Resources
Mental Health
Help and resources in our communities. Mental health is a very heavy topic. Below are resources for finding the help you need in our communities.
Additional Resources
Videos
Introduction
Part 1
Help & Hope
What is mental health?
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What is anxiety? How can I help someone experiencing anxiety?
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What is depression? How can I help someone who is struggling with depression?
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What should I say and do if someone I know is expressing suicidal thoughts?
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What should I do if I know someone struggling with an emotional issue?
Help & Hope
What is active listening?
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How do I validate a person’s experience with an emotional issue?
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I’m not a therapist, can I really help someone struggling with an emotional issue?
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How do I connect someone struggling with an emotional issue to professional help?
What To Do
if someone is displaying signs
- Take it SERIOUSLY!
- Ask the question, “Are you thinking about suicide?” This will show the person you are concerned about them, and will open communication, allowing the person to express their thoughts freely.
- Listen intently and persuade them to get help. If able, guide them to a local resource such as this webpage.
Warning Signs of Suicide
- Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself.
- Sudden change in behavior; happier or calmer.
- Suicide threats or previous suicide attempts.
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
- Loss of interest in things one cares about.
- Talking about being trapped or in unbearable pain.
- Giving things away, such as prized possessions.
- Purchasing a gun or stockpiling pills.
- Talking about being a burden to others.
- Increasing the use of drugs or alcohol.
- Withdrawn or feeling isolated.
- Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
- Sleeping too little or too much.
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
- Making arrangements; setting one’s affairs in order.
- Themes of death or depression in conversation, writing, reading, or art.
Things To Know
A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean help isn’t wanted.
- People who take their lives don’t want to die – they want to stop hurting.
- Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously.
- If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, you might be afraid to bring up the subject, but talking openly about suicidal thoughts can save a life.
National Resources
Suicide & Mental Health National Crisis Line
988 (call or text 24/7)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 (24/7)
CARES Hotline
(800) 345-9049 (child behavioral/crisis hotline in IL 24/7)
TTY CARES Hotline
(866) 794-0374
Findhelp.org Social Care Community
Regional Resources
Sober.com
Crossroads Counseling & Life
575 N Kellogg St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0800
Pathways Counseling Solutions
311 E Main St (Suite 514)
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 351-5255
Dr. Eleni Malmis
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 506-3906
Telehealth only
Whole Life Solutions
311 E Main St (Suite 514)
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 691-5502
Offers online therapy
New Directions Counseling Services
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 328-8616
Offers online therapy
OSF
2323 Windish Dr.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-2323
Macomb Mental Wellness
210 South Randolph Street
Macomb, IL 61455
(866) 364-1950
Eagle View Community Health Systems Behavioral Health Services
1204 Hwy 164 E.
Oquawka, IL
(309) 867-2202
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions Galesburg
292 N. Chambers Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 342-1136
Online Only
MDH Behavioral Health Services Macomb
503 E Grant St.
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 836-1582
Mercer County Family Crisis Center Aledo
110 NW 3rd Ave
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-7233
Preferred Family Healthcare Family Resource Center
428 S 36th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-6300
Preferred Family Healthcare Family Resource Center
900 E La Harpe St
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-1962
Clarity Healthcare
639 York St Ste 212
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-6277
Transitions of Western IL
4409 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-0413
Mark Twain Behavioral Health
154 Forrest Dr
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2120
Mark Twain Behavioral Health
105 Pfeiffer Avenue
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4612
Blessing Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
927 Broadway ST #331
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-4453
Comprehensive Health Systems
12677 Heavenly Acres Dr
New London, MO 63459
(573) 248-1372
Advanced Counseling Services
108 N 3rd St #201
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2273
White Oak Counseling
1221 Market St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2111
Vine Counseling Co.
909 Maine St. Unit 2
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 336-7792
