You Matter

Help is available to you no matter where you are. The national and local groups, tools, and resources below can assist you and your loved ones in dealing with depression, grief, or other mental illnesses.

Local Resources

Kane County Health Department

The Kane County Health Department offers information on various resources to aid those of all ages in managing their mental health and recovering from substance abuse.

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NAMI Kane-south, Dekalb, and Kendall Counties (KDK)

The KDK affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses offers connections, education, and support for both those living with mental health conditions, and their families and communities. They also run free support groups and community presentations throughout the Kane, Dekalb, and Kendall county areas.

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Individual Grief Support and Support Groups

Fox Valley Hands of Hope offers free individual and group support for people coping with a loss from suicide.

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Safe2Help Illinois

In the absence of a trusted adult, Safe2Help IL is a confidential tool that offers information and support to students across Illinois facing bullying, school violence, depression, and suicidal ideation. It also provides resources to help friends, parents, and educators seeking to support those experiencing these challenges.

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TriCity Family Services

Located in Geneva, TriCity Family Services offers family-based counseling for a variety of mental health concerns, as well as support groups for parents, women, and single mothers, and emotional wellness workshops for community members of all ages.

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National Resources

988 Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. Call 988 or Text 988 to be connected with a trained counselor.

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Depression Screening

Suicide Prevention Services of America provides low-cost depression screenings on-site or at a school or workplace. To schedule a screening, call 630-482-9699.

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The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the nation's leading provider of crisis counseling and suicide intervention for LBGTQIA+ youth. They also offer peer support through their online community, TrevorSpace, and education for parents, educators, coaches, and allies on LGBTQIA+ identities, the unique challenges they face, and how to support LBGTQIA+ youths in their lives.

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SPREAD MESSAGES OF HOPE

No matter who you are or what you're going through, your community is here for you.

Visit the Library Lobby throughout September to view our Messages of Hope display. Share your own words of encouragement, or take some for yourself or someone else who needs them.

READING RECOMMENDATIONS

Looking for more advice and information? Check out our currated list of mental health reads and make sure to stop by the Library to find even more mental health books on display throughout the month of September.

FIND COMMUNITY AT THE LIBRARY

Relieving Social Isolation and Loneliness for Older Adults

Monday, September 14 • 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Learn more about Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE), serving older adults in DuPage and Kane Counties. LBFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing isolation and fostering meaningful connections for older adults through friendship, visits, and shared experiences. Loneliness has become an increasingly important public health issue for older adults, and libraries play a vital role as trusted, welcoming spaces for education and connection.

LBFE offers a community program focused on social isolation and loneliness among older adults. We would love to present an engaging, accessible program that could include:

An overview of social isolation and loneliness among older adults
Why connection and community matter as we age
Practical ways community members can support older adults
Information about local resources and opportunities to get involved