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Suicide Facts and Statistics
Gain a deeper understanding of the prevalence of suicide and its impact on society, allowing you to be better informed about this critical issue.
What to Do if Someone You Love Needs Help
Learn how to recognize warning signs, approach someone who may be struggling, and provide them with the necessary support.
What to Do if You are Feeling Suicidal and Need Help
If you're facing your own struggles, discover resources and strategies to reach out for help and embark on a journey towards healing.
What to Do When a Suicide Happens
Guidance on navigating the path forward of a suicide, including immediate steps to take, dealing with law enforcement, and handling the emotional toll.
Coping With a Loved One’s Suicide
Understand the grieving process, ways to cope with loss, and strategies for finding healing and closure after losing someone to suicide.
Suicide Postvention and Recovery
Explore the steps you can take to support yourself and others after a suicide, fostering resilience and recovery within communities.
Why Bio-One Cares
Learn about our commitment to suicide prevention and supporting those affected by traumatic events.
A Resource Guide
Access a curated list of important organizations, helplines, and other resources that offer specialized support for suicide prevention, mental health, grief, and recovery.
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I highly reccomend Bio-One of Chicago for their exceptional services, professionalism, kindness, respect. I needed to reduce the contents of my apartment. Bryan, Lynne, Dom and Tim made sure processing all the items designated for donation or trash progressed smoothly, effectively and efficiently. Thank you all for the amazing job well-done.
Diana Ferst, Lake County, April 2024
Brian & Lynn are the real deal. Honest, friendly, reliable, & efficient. Our condo association was notified at 3am by one of our residents that a death had occurred in their home & that various fluids had been deposited on the carpeted stairs when the paramedics removed the body. We did a quick search of biohazard cleaners & immediately called Bio-One's 24 hour number. Bill answered the call, assessed our situation, & scheduled an inspection for 8:30 that morning. Brian & Lynn showed up at 8:30 on the dot, did a thorough, step-by-step inspection of the stairs, walls, & banisters, and after identifying the affected areas, gave us a very reasonable estimate on the spot. Then, to my surprise, they said they could have the affected areas treated (with an eco-friendly, non-toxic enzyme/disinfectant solution), as well as going the extra mile to disinfect the walls, baseboards & banisters. Within an hour, the job was done. I can't recommend them enough.
Eric P., Lake County, 1/9/2020
Brian and Lynn of Bio-One were terrific as we went though a very painful time. They were prompt, professional, and left the apartment they cleaned in great shape. I highly recommend them.
Linda Buyer, Cook County, 2020
Brian and Lynn are reliable, prompt, communicative, and empathetic. I have worked with them on two separate situations, one involving a dear friend and a multiple home situation. Another situation involved a hoarding tenant. Both times they have been extremely professional and made me feel like our case was solitary focus. They provided detailed reports on end of day and mid day for these bigger jobs and always locked up and communicated about check in and check out of the spaces. In both situations, they listened and learned about the folks with whom they were working to provide search and hold services for specific items. They still hold a weekly appointment longterm to help organize and let go of items in the larger of the two situations mentioned above. In this longer term job, they provide consideration in the items being sorted and removed, discretion, and real care for the person with whom they are working. It was a difficult and very lucky day the day I first called Bio-One. It is a relationship I feel incredibly privileged to continue.
Carolyn S., Cook County, 3/3/2022
I had an exceptional positive experience with Bio-One. The owners are very nice and were quick to respond to a bad situation. They were very professional and did a stellar job! They worked with me to make sure everything was done to my satisfaction. I would highly recommend this company.
Jeff Getlin, Cook County, 2019
Bio-One Chicago North is trustworthy and I highly recommend their services. They made an unpleasant incident with my Mom with Alzheimer’s turn out to be bearable. They came to our house, the same day, assessed the situation and got to work. They were so understanding and professional.
A Kon, Lake County, 12/2022
Like the other reviews this one isn't going to be any different because they are amazing they came in our situation was rather rough they were understanding they took their time they were patient with us they walked us through the process kept us in the loop very caring very understanding patient and their extraordinary attention to detail Brian and Linda the best I give 10 stars but I can only do five hope you guys see this because I really do appreciate what you did and thank you so so much I can only get five stars but I'm just going to say 10 out of 10 fully recommend
Shomari Smith, Cook County, March 2024
Recently our family discovered an elderly family member had fallen ill and upon our discovery found that his apartment had become a toxic environment. Our first initial concern was to immediately get him to the hospital. However the next day we were faced with the reality that his apartment was a hazard and needed professionals to safely clean the apartment. We found Bio-One and they responded that day, started the process and were so understanding of what our family was facing. Finding Bio-One was a God send. They are truly professional. None of us wish that you will ever need their service, but if you do, call Bio-One.
Sheila E., Lake County, 7/7/2019
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Bio-One of Chicago North
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Establishing trust is key
An experienced team member will introduce themselves, tour the property, and learn about your unique needs, expectations, and goals.
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We are mindful of personal property and valuables
Our technicians make it a priority to try to find and save items of value such as wallets, keys, coin collections, legal documents, photo albums, baseball cards, or more.
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Your satisfaction is important
We want to make sure you are satisfied and happy with our work. If for some reason something else needs to be done, we are here for you.