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‍Community Vigil

Join local faith leaders for a Community Vigil tonight, Thursday, July 7 at 6 p.m. in Lake Forest's Market Square. All are welcome to extend support to our neighbors in Highland Park.

‍Mental Health Resources

Articles

• Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting
• National Association of School Psychologists: Tips for Talking to Children About Violence

Local In-Person Resources

• Willow House, (847) 236-9300, supports children of all ages, families, schools and communities
• Lake County Crisis Care Program, (847) 377-8088, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone or in-person
• The Josselyn Center, (847) 236-9300, supports children of all ages, families, schools and communities
• Compass Health Center, provides post-crisis support groups for all ages

Phone/Online Resources

• Lake County 2-1-1.
• Lake County Text-a-Tip. Counselors are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Disaster Distress Helpline.
• The National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24/7 at (800) 985-5990 for help coping with large traumatic events including mass shootings.
• If you or a loved one are feeling suicidal or in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at (800) 273-TALK [8255].
• Text ‘TALK’ or ‘HABLAR’ to 552020 to reach Call4Calm 24/7. You'll be linked to mental health support in your area.
• NAMI HelpLine, (800) 950-NAMI [6264] is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday to speak with a trained volunteer. 

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