Nicasa offers FREE or low-cost counseling for those worried about their gambling or the gambling of a loved one. Call 847-546-6450 to schedule a free gambling consultation.
1-800-GAMBLER. (1-800-426-2537), 24-hour hotline providing support, information and referrals.

Mental Health Resources
 
Support for Frontline Caregivers
Wellness Support for those working on the front lines caring for others during this unprecedented pandemic (18+ years). Thursdays, 6- 7:30 p.m. No charge, but registration is required. Visit namimchenrycounty.org
 
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Greater Chicago has started a great lineup of speakers and activities via the Zoom video communications app. We hope you’ll join us!
Mondays at noon – Mindfulness Mondays
Mondays at 7 p.m. – Yoga
Tuesdays at noon – Music and Wellness
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. – DBSA-GC Peer Support Group
Thursdays at 6 p.m. – Cooking
All events are free but may change from week to week – Visit DBSA-GC.org for details and registration!
 
NAMI Walks: Thursdays, 11 a.m.
We will meet at Falcon Park in Palatine, and even though we have to stay 6 feet from each other, we will see each other, shout hello and get outside. Call Lorri at (815) 575-3106 or Noel at (617) 921-6355 for more information.
 
Emotional support during the lockdown
Text the Call4Calm text line to talk to a mental health professional. Text “TALK” to 5-5-2-0-2-0, or for Spanish, “HABLAR” to 5-5-2-0-2-0. You will receive a call back within 24 hours. (You can also text keywords such as "unemployment," "food" or "shelter" to receive information on those topics.)
 
Mental Health Coping Strategies
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/March-2020/Coronavirus-Mental-Health-Coping-Strategies
 
Covid Information and Resources
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/NAMI-HelpLine/COVID-19-Information-and-Resources
 
The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday - Friday, 10am–6pm, ET.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
 
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  1-800-273-8255
 
Information provided by NAMI Barrington
namiba.org (847) 496-1415 NAMI Barrington Area | PO Box 474, Barrington, IL 60011