MCHELP
The MCHELP App is expanded to provide:
- A way out for Substance Abuse
- Information & Referral via 2-1-1
- Helping links via McHenry County
- Mental Health Board Q.P.R. Suicide Prevention
Everyone needs help at times
The MCHELP App connects to:
- Crisis Line for Text & Voice 24/7 – Anonymous access to trained, licensed crisis counselors in times of emergency, concern, anxiety or need.
- A Way Out – Easy access for treatment as well as amnesty to individuals with drug and alcohol use disorders. Click this link to learn which police stations in McHenry County provide services 24/7.
- Q.P.R. – Question. Persuade. Refer – Reduces suicidal behaviors through proven suicide prevention training program.
- 2-1-1 McHenry County Health & Human Resources via Text or Voice – Live phone advice on housing, employment, family issues and social service support available 24/7.
- McHenry County Mental Health Board Network – Behavioral health support lists and links.
Here’s what the App looks like:
Downloading the MCHELP App is simple via Google Play or Apple’s iTunes, or App Store.
Get quick access to critical and vital McHenry County support.
For troubleshooting, please contact: support@leadingefforts.org
The expanded MCHELP App is offered through collaboration between several McHenry County organizations:
The expanded MCHELP App is offered through collaboration between several McHenry County organizations:
The Community Foundation for McHenry County
McHenry County Mental Health Board
United Way of Greater McHenry County
Centegra/ McHenry County Crisis Line
Funded in part through an anonymous donor through The Community Foundation for McHenry County, the MCHELP App was expanded beyond a texting crisis line app to include extensive and comprehensive information on services for mental health and social support. Click here to make a donation to this program.
Crisis line access is improved with the app while awareness and connection to McHenry County support services is expanded. All the information is now available and accurate on the MCHELP App.
When help is needed, it is just a click away on the MCHELP App. Download it today!
