Resources

Suicide Prevention

• crisischat.org
• 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• kevinhinesstory.com/resources

Self-Screening

• Sauk Valley Community College provides an anonymous self-screening tool through HealthFleet, Inc to assess for Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Gambling, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Anger issues, and Psychosis/Schizophrenia concerns. Screening tools are not diagnostic, but are valid indicators of a need for further assessment with a mental health professional.

Stress

• “35 Awesome Stress Management Resources”

Anxiety

• National Alliance on Mental Illness
  
  
• Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Homelessness

• http://twincitiespads.org, Sterling
  (815) 626-2210
  
  
• PADS Shelter, Dixon
  (815) 288-6818
  
  
• Safe Haven Home (Women), Sterling
  (815) 622-8463

Sexual Assault

• YWCA of the Sauk Valley
  Sterling - (815) 625-0333
  Dixon - (815) 288-1232
  
  
• National Sexual Assault Hotline
  (800) 656-HOPE (4673)

Domestic Violence

• YWCA of the Sauk Valley
  Sterling - (815) 625-0333
  Dixon - (815) 288-1232
  
  
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  (800) 799-7233 or live chat at thehotline.org

Substance Abuse

• SAMHSA's National Helpline
  1 (800) 662-HELP (4357) (English and Spanish)
  
  
• National Drug Helpline
  1 (844) 289-0879

 Veterans

• Lifeline for Vets (Vet to Vet)
  (888) 777-4443
  
  
• VA Suicide Hotline
  (800) 273-8255
  
  
• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
  1 (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838)

 Helplines

• LOCAL B-CALM Help LIne (M-F 8-5): 888-33B-CALM (888-332-2256)
• Lifeline for Vets (Vet to Vet): 888-777-4443
• National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-4AID-VET (877-424-3838)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233
• National Drug Helpline: 1-844-289-0879
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (press 1 for Veterans): 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (English and Spanish)
• Trans Support Helpline: 877-565-8860
• VA Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

Local Counseling:

• KSB
  815-285-5638
  403 E. 1st St., Dixon
  (does not accept Medicaid)
  
  
• Sinnissippi Centers
  815-284-6611
  Sterling, Dixon, Oregon, Mount Carroll, and Rochelle
  
  
• Whiteside County Health Department
  815-626-2230 ext. 7
  1300 W. 2nd St., Rock Falls
  
  
• Counseling at SVCC
  • Counseling Request Link

 

Confidential counseling provided by licensed mental health counselors.

Please complete  a referral form or email  counseling@svcc.edu to make an appointment.  All requests are confidential.

Private Practitioners

Refer to local yellow pages