Referrals and Resources

Referral Resources

This is a selection of books and websites that we often recommend to clients who are looking for additional information on a specific topic. We wanted to make our most frequently used referrals and books easily available to everyone who visits our website. In a desire for full disclosure, the books are posted through Amazon as an affiliate link. Monarch Counseling Associates will earn a small commission for any purchase you make. This will not result in any additional cost to you.

Support Lines:

  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call 988. 

    Website: https://988lifeline.org/

    Call for yourself or someone else. It’s free, confidential, nationwide, available 24/7.

  • Endeavor Health MOMS Line:
    Call 1-866-364-6667
    The Endeavor Health MOMS Line is a free, confidential, 24/7 hotline staffed by licensed counselors. Provides information, support and referrals.

    Postpartum Support International Helpline:
    Call or text 1-800-944-4773
    website: https://www.postpartum.net/
    The PSI HelpLine offers toll-free information, support and local resources in English or Spanish language; available 24/7. Callers leave a confidential voicemail and a trained volunteer will return the call or text. They provide information, support, local resources. They also offer many support groups which are listed on the website. Not for emergency calls.

    Fussy Baby Network Warm Line:
    Call 1-888-431-2229
    Website: https://www.erikson.edu/fussy-baby-network/
    Erikson Institute's Fussy Baby Network helps families struggling with their infants' crying, sleeping or feeding. Infant specialists answer calls Monday through Friday, 9 to 5pm.

    Mother to Baby support line:
    Call 866-626-6847 or text 855-999-3525
    Website:https://mothertobaby.org
    Talk to an expert or read information online about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Free fact sheets that answer frequently asked questions in English and Spanish are available online.

    For Senior Community Resources North Shore Senior Center Call Northfield: 847-784-6000 Niles: 847-864-3721
    website: https://www.nssc.org/home

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