Community Resources
Services
While West Aurora High School does not endorse specific community agencies or therapists, we do work closely with local professionals. Feel free to use the suggestions below to help you find the right support or ask your student's counselor or social worker to help find an appropriate match.
Community
Services: Homework help, technology resources, book, and media borrowing. The library is open for curbside hold pickup, computer use reservations, and services are available by appointment.
Financial: No cost.
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
1110 Jericho Road
Aurora, IL 60507
(630) 897-2127
Services: Groceries are distributed on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the free market.
First-time visitors:
During typical market days, when you arrive for your first visit, you would inform the volunteer working at the front desk that it is your first time. You will have to fill out a short form before you are registered. Please bring the following items with you:
- A photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or a consular ID card
- A current utility bill or lease in your name or the name of someone in your household (this should have your current address on it)
After you are registered, our volunteers will assist you with your grocery shopping. If you have any questions during your time at the pantry, a staff member or volunteer will be happy to help you.
Financial: No cost.
Dominican Literacy Center
260 Vermont Street, Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 898-4636
Services: Teaching women to read, write and speak English.
Financial: Some minimal fees for programs. No sliding scale or insurance accepted.
NO VOLUNTEERS ARE BEING ACCEPTED RIGHT NOW
Two Rivers Head Start Agency
1661 Landmark Road, Aurora, IL 60596
(630) 264-1444
Services: Children school readiness, emergency services, food pantry, employment services, and more listed online.
Financial: N/A
Health
VNA Dental Center
400 N. Highland Ave. 2nd floor, Aurora, IL
(630)892-4355
www.vnahealth.com
Services: Exams & X-rays;Cavity filling & extractions;Pulpotomies; Oral health education and Referrals to specialists
Financial: Medicaid accepted. (sliding scale)
VNA Health Center
400 N. Highland Avenue Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 892-4355
www.vnahealth.com
Services: School & Sports Physicals (no charge for VNA Medicaid Insurance patients); Lead screening; Acute illness treatment; Chronic Illness management; Behavioral health services. COVID-19 Testing with or without symptoms. An appointment is required before testing.
Financial: Medicare and Medicaid. Most insurance.
LGBTQ
Youth Outlook
Geneva, Naperville, and Dekalb drop in centers.
http://youth-outlook.org/services/youth/
Services: Weekly drop-in centers in social setting for youth to meet other LGBTQ+ young people and talk about topics that matter to them. Safe and supported groups.
Available only online through zoom.
Financial: N/A
Mental Health
AID (Association for Individual Development) Counseling
1230 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 859-1291
CRISIS HOTLINE: (833)-243-8398
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekwww.the-association.org
Services: Mental health and Developmental services at multiple locations across Aurora.
Financial: N/A
Communities in Schools
1433 Prairie Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 256-4500
www.cisaurora.org
Services: In-school counseling and resource connection.
Financial: No cost.
ADJUST VOLUNTEER INFO to say: Not available at this time because of COVID19. Contact Laura Ramirez at lramirez@cisaurora.org
Depression Hotline
(630) 482-9696
(800) 273-8255
Family Counseling Services
70 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 844-2662
www.aurorafcs.org
Services: Behavioral health, mentoring, continuing education. “Garage” for life skill learning. In-person and telehealth visits available.
Financial: Most insurances, including Medicaid are accepted. Sliding scale utilized.
Family Focus
550 Second Street, Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-2550
www.family-focus.org
Services: Contact your center directly for more information about the services offered due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Emergency Resources:
http://www.family-focus.org/emergency-preparedness-response/emergency-resources/
Financial: N/A
Gateway Foundation
400 Mercy Lane, Aurora, IL 60506
(630)966-7466
Hotline: 877-505-4673
www.recovergateway.org
Services: Outpatient, Residential/inpatient, Bridge Program, and Aftercare. Drug Rehab Program; education groups; individual counseling; family and education counseling;Recreational and team building activities;12-step education, recovery planning.
Financial: Most insurance, including Medicaid.
Linden Oaks
801 S. Washington
Naperville, IL 60540
(630)305-5027
www.eehealth.org
Services: Inpatient and outpatient treatment and detoxification. Anxiety; Depression; Substance abuse; Prevention services; Self-Injury; School refusal/avoidance; Student intervention program; Eating Disorders
Schedule A Free Confidential Assessment: On Website or (630) 305-5027
Financial: Most Insurance, including Medicaid under age 20. For more questions regarding Financial Care, you can receive one-on-one assistance from a financial counselor to guide you through.
Mutual Ground
P.O. Box 1911
Aurora, IL 60506
www.mutualground.org
Services: 24-hour crisis line, counseling and shelter for victims of sexual and domestic violence.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We welcome high school students looking to volunteer at our organization, learn more about nonprofits, help their community and earn service hours. We are accepting new volunteers and also hosting volunteer groups. Volunteer groups are working in small numbers, socially distancing, and typically pick a project or activity that fits the group's timeline, talents and age. Due to the pandemic, we are asking for volunteers over 15 years of age at this time.
We also have a Student Advisory Board that offers a unique opportunity for high school students to get deeper involved with Mutual Ground.
Mutual Ground Student Advisory Board
Contact Julie Ford for more information. jford@mutualground.org 630.897.0084 ext 104
Financial: No cost.
National Youth Crisis Hotline
(800) 442-4673
Oak Heart
66 Miller Drive, Suite 105
North Aurora, IL 60542
630-570-0050
Services: Counseling services for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and more. In-person and telehealth visits are available.
Financial: Most insurances accepted, depending on the plan
AMITA Behavioral Health
1325 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 801-2556
https://www.amitahealth.org
Services: Inpatient and outpatient facility and ADHD/Learning Disabilities program.
Financial: Most insurances, including Medicaid are accepted. Offers financial assistance.
Rosecrance
2135 City Gate lane, Suite 300, Naperville, IL 50563
(815) 391-1000
www.rosecrance.org
Services:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health; education, individual, and family support. Naperville Office- Prevention and Early Intervention Program: Assessment, three class sessions, and a urine screen. Other locations- Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Outpatient, and Recovery Homes.
RGW Mental Health Program
Rosecrance Chicagoland Locations
Suicide Hotline
(800) suicide or 784-2433
(800) 273-8255
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/youth/
Suicide Prevention Services
528 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
General Agency: (630) 482-9699
Hotline: (630) 482-9696
www.spsamerica.org
Services: Prevention, intervention, and postvention suicide services. Services offered in-school or at agency locations. Individual counseling, groups, and hotline available. Telehealth appointments are also available.
Financial: Insurances accepted decided on a case-by-case basis. Medicaid is not accepted. Sliding scale utilized.
Volunteer Opportunities: Available. Contact the SPS team by calling the agency and asking to speak with them. Students 18+ can volunteer at the hotline and other projects are available throughout the year for younger students.
Taking Control
106 S. Lincolnway, North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 454-1514
www.takingcontrolcounseling.com
Services: Individual and family counseling. Accepts all clients regardless of ability to pay.
TriCity Family Services
1120 Randall Court
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 232-1070
www.tricityfamilyservices.org
Services: Counseling, eating disorder treatment, support groups, ADHD track, and more.
Volunteer Opportunities: Available. Contact Michelle Rollins at 630-232-1070 or
mrollins@tricityfamilyservices.org.
Financial: Most insurances, including Medicaid are accepted. Sliding scale utilized.
Mentorship
Boys 2 Men
150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Clayton Muhammed
(630) 774-9306
Services: Peer to peer mentoring for boys grades 8-12.
Volunteer Opportunities: Not available.
Financial: No cost.
Family Counseling Services & 1-2-1 Mentoring
70 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 844-2662
www.aurorafcs.org
Services: Behavioral health, mentoring, continuing education. “Garage” for life skill learning.
Financial: Most insurances, including Medicaid are accepted. Sliding scale utilized.
Substance Abuse
West Aurora schools has an established partnership with Mutual Ground Substance Use Services in an effort to promote education around the dangers of substance use among teens. Mutual Ground Substance Use Services (formerly Breaking Free, Inc.) has been providing continuing care services to individuals in the Aurora and surrounding communities for over 40 years. They offer outpatient counseling and education to individuals struggling with abuse of alcohol and drugs. For more information, please contact Michelle Voris, SAP Coordinator at mvoris@sd129.org.
Alateen
If you are affected by a parent or relative’s use of Alcohol or Drugs, Alateen is here for you!
Join other teens who feel the same way you feel. At Alateen we learn to cope. We gain strength and hope through other people’s experiences - and we end up feeling better about our own situation.
Your Choice to Live, Inc.
Provides drug and alcohol prevention education, intervention, and support programs to students, parents, teachers, and community members.
Meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Friday of every month during 7th period, in the Wellness Center.
Community Meetings Alateen:
“Open up your Heart”
Saturdays, 10:00am–11:00am
Bethany Lutheran Church
8 S.Lincoln St., Batavia
Al-Anon:
“Courage to Change”
Fridays, 6:30pm–7:30pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
27 S.Edgelawn, Aurora
Zoom ID: 891 7135 4929
Password: 001694
Alcohol Abuse & Crisis Intervention Hotline
(630) 234-0246
Alcoholics Anonymous
(312) 346-1475
Services: Support Group for adults struggling with alcohol dependence.
Financial: No cost.
Breaking Free, Inc
(630)897-1003
Services: Assessment, Treatment, Counseling
Breaking Free Brochure
Breaking Free Info
Financial: Blue-Cross Blue-Shield PPO and Medicaid accepted. Sliding scale utilized.
Care Clinics Inc.
522 North Lake St
Aurora, IL, 60506
(630)896-4650
Typically Same-Day Appointments
Services: Alcohol/Drug and DUI Services, Alcohol and Drug Testing, Anger Management Evaluations, Education and Counseling, Drivers License Reinstatement
Volunteer Opportunities: None
Financial: No Insurance needed. They accept, Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Debit, American Express, and Discover
Family Counseling Services
(630)844-2662
Services: Assessment, Counseling
Amita-Mercy Behavioral Health
(630)801-2657
Linden Oaks
(630)305-5027
Services: Assessment, Treatment, Counseling
Rosecrance
(815)391-1000
Services: Assessment, Treatment
Child Care
IDHS
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30355
The Illinois Department of Human Services' (IDHS) Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency are working together to support families to get the information and resources the need to find and select the best child care for their child.
Fox Valley Park District
Cole Center Administration Office
101 W. Illinois Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-897-0516
https://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org/ecare/
Services: E-care, childcare by the day (full or half-day), or by the week.
Financial: Per-day or by week cost is associated with care. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Tyson Taekwondo
984 N Lake St.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-347-6351
Tysonmartialarts.com
Services: After school program. Various martial arts programming.
Financial: Cost is determined based on program chosen, reach out for more information.
Constitution Kindercare
80 S Constitution Dr.
Aurora, IL 60506
630-906-6582
kindercare.com/our-centers/aurora/il/301501
Services: Infant, Toddler, Early education, preschool, kindergarten and more programs are available.
Financial: Cost is determined based on the program chosen, reach out for more information.
Children of America - Educational Childcare
1125 Oak St
North Aurora, IL 60542
630-883-4806
childrenofamerica.com/locations-aurora.cfm
Services: Infant, Toddler, Early education, preschool, kindergarten and school age available.
Financial: Cost is determined based on the program chosen, reach out for more information.
Children of America - Educational Childcare
1125 Oak St
North Aurora, IL 60542
630-883-4806
childrenofamerica.com/locations-aurora.cfm
Services: Infant, Toddler, Early education, preschool, kindergarten and school age available.
Financial: Cost is determined based on the program chosen, reach out for more information.
Alphabet Academy Childcare Inc
1510 W Indian Trail
Aurora, IL 60506
630-906-9697
Services: Before and after school care. Preschool programs.
Financial: Cost is determined based on the program chosen, reach out for more information.
Rachel’s Learning Center
716 N Elmwod Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
630-264-6920
Services: Care ages six weeks to six years.
Financial: Cost is determined based on the program chosen, reach out for more information.
Share & Care Learning Center
12 John St.
North Aurora, IL 60542
630-892-2818
shareandcarelearning.com
Services: Infant, toddler, preschool and pre-k programs. Before and after school care, along with some e-learning assistance.
Financial: Cost is determined based on the program chosen, reach out for more information.