Police Counselor

Presence Behavioral Health operates a police crisis worker program throughout the Proviso Township.

Marissa  is currently the police crisis worker for Forest Park Police Department. She is physically at the police department three days a week. Her hours vary day by day depending on what may be happening at the other departments that she also assists. You can reach her at the department at 708-366-2425 ext. 6460. She can also be reached through the ProCare Crisis Line at 708-681-4357 where she can be paged if you need to reach her.

Evelyn Simmons receives referrals through the Forest Park Police Department in the area of mental health; domestic violence; ungovernable youths and runaways; as well as providing referral/assistance to its senior citizens to name a few.

The purpose of the police crisis worker is to help bring about a change to improve the lives of others in our community.