In the midst of this sweeping pandemic, humankind is being faced with an abrupt new reality…our lives are going to change and we are not exactly sure how, yet. As people are asked to stay in their homes to limit human contact and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, many of us are faced with an unsettling concern and uncertainty.
Over the last several days, our lives have changed because of the COVID-19. This virus has been a source of fear and anxiety for a lot of people. Fear about a disease can be overwhelming and lead to strong and unhealthy emotions. Learning to cope with these feelings can reduce stress and make you stronger and more helpful to others. We do not have all of the answers in this situation, but hopefully, we can help you put this in perspective.
1 in 4 school aged children have experienced a traumatic event. Childhood trauma is defined as a single event or prolonged exposure to traumatic experiences that overwhelm a child’s ability to cope. (National Child Trauma Stress Network, 2008.)
Our Behavioral Health Urgent Care is an alternative to Emergency Room visits. We serve people on a walk in basis providing seamless, fast access to basic services.
It is designed for individuals:
• experiencing an elevated level of duress
• having suicidal thoughts
• thinking about self-harming behaviors
• feeling overwhelmed or depressed
• experiencing excessive worry or panic
You will be met with compassionate, trained professionals ready to help.
We have added to our services Walk-in Wednesdays. From 9 am to 4 pm in our La Salle, Ottawa, Canton and Macomb locations you can walk in with no appointment necessary. If you or someone you know needs mental health or substance use support, we are here to help.
North Central Behavioral Health Systems is pleased to announce the latest development in our continued growth in North Central Illinois with the opening of the Morris, Il office.
NCBHS service areas include La Salle, Bureau, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, Fulton, McDonough, and now Grundy Counties. NCBHS has 10 site locations and employs 140 staff who serve approximately 10,000 individuals annually, with an ongoing caseload of 3,000 individuals open for treatment at any one point in time.
