Resources
Mental Health Helplines
National
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.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
Chicago-area
NAMI Chicago refers community members to over 700 resources through their free Helpline, open seven days a week.
In an effort to provide improved coordination in the delivery of mental health services to youth, Illinois developed the Screening, Assessment and Support Services (SASS) program for children and adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis. SASS serves individuals with Medicaid coverage only.
The Welcoming Center is a mental health clinic for adults (18+) that offers counseling, case management, and psychiatric appointments.
CIMH is a collaborative community-based and research-informed initiative that is a partnership between immigrants regardless of status, mental health practitioners, community organizers, researchers, and allies.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
National
The National Domestic Violence Hotline serves all those impacted by relationship abuse 24/7 confidentially.
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and hotline—call for services and resources.
Chicago-area
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.
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.
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.
Veterans
(800) 273-8255 or text 838255
24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
LGBTQIA+
(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.