If you are currently in a mental health crisis:
While I love to help, I do not provide crisis services. Please visit the crisis services listed* below. If you are at immediate risk or harming yourself, being harmed, or harming others, please call 911. Please note that some crisis line workers are mandated to report plans of suicide to the police. If this is a concern, we encourage you to first ask about their reporting policies before sharing.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 is the a three-digit dialing code that will connect callers in crisis to trained counselors that will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
CARES & SASS
1-800-345-9049
Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults with Medicaid.
Crisis Textline
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
1-833-234-6343 or text HELP to 833234
The only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois serving people using opioids and other substances, with or without insurance.
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
Between Friends
1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
Between Friends is dedicated to preventing domestic violence and ending the cycle of abuse by equipping communities in Chicago with the tools necessary for everyone to feel safe and equal in their relationships
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City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline
1-877-863-6338
The City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line is a 24-hour, toll-free confidential number that provides services and information for those experiencing domestic violence.
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
888-293-2080
Operating 24/7, the Rape Crisis Hotline provides survivors and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and hotline—call for services and resources.
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 or text 838255
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.
*This list was sourced from NAMI Chicago’s Resources page found here: https://www.namichicago.org/resources. This list is in no way exhaustive. Additional supports can be found via the NAMI Helpline at 833-626-4244 , which is open 7 days a week.