Mental Health
At North Shore School District 112, we understand the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes the social-emotional well-being of our students. Our dedicated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources page is a comprehensive hub of information and tools available to parents and guardians.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call or text 988, or visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
BEACON: Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation
BEACON is a State of Illinois portal that helps youth and families find behavioral health services, community-based supports and state programs that may be available.
Cartwheel Care
North Shore School District 112 partners with Cartwheel to connect students and families to mental health support when they need it. This year, Cartwheel offers individual therapy for students, parent and caregiver guidance, and new expanded Care Programs for specific challenges, including school avoidance, screens and social media use, and intense emotions and behavior challenges.
Appointments are virtual and flexible, including evenings and weekends. Care is free with Medicaid, and most private insurances are accepted. Care is available in multiple languages, including Spanish.
Think your child or family could benefit from support? Complete a quick interest form to get started.
To learn more about Cartwheel, please reach out to your child's school or to Dr. Holly Colin, assistant superintendent for student services, at hcolin@nssd112.org.
ISBE Mental Health Resources
The Illinois State Board of Education provides resources for families, schools and communities, including guidance on student well-being, school supports, provider search tools and printable materials.
ReferralGPS
ReferralGPS is a web-based service focused on assisting students, staff and the community in finding local mental-health and substance use-related treatment. The service complements the District's existing systems of support as a tool for student service teams and families to connect with treatment. Along with a searchable database of treatment options, ReferralGPS provides Care Navigation to assist families in triage, appointment setting and follow-up care.
If you are seeking counseling-related services, visit the District 112 ReferralGPS portal or contact the Student Services team.
Safe2Help Illinois
Safe2Help offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. It is available 24/7 and offers students a safe outlet to share information on school safety issues in a confidential environment. It can be accessed via a free app, text/phone, and website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com).
- Call: 844-4-SAFEIL
- Text: SAFE2 (72332)
- Email: help@safe2helpil.com
SmartSocial
North Shore School District 112 partners with SmartSocial to provide families with free access to resources that help children use technology safely and responsibly. This is a go-to hub for staying informed about AI, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, video games, and online challenges, while also helping you build stronger connections with your child. SmartSocial also offers multiple live webinars each month for parents/guardians and students, and families can watch past webinars on demand.
Learn more and register. Make sure to use zip code 60040 when registering.