AOEC is a program that allows for our support staff to help our students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally in a highly collaborative way. Our support staff provides a safe and confidential place for students to discuss a variety of issues that are of concern to them. Everything said with a support staff member is confidential unless someone is hurting you, you want to hurt someone, you want to hurt yourself, or you give me permission to share information with another trusted adult.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
- Counselor Information
Dana Ruby
[email protected]
224-303-2874
- Social Worker Information
Amy Grost
[email protected]
224-303-2934
Azizi Bryant
[email protected]
Erika’s Lighthouse: https://www.erikaslighthouse.org/
Hotline Numbers
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 hours)
1-800-273-8255
CRISIS Text Line: 741741
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Hotline: 1 (800) 799 – 7233
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) is available for anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Love is Respect – National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline
Hotline: 1 (866) 331-9474
Text: 22522
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, text, and online chat.
Love is Respect offers information, support, and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) – National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hotline: 1 (800) 656-4673
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone and online chat.
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Text: 233733
The National Human Trafficking Hotline is a national anti-trafficking hotline serving victims and survivors of human trafficking and the anti-trafficking community in the United States. The toll-free hotline is available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year in more than 200 languages.
National Runaway Safeline
Hotline: 1 (800) 786-2929
Email: [email protected]
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, email, forum, and online chat.
The National Runaway Safeline provides crisis and support services for homeless and runaway youth in the United States.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline
Hotline: 1 (800) 662-4357
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone in English and Spanish
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance abuse disorders.
Contact the VictimConnect Hotline by phone at 1-855-4-VICTIM or by chat for more information or assistance in locating services that can help you or a loved one.
The TREVOR Project
1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
TransLifeline
1-877-565-8860
https://translifeline.org/
A Safe Place
24/7 crisis line: 847-249-4450 or 1-800-600-SAFE
https://asafeplaceforhelp.org/
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center
847-872-7799
https://zcenter.org/