Mental Health Crisis Support

If you are experiencing a crisis and unsure what to do or the situation may involve someone who could be a danger to themselves or others, call 9-1-1 (emergency services) immediately. 

Screening Assessment and Support Services (SASS) 

The SASS initiative is a cooperative partnership between the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Department of Human Services (DHS). The development of the tri-department SASS program created a single, statewide system to serve children experiencing a mental health crisis whose care will require public funding from one of the three agencies. This program features a single point of entry (Crisis And Referral Entry Service, CARES) for all children entering the system and ensures that children receive crisis services in the most appropriate setting.

If you are in need of SASS Services or experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the CARES line at 1-800-345-9049.

https://hfs.illinois.gov/medicalproviders/behavioral/sass/sasshome.html

Riveredge Hospital

Riveredge Hospital provides comprehensive mental health treatment services for children and adolescents.

8311 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park, IL 60130

708-771-7000

https://riveredgehospital.com/

Hartgrove Hospital

Hartgrove Hospital offers a wide range of options, including inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs, to deliver personalized help for adults, adolescents, and children.

5730 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60644

773-413-1700

https://www.hartgrovehospital.com/

http://crisiscallcenter.org/crisisservices.html

CRISIS & SUPPORT HOTLINES:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

24/7 free and confidential support and crisis resources

Crisis Text Line – Text REACH to 741741

24/7 text message support for those in crisis

Not in crisis, but need someone to talk to?

Illinois Warm Line – 866-359-7953

Peer and family mental health support by phone, weekdays M-F   9AM –5PM