Resources
Crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 or use Lifeline Chat
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.
The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Crisis
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis.
Crisis
CARES & SASS
Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults with Medicaid.
NAMI
Available seven days a week at 1-833-626-4244
NAMI Chicago’s free Helpline is available seven days a week to help individuals, loved ones and pro-fessionals talk through your options. Whether it’s weighing choices for mental health treatment or therapy, making a plan for someone’s safety or talking through what assistance programs are available – we’re happy to help.
Trans Lifeline Hotline
Call 1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.
LGBT National Help Center
Call 1-888-688-5428
Providing confidential peer support, info, and resources for callers of all ages.
Resources for Native and Indigenous Folks
3019 W. Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
Intake Hours: Monday — Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm
