Being a teen is rough. Sometimes you have questions that are difficult to ask, or you’re just not sure how to ask them. The library is a great place to start, we have tons of books on teen topics that will help you. For extra privacy, we have self-check-out stations you can use. Always remember, you belong at your library.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis lifeline provides free and confidential support anytime by dialing 988. Chat is available through their website.
Crisis Text Line
The Crisis Text Line provides free 24/7 crisis support by texting HOME to 741741.
A Safe Place
A Safe Place provides services addressing domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County, Illinois.
24-Hour Helpline: (847) 249-4450
The Cuba Township Food Pantry
The Cuba Township Food Pantry provides non-perishable foods, paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries for those in need of assistance.
Phone: (847) 381-1924
Email: info@cubatwpil.gov
CYN Counseling Center
The Community Youth Network Counseling Center is a non-profit comprehensive community-based counseling center that serves children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues.
Phone: (847) 548-6000
Lake County Health Department
Lake County Health Department: Access information and connect with various health services that include preventative care, behavioral health, environmental health, maternal and child health services, healthy living programs, animal control, and more.
Phone: (847) 377-8000
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Lake County
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained, and able to provide guidance.
Phone: English (847) 249-1515
Spanish (224) 818-6264
PADS Lake County
PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that Provides Advocacy, Dignity & Shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis.
Phone: (847) 689-4357
United Way of Lake County 211
Community resources including mental health, housing, food, and immigration help.
Call 211 or Text 898211 24/7 English and Spanish
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center
The Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center is a place where survivors of sexual assault and abuse can heal and also mobilizes the community toward action to end sexual violence.
Direct Voicemail: (847) 244-1187
24-Hour Helpline: (847) 872-7799
Gay Straight Alliance Network
The Gay Straight Alliance Network is an LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.
It Gets Better Project
The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.
PFLAG
PFLAG is the first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
24-Hour Helpline: (866) 488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
ANAD: Eating Disorder Support Groups and Services
The association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is for anyone struggling with anorexia, bulimia, or another type of eating disorder.
Helpline: (888) 375-7767
National Runaway Safeline
National Runaway Safeline serves as the national communication system for runaway and homeless youth.
24-Hour Helpline: (800) 786-2929