The Glenview Public Library believes that caring for your mental well-being is not just important, it’s essential. In today’s fast-moving and often overwhelming world, taking time to pause, reflect, and support your mental health can have a meaningful impact on every aspect of your life. Whether you're navigating stress or anxiety, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to build stronger emotional resilience, having access to reliable information and compassionate support can make all the difference.
As a community resource, the Library is committed to connecting you with trusted tools, local services, and supportive networks. The resources gathered here are intended to guide and empower you—offering pathways to care, understanding, and balance. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Community Organizations and Services
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
Provides free mental health education, support groups, and advocacy to help individuals and families affected by mental illness
Cook County/North Suburban Chapter
8324 Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847.716.2252
Email: info@namiccns.org
Youth Services
Provides counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health support for children, teens, and families, helping young people build emotional well-being and resilience.
3080 W. Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847.724.2620
Family Service Center
Strengthens and empowers families and communities by providing accessible evidenced-based counseling, crisis response, outreach and education.
191 Waukegan Road, Suite 206
Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: 847.251.7350
Josselyn Center
Provides quality, accessible mental health services, including therapy, psychiatry and other specialized services.
1135 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL, 60062
Phone: 847.441.5600
Find more on our Community Resources page.
Books
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Everyone deserves the right to mental health. The list below gives a sampling of a wide range of books that inform, explain, support, and inspire the hope for a more fulfilling life. Many more books are available in the library.
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