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Mental Health Coalition
Background
The Lake County Mental Health Coalition was created in August 2016. It includes a diverse group of stakeholders representing hospitals, health, housing
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Additional Resources:
Lake County Mental Health Coalition:
- LCHD Directory of Services
- September National Recovery Month
- 2.26.18 MHC Infographic
- 2.26.18 Presentation on Progress
- Data Sharing Project Executive Summary
- Mental Health Coalition Charter
- Lake County Mental Health Overview: What We Know, What We Don't Know (PDF)
- Data Sharing Report Executive Summary
- Final Data Sharing (Full) Report
- North Highland 10.09.17 Presentation
- North Highland Project Report Table of Contents
- North Highland Workshop Part 2
- Systemic Questions Part 2
- Data Matrix Workshop 2
- North Highland Workshop Part 1
- Systemic Questions
- Data Matrix for Future Data Sharing
- North Highland Data Sharing Assessment
- North Highland Consulting
Community Improvement and Action Plans:
- 2014 Behavioral Health Needs Assessment and 2015 Behavioral Health Action Plan (PDF)
- Live Well Lake County Community Health Improvement Plan (PDF)
- Community Action Plan for Behavioral Health in Lake County, Illinois 2016-2020 (PDF)
- Live Well Lake County Community Health Improvement Plan, 2016-2021 (PDF)
Community Services and Initiatives:
Hospitals:
Hospitals:
- Advocate Condell Medical Center
- NorthShore University Health System Highland Park Hospital
- Vista Behavioral Health Hospital
Crisis Care Program
847-377-8088
Those needing immediate mental health assistance can reach professional counselors:
By Phone:
Individuals can speak anonymously to counselors 24 hours a day and get help by contacting the Crisis Care Program at 847-377-8088. You do not have to give your name when you call. Information and referrals to Lake County Health Department programs are available.
In Person:
Crisis Counselors are also available to speak with you in person 24 hours a day. You can call first to let us know you’re coming by, or just show up. Our address is 3002 Grand Avenue, Waukegan IL.
Counselors can help guide you through difficult times, manage stress, anxiety and depression, and cope with longer-term difficulties.