Community-Based Options for Care
At Chicago Compass Counseling, we believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. While we are a fee-for-service group practice, we also maintain this list of trusted community organizations that offer support for those facing financial or systemic barriers
Need Immediate Help?
24/7 Crisis Lines
- NAMI Chicago Helpline: (312) 563-0445
- Crisis & Suicide Prevention: 988
- Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: (877) 863-6338
- Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: (888) 293-2080
Publicly Funded Low-to-No-Cost Therapy Services
Chicago has three Expanded Mental Health Services Programs (EMHSPs) that offer low-to-no-cost, quality therapy services to eligible residents based on their home address. These centers are funded by local property taxes and serve people who live within their designated service areas. Coverage and costs vary, so contact the center directly to learn more.
📍 Eligibility is based on your home address. Visit the website or call the center directly to check if you qualify.
The Encompassing Center
📍 3019 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612
📞 (773) 638-5703 | 🌐 Visit Website →
- Individual, Family & Couples Therapy
- School-Based Counseling
- Trauma Treatment (NET)
- Case Management (Education, benefits, job resources)
- Support Groups (Parent coaching, anger management, etc.)
- Restorative Justice Programs
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Kedzie Center
📍 4141 N. Kedzie Ave., Suite 2, Chicago, IL 60618
📞 (773) 754-0577 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 Visit Website →
Languages: English & Spanish
- Individual & Family Therapy
- Psychiatric Services & Medication Management
- Case Management & Community Support
- School & Community Mental Health Education
Hours: Mon-Thu, 10 AM – 6 PM | Fri, 10 AM – 5 PM
The LoSAH Center of Hope
📍 3555 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
📞 (773) 433-1995 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 Visit Website →
- Individual, Family & Group Therapy
- Community-Based Mental Health Support
- Mental Health Education & Outreach
Hours: Mon-Thu, 10 AM – 6 PM | Fri, 10 AM – 5 PM
Featured Free & Low-Cost Mental Health Resources
The Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic
The Family Institute at Northwestern University
📍 Multiple Locations: Evanston, Northbrook, Westchester, Chicago
📞 (847) 733-4300 | 🌐 Schedule Appointment →
- Free therapy for individuals & families experiencing financial hardship
- Sessions with supervised graduate therapists-in-training
- Specialties: Trauma, emerging adults, sexuality counseling
Alternatives, Inc. (Youth Mental Health Services)
📍 241 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637
📞 (773) 506-7474 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 Learn More →
- Free/low-cost therapy for youth (ages 10-24)
- 24-hour Youth Crisis Hotline: 877-870-2663
- School-based counseling & substance use prevention
MIRA (Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance)
📍 6420 N. California Ave, Upper 1, Chicago
📞 (773) 409-4597 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 Get Support →
- Counseling & advocacy for refugee women
- Support groups & mental health first aid training
- Case management & immigration legal assistance
Specialized Services
For Immigrants & Refugees
- MIRA (Middle Eastern communities)
- Apna Ghar (Gender-based violence survivors)
- Mujeres Latinas (Spanish-speaking communities)
For Uninsured Individuals
- CommunityHealth (General medical & mental health care)
- MAHA (Asian American communities)