available for people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness?
FH: Here are some resource that can offer care and support patients and families.
Ingalls Behavioral Health Services is a resource in the Chicagoland area. Ingalls Assessment and Referral Department can be reached 24-7 at 708-915-6411.
African American Private Practitioners in Behavioral Health http://aappbh.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness nami.org
If people are in a crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
If people have private insurance, they can call the 1-800 number on the back or front of the card. Some cards have a number listed for Behavioral Health Services.
People can check with their primary care physician for referrals. Of course, blackdoctor.org is a phenomenal resource.
Seizetheawkward.org is another great resource
National Crisis Hotline Text CONNECT to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
BDO: How can people keep up with you and the work that you do in the community?
FH: I can be reached at 708-915-6873 or [email protected] and they can connect with me on FB.
Felicia Houston, MA, L.C.P.C., C.W.A.
Priscilla Q. Williams, RN: Author, Speaker, Certified Life Coach, Global Nurse Educator www.priscillaqwilliams.com