Heartlinks Grief Center- Kris or Diana www.myheartlinks.com
email- [email protected]
(618) 277-1800
Couseling Referral List
(List courtesy Heartlinks Grief Center) All private referrals and groups listed are suggestions only; inclusion on this list does not constitute a specific endorsement. User of list assumes responsibility for services and results. Please give me any feedback about your experience using these groups or providers:
Dorothy Becvar, PH.D., Haelen Centers, 314-645-6358, St. Louis, MO
Grief and loss issues, particularly the death of a child, family and marital counseling
Jan Georgen, MA, LCPC, ATR, A Thousand Words, 394-8952, Fairview Heights, IL
Art therapy for children and adolescents, experienced working with grief and loss issues
Lori Lehr, MS, LCPC, 277-5300, Swansea, IL Family therapy, couples therapy, mental
health, ADD/ADHD, Accepts most insurance (NOT GHP, Unicare, Medicare, Medicaid)
Dr. Steven Heitkamp, D. Min., LPC, Horizon Hope, 367-2194,
Belleville, IL WorkS with children, adolescents & adults; grief, divorce, anxiety
Provident Counseling, 398-7250, Fairview Heights branch, Assessments first, then
assign counselor; Sliding Scale, accepts most insurance, not IL Medicaid
Care and Counseling, Alleen Russell (Alton), Susan Mielke (Belleville, adults only),
1-800-677-3609, Belleville & Alton. psychiatrist on staff, accepts most insurance, not IL Medicaid
Michele Engblom, MS LAMFT, Lutheran Child and Family Services of IL, 234-
8904 or 1-800-363-5237, Belleville; works well with children and families, Accepts most insurance, not IL Medicaid, sliding scale available (will refer to 100% Medicaid covered providers if requested)
Lucy Schrage, LCPC, ATR-BC, Creative Solutions Counseling, 980-5028, Breese
Works well with children, teens, and families; Accepts insurance
Dr. David Wells, Psychologist, 692-9600, Glen Carbon
Assessments and testing, Accepts insurance
Sandy Becker Warden, LCSW, Family Life Consultants, 345-9536, Collinsville
Family therapy, life change issues, Accepts insurance
Jonna Mason, LCSW, ClearSprings Psychotherapists, (314) 645-6686 x6, Olive Blvd. St. Louis
Works well with children, adolescents, individuals and families; most major health insurance plans.
Grief Support Groups
All private referrals and groups listed are suggestions only; inclusion on this list does not constitute a specific endorsement. User of list assumes responsibility for services and results. Please give Heartlinks any feedback about your experience using these groups or providers:
email- [email protected] or (618)277-1800.
Kids and/or Families:
Heartlinks Grief Center at Family Hospice, 5110 West Main St., Belleville, IL
Grief programs for children, teens, and families. On-going monthly grief support
groups for children ages 2-20 and their families, as well as for parents who have lost a
child and young widow/ers with children. Meetings the first Monday of the month 6:30 – 8:00 and monthly social outings. Short-term groups offered at schools and in the community when needed. Contact: Kris or Diana at 618-277-1800 or [email protected]
Adults:
Grief, Loss, and Change, Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton, IL
Third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 – 8:00. Contact: Education Department at 618-463-7501.
Grief Recovery, Mount Carmel Cemetery Peace Chapel, 10101 West Main St., Belleville IL
Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00. Contact: 618-397-0181.
Grief Share, Eden United Church of Christ, 903 N. 2nd St., Edwardsville, IL
Spring and Fall sessions, Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30. Contact: Joyce at 618-656-4330.
New Day Adult Grief Program, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 1515 Main St., Highland, IL
Nine-week sessions, 2X a year on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00. Contact: Pastoral Care Department at 618-651-2980.
Compassionate Friends of St. Clair County St. Clair County Chapter #1605;For parents who have experienced the death of a child (siblings also welcome). Contact Dorothy @ 618.977.0924. Meeting Info: 1st Monday of each Month 6:30pm Address: Heartlinks Grief Center 5110 W. Main St. Belleville, IL www.compassionatefriends.org
Compassionate Friends of Madison County, Edwardsville, IL
For parents who have experienced the death of a child (siblings also welcome). Meets 1st Friday of the month. Contact: Lois Noto at 618-656-4359.