Hope and Help: A Resource Guide for Coping with Mental Illness 

We are working on updating the first edition of our Hope and Help book. The booklet describes symptoms of the various kinds of mental illness: it tells about the help that is available to the mentally ill person and his/her family in the form of crisis intervention, hospitalization, services of mental health professionals, medications and treatment; it also discusses the impact of mental illness on the person and his/her family and offers suggestions for coping with mental illness. In addition, the mental health support systems in McHenry County are described.  Additionally, there are sections on working within the mental health system, lists and phone numbers of various organizations and agencies, recommended reading and a blank legal document for “Declaration of Mental Health Treatment”. 

We hope to bring this incredible resource to you soon. Upon its completion, we will be making each chapter available in PDF right here on this page.  We are also hoping a SPONSOR will come forward to invest in its printing so that we can share this valuable resource with those who are in need in McHenry County. 

Watch here for its arrival in the not to distant future!