Welcome Parents, Guardians, and Community Members!

Mrs. Christina Foss, LCSW

School Social Worker

Lakes Community High School

Cfoss@lakeseagles.com

(847)838-7114

The sites listed below are just a few of the resources that I am familiar with currently. If there is something I can assist you with please feel free to contact me. Thanks for visiting!

Helpful Resources:

United Way - The United Way is a resource for many different community resources which include health, counseling, housing, food, shelters, and many other topics related to health and human services. You can search providers by specific needs. Don’t be intimidated by having to check the “I agree” box that pops up when you get to this site. It is worth it to check it.

Northwest Community Hospital – Information regarding services for adolescents and families. They have a specific program for School Refusal Behavior. Type “School Refusal Program” in the Search box.

Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital – Mental health services for children and adolescents. Multiple programs are available to address anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, school refusal, eating disorders, and others. (800) 432-5005

Vista Health System – Mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and families. Vista recently opened an emergency room in Lindenhurst. They have a program called the Skills Training Program that is specific to Adolescents. They also offer inpatient services and parent education classes.

ISBE – Homeless students – Illinois State Board of Education has information about the education and laws about homeless children and their educational rights.

Military Family Resources – Information and resources for our military families.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Information about mental health diagnosis, support groups, where to get help, advocacy, help for family members, or general information.

Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays – PFLAG is an organization that provides information, resources, and support for individuals, friends, and family members of those that identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered, or are questioning their sexuality.

Open Arms Mission (Food Pantry and other Resources) – Open Arms Mission provides a number of supportive services to our community. They do operate a food pantry, but also provide links to other resources.

Mano a Mano – A social service agency that serves immigrant families (documented and undocumented) and links them to community resources. Bilingual services, ESL classes, Information and referral information, Employment Connections, GED preparation Classes, Health Education Programs, Computer Instruction, Homework Help Program, Child Care Program and more.

A Safe Place - Lake County Crisis Center / Domestic Violence Shelter

A Safe Place provides shelter, court advocacy, referrals and comprehensive counseling programs for victims of domestic violence - women and children who have been physically, verbally, or emotionally abused.