MHAGC is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. We are a mental health association in Chicago, IL. We are an advocate for the social and emotional health of children and families, providing practical tools and educational training for the identification, prevention, and referral of mental health services.

Our cornerstone program is the Learning2Live™ (L2L™) program. It offers a "10 days in 10 weeks" curriculum designed to educate health professionals, law enforcement officers, teachers, counselors, school staff, parents and students about 13 mental health disorders common in adolescents including suicide, depression, self-mutilation, anxiety and eating disorders.

Providing Mental Health Support

At our mental health association, we understand the difficulties that many parents and guardians face when their child is struggling with mental or emotional health issues. That is why we are here to help with our various programs to support your family through these difficulties. We believe in providing training and education to help you better understand what your child or teen is going through so that you will be better able to provide the care they need.

We also work with a number of mental health care providers to connect families to professionals who can provide treatment for adolescent mental and behavioral issues. So contact us today to learn more about the mental health programs we have to offer and let us help you and your loved ones overcome any mental or emotional struggle.

Helping Military Personnel, Veterans and Their Families

At MHAGC, we provide assistance to both active and past soldiers and their families as they deal with the many mental health issues that are common with military life. A high percentage of veterans deal with a number of issues when transitioning back into civilian life, which can create hardships on their families and loved ones. At our association, we want to help by providing mental health services to help veterans and their families understand the effects of military life on their behavioral and emotional health. It is our goal to decrease the stigma around post-traumatic disorders while ensuring that veterans have the support they need.