December 25, 2024
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Will County residents have access to free mental health resources over the holidays

Emergency and non-emergency care is available

By Denise M. Baran-Unland

For those who struggle with mental health, the holidays can be a tough time. Several agencies in Will County offer free mental health care.

Not everyone feels “merry and bright” around the holidays – especially people already struggling with loneliness and their mental health.

Fortunately, free mental health care is available in Will County. Here’s how to access some of those resources.

Emergency mental health care

Trinity Services Living Room is an Illinois Department of Human Services program that gives adults 24-hour, 365-day access to free emergency mental health care on a walk-in basis.

Patients may self-refer or be referred to the Living Room by first responders or “other organizations with which an individual experiencing such a crisis may come into contact,” according to the IDPH website.

The Living Room is free and insurance is not checked or needed, Evans said.

The Living Room is located at 2000 Glenwood Ave. in Joliet.

For more information, visit trinityservices.org/livingroom.

Trinity Services, Inc. recently purchase the 2000 Glenwood building and opened The Living Room in Joliet, located in Suites LL 1-5, providing mental health crisis support and services.

Trinity Services, Inc. recently purchased the 2000 Glenwood building and opened The Living Room in Joliet, located in Suites LL 1-5, providing mental health crisis support and services. (Gary Middendorf)

Joliet

1. Call 815-511-0149 or visit thriveworks.com/partners/joliet-residents.

When residents call, they will receive an appointment within 24 to 48 hours – or even the same day, “which is unheard” for most people trying to access mental health services, Joliet Fire Department Chief Jeff Carey previously said.

Residents can schedule in-person or virtual appointments

2. If you have insurance, provide your name, health insurance information and your Joliet water bill account number. The Joliet Fire Department can issue a voucher number for anyone without a water bill.

3. If you don’t have insurance, call and tell the operator you are a Joliet resident. Provide your water bill account number or a voucher number. Vouchers are available by calling 815-724-3500 or emailing jfdcrr@joliet.gov.

4. If needed, supplement financial assistance is available for Joliet residents.

5. For information, visit joliet.gov/our-city/residents/mental-health-program.

Lockport Township

Contact the Lockport Township Fire Protection District Community Risk Reduction Officer William Piper at 815-834-8811 or wpiper@lockportfire.org.

For more information, visit lockportfire.org/cmh.

Plainfield Township

Stop by the Plainfield Township office during from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 22525 W. Lockport St. in Plainfield.

Or call the Plainfield Township office at 815-436-8308.

Troy Township

Help is available for Troy Township residents within seven days of scheduling, according to the Thriveworks website.

Troy Township will cover the costs for under or uninsured residents until funding is exhausted, according to the release.

Call 815-744-1968 or visit thriveworks.com/partners/troy-township.

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