For safety concerns about a CPS student outside of school hours, call the CPS Student Safety Hotline at 773-553-3335 (available 24/7).
In case of emergency, always call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room (several are listed below for your convenience):
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital - 4840 N Marine Dr, 773-878-9700
Advocate Mental Health at IL Masonic - 938 W Nelson, 773-296-3220
Lurie Children’s Hospital - 225 E Chicago, 800-543-7362
Find a mental health provider
NAMI Chicago Helpline: 833-626-4244 (833-NAMI-CHI)
Learn more about mental health
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Click here for their online chat hotline
Call 800-273-8255
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Click here for for their online chat hotline
Call or text 988 from a cell phone
Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Click here for their online chat hotline
Whether you’re looking for support, information, advice, or a referral, our trained support specialists are ready to help.
Call 800-656-4673
Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline to talk to a trained staff member from your local sexual assault service provider.
Call 833-262-4244 (7 days a week, but not 24 hours)
Staffed by clinicians and peers who can guide you through types of treatment, lend a compassionate ear, connect you to legal and housing support, and can also provide resources for mental health professionals and clinicians. We are there for family members, individuals, friends, and communities in need of mental health support.