Mental Health & Deafness Resources is dedicated to the provision of intensive mental health and educational services to children, adolescents and adults who are deaf, hard of hearing or have communication disorders, complicated by emotional/behavioral disturbance or developmental delay.
The quality of care and sensitivity to the diverse needs of the individual in a culturally affirmative environment is of primary concern in all our endeavors.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Deafness
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Frank Adams
Admissions Associate
gayle giusti
School Notes
- We have classrooms in Rolling Meadows and in Bloomington. While most of the students reside in our DCFS-licensed residences, we also serve a few day-only students at both locations.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mental Health & Deafness Resources?
The application deadline for Mental Health & Deafness Resources is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mental Health & Deafness Resources is New Connection's Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Village Children's Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Village Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4321 Wilmette Ave
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 991-7900
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 991-7900
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
New Connection's Academy
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
South Campus
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Palatine KinderCare ![Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!]( "Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!")
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Connection's Academy
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
South Campus
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
The Winston Knolls School
Special Education School
2353 Hassell Rd #110, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(630) 283-3221
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(630) 283-3221
2.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Little City Foundation Childbridge Center For Education
Special Education School
1760 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 221-7752
2.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
St. Viator High School
(Catholic)
1213 E Oakton St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-4050
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-4050
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Connection's Academy
Special Education School
865 E Wilmette Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8690
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students
South Campus
Special Education School
909 E Wilmette Rd Ste F
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 359-8300
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
St. Thomas Of Villanova School
(Catholic)
1141 E Anderson Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2110
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
432 S Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 255-0050
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Village Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4321 Wilmette Ave
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 991-7900
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 991-7900
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 83 students
Palatine KinderCare ![Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!]( "Palatine KinderCare Photo - Miss Desiree engages our Discovery Preschool children in many science and sensory activities throughout the day!")
Daycare / Preschool
929 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 358-2233
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
200 N Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-1549
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1
Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg ![Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg Photo - We are tucked away in a quiet area near the corner of Quentin Road and Algonquin Road. We are proud to be a part of our community.]( "Kindercare Learning Center - North Schaumburg Photo - We are tucked away in a quiet area near the corner of Quentin Road and Algonquin Road. We are proud to be a part of our community.")
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
North Schaumburg KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2601 Quentin Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 397-0799
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
9196.5 miles
Gr: PK | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
9196.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
9196.6 miles
Gr: K-2 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10920 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300
9196.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 776 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9625 Haligus Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-4700
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-4700
9196.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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