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Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Español 1-888-628-9454
The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects callers to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals. People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889.
Text “HELLO” to 741741
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Text “TALK” to 5-5-2-0-2-0; En Español “HABLAR”
A free emotional-support text line was created to serve Illinois residents. To connect with a counselor, people can text “TALK” or “HABLAR” to the same number for counseling in Spanish. Users will remain anonymous, and the state has partnered with mental health organizations to have counselors respond. Once a resident texts the hotline, they’ll get a call from a licensed counselor within 24 hours.
SASS (Screening, Assessments, and Support Services)
SASS (Screening, Assessments, and Support Services)
Call 1-800-345-9049
If you have public health insurance and need an immediate mental health evaluation for your child you can also call SASS to come out and evaluate your child.
Call NAMI Chicago’s free helpline at 833-626-4244
NAMI Chicago also offers peer-led support groups and classes in various locations across Chicago. These sessions foster community and provide safe spaces to discuss mental health, both for individuals living with a mental health condition and for their families and friends
Trellus
Trellus
2838 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Tel: (773) 564-4944
Trellus supports immigrants and refugees as they build their lives in Chicago. They provide comprehensive and culturally-responsive services for families arriving in Chicago from over 50 countries. Services include Passages Charter School, adult literacy, workforce development and behavioral health.
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