Counseling in Highland Park, IL. Find the Right Therapist.

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Highland Park, located in the northern part of Illinois, isn't a big city. It isn't a small city either. Yet it manages to keep the best of both worlds. Families who live here---whether they are young, with children in elementary and high school, or more settled, with children in college--- are finding that Highland Park, IL has a lot to offer. In addition, there are plenty of schools to choose from. If you prefer public schools, there are plenty of those, and several private schools, as well, such as Ark Early Christian School, or Northern Suburban Special Education District. Along with these fine schools, there are theaters, such as the Music Theater Company. Here, they perform many contemporary musical theater pieces for the entertainment of the whole family.¹ If you're a parent looking for something special to do for your teenager's birthday, Highland Park, IL is a good place to be.

Mental Health in Highland Park

If an addiction to gambling is destroying your life, help can be found through Chicagoland Gam-Anon. The organization is dedicated to providing addicts with healthy ways of coping with their problem. Meetings allow individuals to share their failures as well as their successes in a safe, caring, and supportive environment. Meetings are held throughout the Highland Park area on a regular basis and are facilitated by individuals who have struggled with a gambling addiction. Call 708-802-0105 for details about meeting times and locations.²

Elyssa's Mission is dedicated to informing youth, teenagers, and adults about the warning signs of suicide so they are better equipped to help loved ones in a crisis situation seek help rather than taking their own life. The agency provides in-school programs that teach children about the link between mental illness and suicidal ideation. Their Everybody Matters program assists students in cultivating a climate of acceptance in which each person is valued and respected. Resources for parents help them recognize factors that increase the likelihood of suicide and provide guidance for talking openly and honestly about their concerns. Contact Elyssa's Mission at 847-697-9181 for additional information.³

Current Education

Educating youth about mental health is an important component of the goal to reduce stigma, increase awareness, and encourage young people to seek help when they need it. Haven Youth and Family Services offers in-school psychoeducational courses that teach kids about depression, poor self-image, anxiety, cyberbullying and other common issues that reduce teenagers' mental health functioning. To find out more about Haven's program offerings, call 847-251-6630.⁴ Additional youth education opportunities are offered by Family Focus. Their after-school services include assistance with homework, programs to improve literacy skills, and activities that build self-confidence, improve self-esteem, and facilitate development of healthy relationships with their peers and adult mentors. Contact Family Focus at 312-421-5200 for further details.⁵

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References

1. The Music Theater Company. (2010). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.themusictheatrecompany.org/
2. Chicagoland Gam-Anon. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.gamanonchicago.org/
3. Elyssa's Mission. (2016). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.elyssasmission.org/programs/sos/
4. Haven Youth and Family Services. (2017). Prevention Workshops. Retrieved from http://havenforyouth.org/haven-in-your-school/prevention-workshops/
5. Family Focus. (2016). Youth Development. Retrieved from http://www.family-focus.org/about-us/every-day

Highland Park is located in Lake County, Illinois. It has a land area of 12.20 square miles and a water area of 0.03 square miles.  The population of Highland Park is 29,743 people with 11,373 households and a median annual income of $122,829. .

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Widely Affordable

Licensed, professional counseling in Highland Park is considered widely accessible by the majority of people who live here and budget is often not a concern for mental health treatment. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Highland Park public health department.