Thresholds
Threshold is an inductry leader in the areas of affordable housing for people with mental illness, evidence-based supported employment, wellness management and recovery, assertive community treatment, integrated dual disorders treatment, physical healthcare (in partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing), and psychiatric research and training.
Albany Park Community Center
The Albany Park Community Center educates and supports members of the community as they determine their own path of growth and development by providing diverse programs and services for individuals, families, groups and businesses, including counseling, food pantry, adult education, veteran transition, employment and housing services.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Vets for Vets
Free peer support for Iraq/Afghanistan era veterans
Social Services and emotional, mental health, and addiction support resources:
Vet Centers Readjustment Counseling
Grace Under Fire/Created by Women for Women Vets
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
Membership and resource center designed to improve the lives of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health
Assures that adults, children, and adolescents throughout Illinois have access to public-funded mental health services. Services are available through 162 community mental health centers/agencies, 27 community hospitals with psychiatric units, and nine state-operated hospitals. Can also call the Department of Human Services Hotline at the DHS Help Line at 1-800-843-6154 (TTY 1-800-447-6404).
Illinois Warrior Assistance Program
Confidential assistance for Illinois Veterans as they transition back to civilian life.Their confidential 24/7 toll-free helpline is staffed by health professionals to assist veterans with symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), post-deployment stress or other combat-related emotional issues: 1-866-554-4927. The program also provides Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) screening to all interested Illinois Veterans over the phone via the helpline or through the State of Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) Veteran Service Officers (VSO). `It also requires TBI screenings for all returning members of the Illinois Army National Guard & Air National Guard.
Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse
Serves returning Iraq and Afghanistan war-affected veterans alongside other area residents who experienced Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or stroke. It is one of the few certified day-treatment programs of its kind in the country. At times, special funding is available for OEF/OIF veterans.
City of Chicago Veterans Resource Office
Locate a range of social services, medical assistance, and other programs for veterans in Chicago.
Give An Hour
Private, non-profit agency offering free mental health resources for families and veterans.
Military One Source
A one-stop shop for all branches of the military that includes legal matters, addiction and recovery, readjustment information, immediate counseling and a link to each military branch. They also have a 24/7 number at 1-800-342-9647.
The Soldiers Project
Private, nonprofit agency that offers counseling services and referrals for veterans and their family members.
Military Mental Health Assessment
Mental health self-assessment screening and referrals for service personnel and their family members affected by deployment or mobilization.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Provides free monthly workshops featuring speakers from mental health agencies to describe their services; they also provide specific information about veterans and mental health-related illnesses as well as information on resources for veterans and their families on their website.
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Information, education, and training on trauma and PTSD
Sexual Trauma Counseling
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Toll-free, confidential Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1. Also offers information and resources on suicide prevention.
Suicide Prevention Action Network
National suicide prevention organization that provides helpful information for veterans and their families.
Addiction and family members’ support groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous
Addiction and family members’ support groups
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Narcotics Anonymous
Al-anon and Alateen
Individual and family support and counseling services from other non-profits serving Cook County residents, including homeless veterans:
Cook County Assistance Programs
Offers free credit counseling with over 30 assistance programs at to help with housing, mortgage, rent, and utility and heating bills; employment and job training; child and family development; health, food and nutrition services; and community agency referrals.
American Red Cross
In addition to area disaster relief and supplying blood products, helps family members locate the whereabouts/duty assignment of a serviceperson and lets a service member know quickly of an emergency or special situation at home, such as a newborn or death in the family. The agency also provides military families with information and referral services and financial assistance in crisis situations. A local Military Care Worker can be reached at 1-888-737-4306.
Catholic Charities
Lutheran Child & Family Services of Illinois
Metropolitan Family Services
Homeless Shelter Directory
Childcare & Preschool Center Directory
United Way Directory of Area Nonprofits
Alexian Brothers Health Systems Virtual Iraq Program
Virtual Iraq is a graphic representation of what it is like to be in Iraq from the perspective of a soldier. Used in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1.800.273.8255, Veterans press 1
National Veterans Foundation: 1.800.777.4443
