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Aurora Still taking walk-in for a free mental health assessment daily, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., but all walk-ins will be screened for any COVID-19-like symptoms. PHP, In-patient & Out-patient are still operating per normal with attention to any symptoms.

Only doing level of care assessments over the phone unless unusual circumstance. Very selective admission at this point. Only 2 people allowed in for screening (adolescent and one parent). Main campus is still open for in-patient. Out-patient only accepting on case-by-case basis.

Walk-in and counseling services are NOT open at this time but one can call the crisis line where trained staff will problem solve, provide emotional support, teach coping and provide further resources.

FCS is NOT offering in person services at this time. Their current hours are M-Th from 8 AM to 6 PM. They will work through crisis over the phone or via Tele-health (Skype) with callers.

Non-emergency. Call 911 for emergencies.

Call for resources, online support groups, COVID-19 help, and Tele-therapy. Online chat features also open 24/7.

Hotline can connect callers to local resources such as food pantries, medical services, counseling, employment support, legal assistance, clothing, utility services, counseling, transportation, childcare services.

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Call if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis. Open 24/7.

Call for mental health or substance abuse support. This is not a “crisis line” but a source of support for you or a family member. Open M–F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call to talk to a mental health professional if you or your child is a risk to themselves or others or for more referral services. Open 24/7.

Illinois Department of Human Services support line is reachable via text. Individuals can speak with a mental health professional. can. Within 24 hours, that individual will receive a call from a mental health professional employed by a local community health center. Calls are FREE and ANONYMOUS.

Call for resources, online support groups, COVID-19 help, and Tele-therapy. Online chat features also open 24/7.

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• 0-3 years old for Early Head Start Program
• Child Care assistance through YWCA 3-5 years old for Preschool for All program; subsidized care

After school programming; subsidized care.

• Ages six weeks to 3 years
• Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Program (w/Hometown Child Care)
• Preschool for All Expansion Program
• Parent Referral line: Call to receive list of child care programs in the area; no fee for service. Learn more and Fill out this form.

• Expansion Preschool, 4-year olds
• Mixed Preschool, 3-5 year olds
• Young Preschool, 2-3 year olds
• Twos, 2 year olds
• Toddler Rooms up to 5 years and Infants
• Slots filling up fast; accept Illinois subsidy (those who qualify pay copay); otherwise rate sheet applies

• Early Head Start Program, Infants-3 years old & pregnant mothers
• Infant Room: 6 weeks-15 mo
• Toddler Room: 15 mo-36 mo
• Full-day/Full-year, 6:30am-6pm
• Aurora West & River Ridge locations
• Home-based services: Staff visits children 1x/week in own home, educational support and growth, socialization with other families
• Head Start Program, 3 years-5 years old
• Income-eligible
• Half-Day: 3 ½ hrs/day (morning or afternoon), 4 days/week, 9 mo/year
• Full-Day: 6 hrs/day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), 5 days/week, 9 mo/year
• KEYS: Full-day/Full-year, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 12 mo/year

• School ages, 5-12 year olds
• Expansion Preschool, 4-year olds
• Mixed Preschool, 3-5 year olds
• Young Preschool, 2-3 year olds
• Slots filling up fast; accept Illinois subsidized care (those who qualify pay copay); otherwise rate sheet applies