National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (988)
- Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
- 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: 1-312-443-9603
- 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.
