Counseling in Schaumburg, IL. Find the Right Therapist.

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Residents of and visitors to Schaumburg, Illinois can choose from many family-friendly activities nearby. FireZone is a firehouse-themed adventure just for kids. With fun games, activities, and educational programs, it's sure to delight. In nearby Chicago, the kids will enjoy Legoland Discovery Center. Complete with a Jungle Expedition, 4D movie theatre, and factory tours, your little ones will get a kick out of playing with and learning about one of their favorite toys. If nature is your game, take the family to Spring Valley. The park has miles and miles of nature trails, forests, and streams for your family to explore.¹

Mental Health in Schaumburg

People who have lost a spouse due to divorce or death can find support and encouragement through A New Start. This non-profit organization provides monthly social activities for single individuals to come together to discuss problems and celebrate successes with people who have gone through similar experiences. Social activities also give newly single adults a place to gather together and enjoy each other's company. To inquire about meeting times and locations, call 847-397-9643.²

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights offers a number of services to help guide and direct the citizenship process for people who have newly arrived in the United States. The organization provides free citizenship classes, which help people prepare for their citizenship interview. For individuals who do not yet speak, read, and write English, referrals to local English as a Second Language classes can be made. These support services help ensure new Americans have the resources they need to cope with the stress and tension associated with moving and becoming part of a new culture. They also provide the linguistic tools new citizens need in order to seek help in times of need. For additional details about these services, call 773-973-4444 extension 111.³

The stress of losing one's job can greatly impact other areas of life, including the quality of one's mental health and the stability of one's relationships with others. Those who need assistance in finding employment can take advantage of a number of services offered by the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County. The organization offers short-term job training so individuals can acquire new skills that facilitate employment. Tips for writing effective resumes and interview preparation materials are available as well. To find out how to apply for these services, call 708-222-3824.⁴

Current Initiatives

The Mental Health and School Collaboration Initiative is a grant-funded program that seeks to bring comprehensive mental health services to students in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, including Schaumburg. The initiative's funding has been applied toward mental health awareness activities for students, as well as activities that foster the development of socio-emotional learning. Awareness events, guest speakers, and classroom presentations round out the list of activities designed to improve childhood mental health.⁵

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References

1. Schaumburg Park District. (2017). Spring Valley. Retrieved from http://www.parkfun.com/spring-valley
2. A New Start. (2017). Our Goal. Retrieved from http://anewstartclub.com/our-goal/
3. Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. (2017). Citizenship and English Classes. Retrieved from http://icirr.org/content/citizenship-and-english-classes
4. Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County. (2017). Employment and Training. Retrieved from http://www.cedaorg.net/www2/ETS.html
5. Alexian Brothers Health System. (2017). Mental Health and School Collaboration. Retrieved from http://www.alexianbrothershealth.org/acmh/about/news/school-grant/

Schaumburg is a city that is located in multiple counties- Cook County and DuPage County in Illinois. It has a land area of 19.28 square miles and a water area of 0.11 square miles.  The population of Schaumburg is 74,693 people with 30,011 households and a median annual income of $74,086. .

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Schaumburg for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Schaumburg public health department.