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College and Career Planning

Create a free profile to take career assessments and discover what jobs are needed right here in our home state.
​The Reality Check app offers step by step instructions on how to evaluate a career, and obtain the education and training needed through a series of questions such as, "Where do you want To Live?" and " What will you use for transportation?" The. It summarizes the monthly cost of these choices and generates a list of occupations that have the potential to meet this goal. From there, students can explore each occupation's educational requirements, typical tasks, work setting and salary range. The app can be found by searching Illinois Reality Check.
SUBSTANCE USE AWARENESS
Drug Rehab's mission is to equip patients and families with the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and pursue lifelong recovery. We are here to help you or your loved one every step of the way.
Addiction Guide is a source on addiction and the dangers of illicit substances. It cover how drugs and alcohol affect the body, how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, and where to seek effective treatment. The mission is to guide you and your loved ones to a healthier life.
MILITARY FAMILIES
NMFA is the voice of military families because, for 45 years, they have proven that they stand behind service members, their spouses, and their children. 
Military OneSource is a confidential Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, and their families.

Information includes, but is not limited to,deployment, reunion, relationships, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and childhood services.

Surviving Adolescence & Parenting

When a child is struggling, the whole family is affected. The Child Mind Institute helps you make good decisions for your kids and navigate the challenges of parenting. 
15 nonprofit organizations to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues using state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, access to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more
Great parenting techniques for everyday concerns
This toolkit will help you navigate your child’s journey from pre-kindergarten through high school. It is designed to help you track and support progress at each stage.
Kids in the House is a place where parents have the opportunity to hear and share different perspectives and get solutions for parenting challenges that range from pregnancy through getting into college. Kids in the House aims to be the most comprehensive resource for parenting advice, one which respects the fact that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
MENTAL HEALTH
This website is designed as a practical source of information and motivation for you.  Explore the Consumer and Family Handbook, Achieve Solutions® and other recovery and resilience resources in addition to obtaining updated information for children and families, coming local and statewide events and ongoing activities, and beneficial contacts
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Find behvaioral health resources, ways to talk to your children about difficult topics.
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a national parent-run organization supporting family run programs to meet the needs of children with behavioral, emotional, or mental disorders. 125 chapters across the country.
Families for Depression Awareness provides resources about depression; profiles about families experiencing depressive disorders, a newsletter and podcast series; and other tools and links

Local Agencies

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