Resources
The school social worker is here to help with any social emotional needs in the school systems. Sometimes there are needs that expand outside of the school system. Here is a list of resources that you or your family may find helpful.
For a full list of resources in the Kanakke area, look at the Kan-I website found here https://www.kanihelp.org/
For any questions please reach out to the school social worker at 815-802-3106 or [email protected]

- Rebecca Lowery, LCSW : 815-348-5957
- Charlene Early- (815) 933-224
- Sara Falk, LCSW: 815-351-4245
- Megan Campbell, ATR, LCPC : 815-506-0482
- Benay McCue, LCPC : 815-317-505
- Renee Nordstrom, MAAT, LCPC, ATR : 708-365-8408
- JoEllen Carl, LCPC : 815-933-7887
- Takes BCCS, Cigna, United Health Care, and others
- Works with Children/Adolescents, Depression, Anxiety, Family Therapy, ADHD
- Amy Wiley, LCPC : 815-939-480
- Dr. Robrt E. Puls, PSY.D. 815-463-8805
- Catholic Charities: Diocese of Joliet
- Offers Children and adolescence counseling.
- Insurance Accepted:
- Traditional Medicaid
- Medicaid HMO Plans: Aetna, BCBS, Humana, Illinicare, and Meridian.
- Private Insurance PPO Plans: Aetna, BCBS, Humana, and Cigna.
- Iroquois Mental Health Center
- 815-432-5241
- https://www.iroquoismhc.com/
- 323 W. Mulberry Street | Watseka, IL 60970
- Outside counseling
- Hospice of Kankakee Valley
- 815-939-4141
- https://www.hkvcares.org/
- Children’s bereavement counseling
- No cost
- Did not have to be in hospice to receive services
- Community Counseling Services & Associates, LTD
- 815-933-0667
- 525 East North Street, Suite B, Bradley, IL 60915
- Helen Wheeler Center For Community Mental Health
- 1815-939-3543
- https://www.myunitedway.org/helen-wheeler-center
- 275 E Court St Ste 102, Kankakee, IL,60901
- Medicaid only
- Outpatient and home-based psychiatric services. Services are provided to children, adolescents, and adults.
- For other issues or more resources
- KAN-I HELP- (815) 936-4606
- https://www.kanihelp.org/