Crisis resources

Crisis hotline + text line support

Local + National options

  • Crisis text line: text ‘start’ to 741-741

  • GLBT national help center hotline: 800.246.pride

  • LGBTQ national hotline: 888.843.4564

  • Love is Respect hotline: 866.331.99474 or text ‘loveis’ to 22522

  • National Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.safe [7233]

  • National eating disorder helpline: 800.931.2237

  • National Suicide Prevention hotline: 800.273.talk [8255]

  • National US child abuse hotline: 800.422.4453

  • National youth crisis hotline: 800.443.hope [4673]

  • Planned Parenthood find a health center 1.800.230-plan

  • Planned Parenthood text "ppnow" to 774636 (ppinfo)

  • Rape abuse incest national network [rainn.org]: 800.656.hope [4673]

  • Trevor project lifeline: 866.488.7386


  • Illinois Call4Calm Text Line

If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish (Message and Data Rates May Apply. See Terms & Conditions of Use). This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources.

  • Illinois Warm Line

If you or one of you family members has mental health and/or substance use challenges and would like to receive support by phone, call the Illinois Warm Line at 866-359-7953. Wellness Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health and/or substance use recovery in their own lives. They are trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and support you. The Warm Line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover. Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. except for holidays.

  • CARES Line (24 hour)

If your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth, and families, call the 24 hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line to talk to a mental health professional. Call: 1 (800) 345-9049 TTY: 1 (773) 523-4504

  • Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances

If you or someone you know is suffering from an opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders, call the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at 1-833-2FINDHELP to speak with a trained professional for support and advice or to be directed to customized resources or visit HelplineIL.org.

  • We Know The Feeling (Problem Gambling)

If you or someone you know is suffering from a gambling disorder, call 1.800.GAMBLER, text ILGAMB TO 53342, or visit weknowthefeeling.org to be connected to resources and treatment programs.

  • National Helpline | SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)

  • National Runaway Safeline This 24-hour 7 day a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) or text: 66008

  • Veteran's Crisis Line: To reach caring, qualified responders within the Department of Veterans Affairs connect with the Veterans Crisis Line. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This free support is confidential, available 24/7, and serves all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends. Call 1-800-273-8255 or Text: 838255, Support for deaf and hard of hearing: 1-800-799-4889.
    Online chat is Available:     https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/