Agencies/therapists listed here are for informational purposes. This directory is not an endorsement of their services, nor a recommendation of services by District #41 staff. Rather this is only a partial listing/guide of some services that are available in Lake County.

Referral GPS

At District 41 Lake Villa, the well-being of our students and families is our top priority. Understanding the critical role mental health plays in student success, we have launched District 41 CARES—a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving access to quality mental health services across our community.

GPS Parent Series Navigating Healthy Families

TEXT-A-TIP

Text-A-Tip is a 24/7 anonymous text crisis hotline offering emotional support for middle school and high school youth. The hotline utilizes non-District 41, local fully licensed mental health professionals from our community to help our students through crisis and direct them to resources available. 

Possible reasons one would contact Text-A-Tip: 

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Concerns of Bullying

• Difficult Family Situations

• Suicidal Thoughts/Ideations

How do I contact Text-A-Tip? 

Text "LAKECO" to 1-844-823-5323

Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S. 

1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Lifeline Chat Website

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.

Crisis Text Line Website
Call 988 to speak with a trained counselor. 

Students seeking emotional support can also text HOME to 741741, the Crisis Text Line, to reach a trained volunteer counselor.

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