Just like there is always hope-there is also HELP always available.
Call 911 or go to the closest Emergency Department
For any life threatening emergencies including mental health related emergencies.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Available 24/7 via text/phone/online chat if you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis. You will be connected to the closest possible crisis center in your area.
Call or Text to: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Available 24/7 serving anyone, in any type of crisis.
Text HELLO to: 741741
Cares Line
Available 24/7 for immediate crisis intervention, mental health evaluation, & other services for youth and adults.
Call 1-800-345-9049
Additional Support and Resources
Safe2HELP Illinois
Offers students a 24/7 safe, confidential way to share info that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety.
Call 844-4-SAFEIL (723345)
Text SAFE2 (72332)
Website: Safe2helpil.com
Illinois Warm Line
If you or a loved one has mental health and/or substance use challenges and would like to receive support by phone via a Wellness Support Specialists (professionals who have experienced mental health and/or substance use recovery in their own lives). They are trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and support you. This is NOT a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover.
CALL: 866-359-7953
Available Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. except holidays
Ilinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances
If you or a loved one is suffering from an opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders, call to speak with a trained professional for support and advice or to be directed to customized resources or visit their of support as you recover or help a family member to recover.
CALL: 1-833-2FINDHELP (833-234-6343)
Website: https://helplineil.org/app/home
NAMI Illinois
For information and resources related to mental health.
CALL: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "HELPLINE" to 62640
The HelpLine is available Monday-Friday, 10 am-10 pm ET.