Genoa-Kingston CUSD is providing this information as a courtesy to our families. In doing so, the District is not endorsing any of the programs listed. Parents should contact the facilities of their choosing to learn more about the services they offer, associated costs and to determine whether the facility is the right fit for your child/family.

Adventure Works | (815) 587-0825
2500 N. Annie Glidden Rd., Suite F, DeKalb, IL 60115
www.adventureworksdekalb.org

Non-profit interactive individual, family, and group counseling agency serving youth ages 6-18. Adventure Works is a proven alternative to talk therapy. Services are provided primarily outdoors, engaging clients behaviorally, emotionally, and physically.

Associates in Counseling | (815) 899-0501
920 West Prairie Dr., Suite F, Sycamore, IL 60178
www.aicsycamore.com

Individual, family and group therapy provided to children, adolescents and adults. Also provides support groups and faith-based counseling.

Braden Counseling Center | (815) 787-9000
2600 DeKalb Ave, Suite J, DeKalb, IL 60115
www.bradencenter.com

Individual, family and group therapy provided to children, adolescents and adults.

Couple & Family Therapy Clinic of NIU | (815) 753-1684
Wirtz Hall, DeKalb, IL 60115

Family, couple and individual counseling for residents of Northern IL. Sliding fee scale offered.

Family Service Agency | (815) 758-8616
14 Health Services Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115
www.fsadekalbcounty.org

Provides individual, family counseling, crisis intervention and drug prevention education. Provides casework services to help families resolve marital and family difficulties. Also provides counseling and divorce mediation. Will complete a risk assessment for suicide.

Horizon Counseling & Wellness, Inc | (815) 709-4357
122 S. Locust Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
https://www.horizoncounselingandwellness.com/

Individual and couples counseling provided. Offer both In-Person and Telehealth/Online counseling. Also offers assistance with medication management.

LivingRite | (779) 777-7335
1625 Bethany Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
www.livingrite.org

Individual, family and group therapy provided to children, adolescents and adults. Also provides support groups and psychological testing.

National Domestic Violence Hotline | (866) 331-9474
24 Hour Text Line LOVEIS to 22522
https://www.loveisrespect.org/

Available 24/7. Provides resources and support specifically to teen and young adults in their relationships. Can assist with information on dating, identifying healthy relationships, personal safety and supporting others.

National Runaway Safeline | (800) RUNAWAY
https://www.1800runaway.org/

Available 24/7. NRS provides free services to youth in crisis aged 12 to 21. They offer help to students who are living at home, have runaway or were kicked out of their home. Can listen, provide advice, locate resources or assist with reuniting families.

National Sexual Assault Hotline | (800) 656-4673
https://hotline.rainn.org/online

Available 24/7. The hotline is ran by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) which is a national anti-sexual violence organization. In addition to the hotline, there is also a CHAT option on their website.

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
https://988lifeline.org/

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

NIU Department of Counseling | (815) 753-1448
Adult and Higher Education NIU, Gabel Hall 200, DeKalb, IL 60115

Counseling services provided by trained masters and doctoral level counseling students who are supervised by faculty. Services include individual, couples, family, and play therapy. Sliding fee scale offered.

NIU Psychological Services Center | (815) 753-0591
Psychology/Computer Science Building

They provide a wide range of services including Psychological evaluations and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults on a sliding-fee scale.

Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Services | (815) 748-8334
760 Foxpointe Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/behavioral-health/greater-dekalb-county-counseling-and-psychiatry

Comprehensive family, individual and group counseling services; outpatient mental health evaluations, addiction treatment evaluations, pediatric psychological testing, outpatient psychiatry, intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization programs.

OakHeart Center for Counseling | (779) 201-6440
1950 DeKalb Ave, Unit E, Sycamore, IL 60178
https://www.oakheartcenter.com/

Individual and family therapy provided to children, adolescents and adults.

Northwestern Medicine @ Ben Gordon Center | (815) 756-4875
12 Health Services Dr., DeKalb, IL 60115
www.bengordoncenter.org

Comprehensive family and individual counseling services; mental health problems, alcohol and other drug dependency, and family or child welfare problems. Will complete a risk assessment for suicide.

24 Hour Crisis Line | (866) 242-0111

Safe Passage 24 Hour Crisis Line | (815) 756-5228
24 Hour Text Line (815) 393-1995
P.O. Box 621, DeKalb, IL 60115
www.safepassagedv.org

Services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and abuse.

Suicide Prevention Services | (630) 482-9699
528 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL 60510
www.spsamerica.org

Provide treatment for a variety of issues linked to suicidal ideation, including mood disorders, anxiety and trauma. Also offer counseling for grief and loss. Sliding fee scale offered.

24 Hr. Suicide Hotline | (800) 273-8255

Safe 2 Help IL | (844) 4 SAFEIL
https://www.safe2helpil.com/

Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where students can use a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. This includes topics such as abuse, bullying, depression, self-injury and suicidal thoughts. Once confirmed, the information provided will be shared with local district and school officials and/or local PSAP/9-1-1- call center, depending on the nature of the information shared.

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