Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is recognized the first week of October, this year landing on Sun., Oct. 1 through Sat., Oct. 7, 2023.
The theme for this year’s MIAW is “Together We Care. Together We Share.” At Warren-Newport Public Library we aim to enrich, empower, and enlighten the library community through our programs and services. To spread awareness in our community we’d like to spotlight local and national resources available to everyone. For specifics, each website and phone number has been listed below.
Local Hotlines:
Lake County Crisis Care Program (CCP)
847- 377-8088. Confidential, 24/7 availability.
Lake County Crisis Hotline
440-953-TALK (8255)
Lake County Health Department
847-377-8180
NAMI Lake County
(847) 249-1515
The Warren-Newport Public Library welcomes adults aged 18+ to join our free monthly NAMI Family Support Group. This group is designed for parents and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions or concerns. For more information and specific dates, please visit our event calendar here.
United Way of Lake County
(847) 775-1000
211 Lake County
Call 211. 24/7 availability, confidential, available in 150+ languages
Text your zip code to 898211. 24/7 availability, confidential, available in English & Spanish
National Mental Health Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 or 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor by Text 24/7
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine
800-950-NAMI
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
800-4-A-CHILD or text 800-422-4453