About Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control

Black Communities & Mental Health - Mental Health America

How to Support Someone with a Mental Health Problem

Mental Health Conditions - NAMI Chicago

Mental Health in Our Own Words - Mind

Mental Health Myths and Facts

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis - NAMI

Understanding Anxiety - The Jed Foundation

Understanding Depression and Depressive Disorders - The Jed Foundation

How to Start the Conversation - Think Mental Health

Seize the Awkward - JED Foundation

Talk About Mental Health

Teens Tell Parents How To Approach Mental Health Issues - Today

Time To Talk: Tips For Talking About Your Mental Health - Mental Health America

CARES - 1 (800) 345-9049

Mental health evaluation and services, including a crisis hotline for youth as well as adults with Medicaid.

Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741

Text message support for those in crisis. 24/7

CPS Student Safety Hotline - 1 (773) 553-3335

Call for help for Chicago Public Schools students

Illinois Call4Calm Text Line - Text “TALK” to 552020 or “HABLAR” for Spanish

Support for anyone in stress and who needs a listening ear

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) - 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)

National anti-sexual violence organization and hotline.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988

Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else, 24/7. Read here for more information on the 988 hotline

Trans Lifeline - 1 (877) 565-8860

A peer support phone service run by transgender people for our trans and questioning peers. (9am - 4 am)

The Trevor Project - 1 (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention phone service for LGBTQ+ or questioning youth. 24/7

7 opportunities for free and low-cost mental health counseling in Chicagoland area - Matt Harvey

Josselyn Mental Health Care

NAMI Chicago Support Groups

Psychology Today Therapist Search Tool - Use this site’s search tools and filters to find a therapist that will work for your needs, insurance, and location.

Therapy for Black Girls

Walk In Counseling Center

Are You Feeling Suicidal? - HelpGuide

Coping with Suicidal Thoughts - Consortium for Organizational Mental Health

How to Create a Suicide Safety Plan - The Jed Foundation

1-800-273-8255 - Logic

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988

Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else, 24/7

Suicide Attempt Survivors Bust Myths About Suicide - Participant

Suicide Prevention for Teens and Young Adults - Dr. Ali Mattu / Columbia Psychiatry

What Are the Warning Signs of Suicide? - The Jed Foundation

What You Need to Know About Youth Suicide - NAMI

Faculty Guide to Supporting Student Mental Health - JED Foundation

The fight against teen suicide begins in the classroom - Brittni Darras

Mental Health Basics for Educators

Prioritizing Teacher Self-Care - Edutopia

Talk about Mental Health for Educators - Mentalhealth.gov

Teens Are Advocating for Mental Health Days Off School - Christina Caron

What About You? Strategies for Supporting Educator Resilience and Trauma-Informed Self-Care - Center on Great Teachers and Leaders