Rooted in community.
Here for every step.

A Washington Heights nonprofit providing telehealth mental health, substance use, and recovery support to Chicago's South Side.

Our Story

Our journey of care on the South Side, written together

2009: Where it all began

Heuristic Healing opened its doors in Washington Heights, believing neighbors on Chicago's South Side deserve care close to home and never out of reach because of cost.

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Washington Heights, Chicago
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In Their Words

Don't take our word for it, hear it from our community

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    First name or initials

    Telehealth counseling

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    Community partner

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    Community Wellness Circle

  • A fourth approved quote goes here — a family member describing what support looked like for their household.

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    Family support services

  • A fifth approved quote, such as a client describing what it felt like to be believed and heard in their first session.

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    Mental health counseling

  • A sixth approved quote goes here, from a referring provider or partner organization about working with HQ2.

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Who We Are

Meet the people behind your care

The counselors and staff who make HQ2 a place where neighbors on Chicago's South Side feel heard, respected, and supported.

Dr. Paulette R. Eason-Williams

Dr. Paulette R. Eason-Williams

Executive Director · PhD, LCPC, CADC

Rhonda Shelley

Counselor

Adrienne Gross

Counselor

Jeanette Perkins

Counselor

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Marcos Martinez

Digital Marketing Specialist

Our Core Values

Care that reaches you, wherever you are

We believe distance, transportation, technology, or limited resources should never keep anyone from the support they need to make healthy choices and reach their fullest potential.

Prevention
Prevention
Counseling
Counseling
Recovery
Recovery

Dignity

Your care, your choices

Equity

Care that respects your culture

Community

Shaped by the people we serve

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? We've got answers.

From who we are to how to get started, here's what people ask us most about HQ2.

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The help you need, right here.

Confidential mental health and substance use care for Chicago's southwest side. Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured welcome — appointments within 24–48 hours.