Click the picture below to view resources available in Rockford if you need help with securing food, housing, goods, transit, healthcare, work, legal services etc. Organization: Hope for the Day

Emergency Resources

If you are in a situation that is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day. Website

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The hotline "provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones, and best practices for professionals."
Call 1-800-273-8255 - Website

National Domestic Violence Hotline
For anyone affected by abuse and needing support... or if you're unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474.
Call or text LOVEIS to 1-866-331-9474 - Website

SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline
Get general information on substance use, mental health, and to locate treatment services in the area speak to a live person, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
Call 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) - Website 

If you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety:

• Disaster Distress Helpline

  • • Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746

• Check with your employer for information about possible employee assistance program resources.
  
  

Local Resources

Call 4 Calm
For Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text “TALK” to 5-5-2-0-2-0, or for Spanish, “HABLAR” to the same number: 5-5-2-0-2-0.”

Available here: https://namiillinois.org/call4calm-emotional-support-line/

Salvation Army (usc.salvationarmy.org)
416 S. Madison St
Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm
(815) 972-1135
Provides Social Services to individuals & families in need of basic necessities / Food Pantry

Salvation Army @ Tabernacle Corps Community Center:
210 N Kilburn Ave
After School Programs:
(815)  227 - 0635
Teen Center (partnership w/ YMCA)
Mon, Wed, & Fri  7-9pm
(815) 227-0635

Character Building & Mentoring Program
Thurs. 6:30pm

Our Children’s Homestead
7210 E State St St #210
Mon - Fri  8:30am - 5pm
Services for Foster Students (DCFS)
info@ochkids.org

City of Rockford Human Services
612 N Church St
844.710.6919
Job training
Youth Homelessness, Community Health & Prevention, Housing Programs
csbg.administration@rockfordil.gov

HOPE
Child & Family Counseling / Adolescent & Adult Therapy
11447 2nd St Suite 9B
Mon - Thur
Fri & Sat appt only
(815) 601- HOPE (4673)
Roscoe Il 61073
HOPE@hopetherapies.net

Boys and Girls Club of Rockford (Fairgrounds Unit)
Teen Program
609 Kilburn Ave
Mon - Fri (5pm - 7:30pm)
(815) 977-5948
Gym, game room, girls group, and dance
$15 membership fee

Mental Health Resources

• CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stress and Coping

• American Psychological Association

• National Alliance on Mental Illness