JTHS Families,  

The change in seasons can sometimes bring sadness and unexpected emotions.  We are sharing mental health resources that students and families can access while our staff is out of the office for Spring Break (March 25 to April 1). 
  
Thriveworks 
JTHS students, families, and staff can access free mental health services through Thriveworks.  In-person and online care is available within 3-5 days after the appointment request.  Thriveworks works with the top 4% of providers who can help with relationship issues, mental illness, grief and loss, child/adolescent/teen issues, stress, and more.  To access Thriveworks, call (855) 707-2461 or visit the Thriveworks Website.  When you call, please be prepared to provide insurance information (if available) and City of Joliet residents will need their water bill number if available.  
  
Care Solace 
Students, families, and staff also have access to Care Solace, a free service that quickly finds mental health, substance abuse, or marital issue treatment options.  Care Solace helps families with private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and no insurance, and is available 24/7/365 in any language.  To access Care Solace, visit the Care Solace Website or call (888) 515-0595.  
 
NAMI 
Our community partner, Will-Grundy National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), is another resource.  Call (815) 409-7917 or visit the Will-Grundy NAMI Website to access these local mental health services.  
 
Mobile Crisis Response 
The Will County Health Department & Community Health Center Mobil Crisis Response (MCR) is a program that provides mental health screening and assessment of children, adolescents, and adults prior to any admission to a hospital for inpatient psychiatric care.  MCR promotes the well-being of children by maintaining them in the least restrictive settings by working with families in their home(s) or other natural environments, providing culturally and linguistically competent services, maintaining normalizing routines and activities, allowing for earlier interventions to address growing problems.  The MCR program has a 24/7 screening schedule with a backup schedule. MCR screening services are provided 365 days per year, 24 hours per day with acceptance of all referrals from CARES on a no-decline basis. The CARES line contact information is (800) 345-9049.  
 
Trinity Services – The Living Room 
The Living Room is a free alternative to the Emergency Room for mental health related aspects.  It gives individuals in a crisis a safe, calm environment to de-escalate from their mental health stressors.  At this time, it is open for phone calls from individuals of all ages, and walk-ins for adults 18 and older, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 24/7 at two convenient locations to serve you - 16514 South 106th Court, Orland Park, Illinois, 60467 (708) 981-3370, and 2000 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, Illinois, 60435 (779) 341-5090.  

Please note that the mental health resources mentioned above are not emergency response services.  In the event of a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1, or use the National Suicide Hotline by calling or texting 988.  
  
Additional resources are posted to the JTHS Website.  Please reach out if help is needed.  Support is available.  We wish our families and staff a safe and healthy Spring Break.  Classes resume with a full day of school on Tuesday, April 2.