Most Importantly - know that you are not alone.
If you don’t have someone you feel like you can contact about your mental health, that doesn’t mean you’re alone. Remember that counselors are available 24/7 at the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org
- For Medical Emergencies: Dial 911
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
For Immediate Mental Health Crisis Response:
Safe2Help Illinois Helpline is a 24/7 program for students grades K-12 to share school safety issues, find resources to get help and find encouragement to help others.
- Cook County Rape Crisis Line ……….888-293-2080 or visit: ourresiliance.org
- Child Neglect/Abuse……………………800-252-2873 or visit: dcfs.illinois.gov/safe-kids/reporting
- The Disaster Distress Helpline......…...800-985-5990
- Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline …....877-863-6338
- LGBTQ+ Help………………………….....866-488-7386
- National Alliance on Mental Illness…...708-524-2582
- National Runaway Line………………...800-786-2929
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline…..800-273-8255
- Opioid Help………………………...........833-234-3643
- Poison Control…………………………..800-222-1212
- Suicide Prevention……………………...988