National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else
Crisis Textline: text NAMI to 741-741-24/7
Text message support for those in crisis
CARES: 800-345-9049
Mental health evaluation and services, including a crisis hotline, for youth as well as adults with Medicaid
The Trevor Project: call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 -- Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and under
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 -- Support for transgender individuals
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances:
1-833-2FINDHELP (1-833-2-3463-4357) -- Substance use and opioid use support
Between Friends:
1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357) -- Chicago domestic violence crisis line run by a nonprofit
City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline:
1-877-863-6338 -- Chicago domestic violence help and referral line run by the city
Resilience:
312-443-9603
Chicago non-profit for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
For veterans and those concerned about them
Unsure who to call? Just call NAMI Chicago’s Helpline at 833-626-4244 and they’ll connect you to whatever you need
This list is taken from NAMI Chicago.
