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July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund - process & info
211 Lake County Helpline - Immediate Support Hotline (En Espanol) Appointments for in person resources also available.
JCC Chicago is offering Drop-in support sessions at Bernard Weinger JCC, Northbrook until Sunday July 17th
American Psychological Association: Coping with Mass Shootings
National Institute of Mental Health: Coping with Traumatic Events
District 113 Drop-in Counseling: (July 6 through July 8; 433 Vine Ave, Highland Park, IL). Superintendent Bruce Law: “...the Highland Park Police Department, the American Red Cross, and the FBI Victim Services Response Team, with additional federal and state partners will provide assistance to District 113 counselors to enable expanded counseling services to students, staff, and community members at Highland Park High School...No appointment is necessary, but only the Vine Street entrance will be open.”
Community Action Together for Children's Health (CATCH) Northbrook: CATCH has cultivated a robust and ever growing list of trauma-informed therapists that have, or will make, space for new clients needing support as a result of the shooting event. List of local trauma-informed therapists here.
Empowered Therapy Inc.: pro-bono and sliding-scale services to those impacted by the shooting. Go to http://empoweredtherapy.org/, call 312-722-6932, or email info@empoweredtherapy.org to inquire about these services.
Compass Health Center (Insta): Clinician-led virtual post-crisis support groups/webinars (July 6/7) - signups, flyers, and phone number here
Here and Now Mental Wellness: Women-owned and led integrative mental wellness center on the North Shore offering free crisis counseling to anyone affected by the Highland Park Mass Shooting
Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss: Contact Scott Bauer (founder) at 847-494-4598
Maia Wheeler - Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Stableway Counseling (Lake Zurich): “We are opening up some availability to those affected by the shooting in Highland Park at no charge to them. This would be for brief therapy, critical incident debriefing, and help connecting to ongoing services and it would take place either via telehealth or at our Lake Zurich office. If you have anyone that would be in need, please direct them to info@stablewaycounseling.com or 847-847-1911.”
Therapy Connector (Alexandra Kaehler Design Instagram)
JCFS Chicago: “Crisis counseling drop in center for anyone at the Bernard Weigner JCC (300 Revere Drive in Northbrook. The hours are 2-8 pm Monday to Thursday and 2-4 on Friday Multiple resources listed on page
GoLead.Co: Text 224Help to 844-823-5323 to receive immediate assistance from a licensed mental health care professional
Family Service of Glencoe: Available to provide counseling services to the community and will be available as needed in the coming days (city website info).
North Shore School District 112 Resources: Text-a-Tip and Safe2Help Illinois information at link
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Illinois: Coping With Community Violence Support Groups (English & Spanish resources forthcoming)
Coping With Community Violence – A NAMI Connection Support Group
NAMI Connection Support Groups are exclusively for people living with a mental health condition, and are led by trained volunteers who have relevant life experience and who understand trauma.
Coping With Community Violence – A Support Group for All of Us
This session is for people who are not living with a diagnosed mental health condition but who would benefit from support and fellowship of people who have similar experiences and who understand trauma.
Register for Friday, July 8 from 7 to 8:30 PM
Participants may also register at the general Family Support Group link – please specify July 6 or July 8.
Grief and Loss Support Virtual Support Group
Offered by NAMI’s Cook County-North Shore affiliate. Open to any Illinois resident.
Saturdays at 10 AM. Click here to learn more and register.
Brightline (Catherine Sanderson): Brightline has pediatric and teen coaches and therapists available asap to help families impacted by the Highland Park shooting. Visit website or contact 888-224-7332 / care@hellobrightline.com.
Other organizations offering pro-bono resources:
Nurture Therapy (Jamie Kreiter) Jamie@nurture-therapy.com
Sarah@MatskoCounseling.com
Brooke Fox, brookefox@foxlevineandassociates.com
Nikki Levine, nikkilevine@foxlevineandassociates.com
Melanie Arons, Melaniecounseling.com *is a child specialist offering free consultations to parents on how to talk with children about this tragedy*
Alyssa Arnol, Hello@AlyssaArnolTherapy.com, 224.307.4689. Alyssa can offer pro-bono services for brief therapy to help stabilize and connect to ongoing resources
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July 4th Highland Park Shooting Response Fund - process & info
Ivy Rehab: Free 30-minute injury screens (more info below)
“Hi everyone, my name is Abby Hill. I am a resident of Highland Park and also work at Ivy Rehab in HP as an orthopedic physical therapist.
My coworkers and I are distraught over yesterday’s tragedy and grieve with everyone who lost loved ones. We’d love to give back to our community and offer free 30-minute injury screens to anyone who may have sustained orthopedic injuries while fleeing the scene (ankle sprains, shoulder injuries, knee pain, etc).
Appointments will be available on Sunday, July 10 from 8am-12pm at our Highland Park clinic. Our address is 799 Central Ave, Suite 210 (the same strip that Equinox used to be in). You may walk in or schedule an appointment in advance by calling our clinic at 847-748-8870.
There will be 3 licensed physical therapists available to provide injury screens. During your appointment, we will examine and assess your symptoms and discuss treatment options, pain management, etc.
We hope to help our community in whatever ways we can. Please feel free to share this info with anyone who may be in need!”
Northshore Acupuncture Center (Amy Landolt): “I will provide complimentary auricular acupuncture NADA treatments for PTSD for anyone suffering from trauma caused by gun violence. Contact Northshore Acupuncture Center at 815-814-1319 if you need support or would like to host auricular acupuncture at your organization or business.”
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How to talk to your children after a disaster or traumatic event: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Talking to children about violence: Tips for parents and teachers: National Association of School Psychologists
Helping teens with traumatic grief: Tips for caregivers (In English) (En Español): The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
After a Crisis: Helping Young Children Heal: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Art Therapy / Music Therapy / Dancer Therapy Harmonious Changes
Animal Therapy Art Therapist Studio
Equestrian Therapy Equestrian Connection
Art Therapy ITA Chicago
Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Childhood Traumatic Grief: Youth Information Sheet: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network