To help our community thrive, Highwood Library & Community Center offers supportive and mental health resources free of charge.
All services are offered in Spanish. Case Management & Therapy Services are offered in English and Spanish.
Additional resources are available here.
Case Management
By appointment.
Contact Viri at vgonzalez@highwoodlibrary.org
Support Groups
Provides an opportunity for the community to share personal experiences and feelings and develop coping strategies.
Wednesdays from 5:30-7:00pm – No appointment needed.
Contact Laura at director@highwoodlibrary.org
Zumba
Join us for dance classes that are fun, energetic and make you feel great.
Mondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
At the Highwood Rec Center.
Contact Fabiola at chw4@highwoodlibrary.org
Individual Therapy
Offers one-on-one sessions with caring and licensed therapists to help individuals heal, grow, and move toward more productive, healthy lives.
By appointment.
Contact Viri at vgonzalez@highwoodlibrary.org
Charlas con Propósito
Conversations with a purpose in Spanish to learn basic information on different health topics and various community resources for the whole family.
Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm
Contact Fabiola at chw4@highwoodlibrary.org
Partner Resources
Immigration and Legal Aid
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Call (847) 737-4042
- U Visa Assistance
- Immigration Assessment
- Fraud
- Domestic Violence
- By appointment only
- English | Spanish
Prosecution and Victim Services
Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office | Call (847) 377-3000
- Legal process and victims’ rights
- Enforcement of victim’s constitutional and statutory rights
- Assessment of victim situation and referrals to other services
- English | Spanish | other needed languages
Case Management and Resources
United Way of Lake County | Call (211)
- Available resources in Lake County
- English | Spanish | other needed languages
Mano a Mano Family Resource Center | Call (847) 201-1521 or (224) 662-1501
- Financial assistance to victims
- By appointment only
- English | Spanish
Moraine Township | Call (847) 432-3240
- Food Pantry
- Financial assistance
- Affordable housing
- English | Spanish
Catholic Charities | Call 847-782-4100
- Housing assistance
- LIHEAP assistance
- English | Spanish
Other Resources
211 Helpline
Provides immediate resource navigation for community members who need to find available resources for those impacted. 211 is free, confidential, 24/7, and multilingual, with English and Spanish-speaking staff and assistance to other languages via interpreters in 150 languages.
- Search for updated list of available resources at https://bit.ly/211NowHP or visit 211LakeCounty.org
- Call 2-1-1 for live resource navigation with a 211 specialist
- Text your zip code to 898211 for live resource navigation with a 211 specialist
Lake County Mobile Crisis Hotline
Can immediately link the community to mental health services and provide mental health referrals, 24/7. The team can help find a safe place to recover if needed. Emergency transportation may be provided to shelters, crisis respite centers, hospitals, or substance use treatment centers.
- Call 847-377-8088 for a live crisis counselor.
Veterans Crisis Line
Provides 24/7, confidential, crisis support to all veterans, all service members, National Guard and Reserve, and family members and friends.
- Call 988, select option 1