Helpful Links
Life Care Wellness offers Integrative Therapy serving West Chicagoland, including Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Wheaton, Lombard, Downers Grove, and Elmhurst, IL, as well as the Jefferson Park neighborhood in northwest Chicago and its surrounding neighborhoods and nearby suburbs of Park Ridge, Niles, Skokie, and Evanston. We also have a Sycamore location in DeKalb County. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call 630-423-5935. Below is a list of links for mental health resources that you may find helpful in your journey to well-being!
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Focused on adult ADHD
Invisible Clock
The Invisible Clock-II is a personal timer with five timing features, including the ability to beep or to silently vibrate. Use for: Meetings, Talks & Presentations, Meditation, Medication Reminders, building New Habits and practicing Affirmations, or as a Memory Aid (great for people with ADD & ADHD). Can also work as a Silent Alarm Clock – wake up without waking your partner.
Addiction Center
An information site offering rehab and recovery resources.
DrugRehab.com
An informational site about alcohol and other drug addictions.
RehabCenter.net
An informational site about alcohol and other drug addictions, as well as a by-state directory of rehab facilities.
Alcoholics Anonymous Northern Illinois
Al-Anon
For family members and friends of alcoholics.
Alateen
For children ages 12-18 of alcoholics.
Drinkers checkup
A site where one can assess their risk. Development of the assessment was supported by the NIH SAMSHA.
A.S.P.E.N. Asperger’s Syndrome Education Network
A national non-profit organization that provides education and support to families and individuals affected with Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High Functioning Autism and related disorders.
Alzheimer’s Association Free Helpline
800-272-3900
A Place For Mom
A national free referral service helping families find nursing homes, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, retirement communities, home care, and other senior care options; experienced Eldercare Advisors assist families with the difficult task of selecting senior care.
DuPage County Senior Services
630-407-6500 • 800-942-9412
Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
630-293-5990 • 800-528-2000
DrugRehab.com
An informational site about cocaine and other drug addictions.
The American Bankruptcy Institute
A list of resources to help those in financial difficulty find out more about bankruptcy.
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Non-profit association of over 100 member agencies and more than 900 local offices throughout the country; member agencies provide services such as budget counseling and education, debt management plans, counseling referral services, financial literacy courses and housing counseling.
Our Family Wizard
An interactive and secure means for separated or divorced parents to communicate and share information between households, eliminating the stress of verbal communication.
Support groups for children going through any kind of loss.
Family Shelter Service – Wheaton
Hotline: 630-469-5650
for general information about EMDR, including supporting research studies.
EMDRIA
The EMDR International Association focuses on standards in the clinical use of EMDR and certifies therapists in the use of EMDR.
Families Anonymous
For anyone whose ability to function normally is affected by the problems of someone close to them.
Gam-Anon
For anyone affected by another person’s compulsive gambling.
Rainbows
Support groups for children going through any kind of loss.
Bereaved Parents of the USA
For newly bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings.
Compassionate Friends
Grief support following the death of a child.
GriefNet
An excellent website of grief resources, including links to many support groups.
GriefShare
A 13-week video and workbook based support group; each week is self-contained, and one can join at any time.
DrugRehab.com
An informational site about marijuana and other drug addictions.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Includes directory of local support groups.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
An excellent site on pediatric bipolar; includes a support group directory.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The leading patient-led national support group focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses; includes a support group directory.
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
Recovery Village
A basic primer on mental illness and co-occuring disorders.
DrugRehab.com
An informational site about narcotic and other drug addictions.
Nar-Anon
For family members and friends of drug-addicts.
Pills Anonymous
A program of abstinence from pills and medications that have become an addiction.
DrugRehab.com
An informational site about prescription drug addiction and other substance addictions.
LifeCare Counseling & Wellness does not have a business relationship with these psychiatrists, but we have heard good comments from clients about them.
Ken Phillips, MD
Specilties include depression, anxiety disorders, adolescent and family problems, and recovery from childhood sexual abuse.
630-653-2300 • http://www.allianceclinical.com
Fatima Ali MD
Specialties include womens issues and eating disorders.
630-690-2222 • http://www.dupagementalhealth.com • Wheaton, IL
Syed Ali MD
Specialties include Attention deficit disorder, bipolar, anxiety and depression.
630-690-2222 • http://www.dupagementalhealth.com • Wheaton, IL
Thomas Dimatteo, MD
Specialties include adolescents.
630-305-3701 • http://www.wellspringforchange.com • Lisle, IL
Shaukat Jamal, MD
Specialties include geriatric psychiatry.
630-545-2887 • Glen Ellyn, IL
Ralph M. Orland, MD
Specialties include eating disorders.
630-653-6441 • http://www.genesisclinicalservices.com • Naperville, IL
Michael A. Kuna, MD
Specialties include addictions and dual diagnosis.
630-653-6441 • http://www.genesisclinicalservices.com • Wheaton, IL
Mixed Emotions Card Deck
A great tool to sort out and identify feelings.
“ ‘Mixed Emotions’ can be literally life-saving.” – Dr. Bernie Siegel
aids with self awareness by uncovering feelings, values, and experiences
Somatic Experiencing A powerful psychobiological method for addressing physical and emotional trauma, PTSD, overwhelm, and stress-related conditions.
College of DuPage Career Services Center
Teaches job search techniques, interview skills, networking, cooperative education and internships, job shadowing; provides a resource center and library.
630-942-2230
Jewish Vocational Services
Offers programs for adults, youth, seniors and people with disabilities, serving entry level to advanced career job seekers, at locations across Metropolitan Chicago. Services include career counseling, job skills training and customized job training, job placement, credit building, small business development, access to capital and more.
855-463-6587
Giving DuPage
DuPage County’s volunteerism clearinghouse and holiday donation guide.
VolunteerMatch
A national volunteer matching service.