mental health caregivers breaks down what you need to know about your loved one’s care, your rights and responsibilities as a caregiver, and how to manage both the emotional and practical sides of caregiving with compassion and confidence.
source: https://mhanational.org
Caregivers-Take Care of Yourself!
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of People with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidenced-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.
NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercises.
Prayer to
Saint Dymphna
O God, we humbly ask through your servant,
St. Dymphna, to grant relief to those who suffer from mental illness and other mental health conditions.
St. Dymphna, helper of the mentally afflicted, hear our prayers and intercede for us.
Amen
Let us walk together in faith and kindness.
Embracing one another with love and understanding.
