
Empowering Minds, Transforming Communities.

Reimagining Mental Health, Supporting Families
New Life K.N.E.W. Solutions is a community-centered resource that provides in-person and virtual mental health services to adults, families, and school-age children to help change lives — one person at a time.
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New Life KNEW Solutions is committed to providing our clients with accessible and approachable means to virtual and in-person therapy services. These services include:
Virtual Therapy Sessions through Telehealth (for Individuals, Groups, and Families)
Behavioral Management & Social Development Sessions
Crisis Intervention
Community Support & Youth Mentorship
Although everyone is welcome to apply for our services, we primarily center families, individuals, youth, and children who are currently Medicaid eligible.
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We offer virtual and in person therapy sessions for our client's convenience.
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Our services are geared towards individuals who are Medicaid eligible, and/or have private insurance coverage. We also offer a sliding scale payment structure for individuals without insurance that need care. If you are unsure of your eligibility status, or are asking on behalf of a minor, please fill out our Contact Us form, and someone will reach out to you.
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Yes — we specialize in many forms of therapy and we personalize our approach in an effective way. While working with us, we bring a great level of expertise in working with children, and in overall family therapy.
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Our focus is on behavioral management and mental health services that give clients and their families the tools to recognize and manage multiple emotional responses, including aggression and depression. Since each client is unique, we utilize a range of techniques to assess the needs of the client and then structure a plan of action that works best for them.
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Yes. Our team is equipped to assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their families or support group with services that align with your needs.
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Our team consists of therapists and counselors who are Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IMCANS) certified.
This certification helps our therapists accurately make informed observations on support and care for children, adolescents, families, and individuals.
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You can apply for services directly on our site. Once you've filled out the form, a member of our team will reach out with the next steps.
FAQs

External Resources
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Call: 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat
More Info: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text: 988
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Call: 1-800-985-5990
Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
(Available 24/7 in English and Spanish)
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Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
(24/7, confidential, free, available in English and Spanish, for mental health and substance use issues)
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Call: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
Text: 838255
Chat: Veterans Crisis Line Chat
(24/7 support for veterans in emotional distress)
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Call: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
(Available M-F 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET for support, education, and resources)
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Phone: 1.877.863.6338
TTY: 1.877.863.6339
Available 24/7
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