Crisis Support Resources
Sometimes stress, anxiety, depression, or a difficult situation can become overwhelming. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or at risk of harming themselves or someone else, help is available right now.
If There Is Immediate Danger
If you are at immediate risk of suicide, homicide, serious injury, or other harm
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you can safely do so, stay with the person who is at risk until emergency help is available.
Crisis & Support Resources
These organizations provide free or confidential crisis support, emotional support, information, or referrals. Choose the resource that best matches what you need.
988
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Immediate Mental Health & Crisis Support
- Call 988
- Text 988
- Chat Online chat availabl
- Availability 24/7
- Languages: English and Spanish
The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, mental health concerns, or other crises.
If experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Illinois Warm Line
Someone to Talk To
- Call 1-866-359-7953
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., except holidays
The Illinois Warm Line provides emotional support, recovery education, and self-advocacy support from trained professionals with lived mental health recovery experience.
- This is not a crisis hotline and does not replace emergency services.
National Alliance On Mental Illness HelpLine
Mental Health Information & Support
- Call 1-800-950-6264
- Text NAMI to 62640
- Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine provides free, confidential support, mental health information, and referrals for individuals, families, and caregivers.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Confidential Support for Survivors
- Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Text HOPE to 64673
- 24/7
RAINN provides free, confidential support and resources for people affected by sexual assault and sexual violence. Support is available by phone, chat, and text.
The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Support
- Call 1-866-488-7386
- Text START to 678-678
- 24/7, 365 days a year
The Trevor Project provides free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people through phone, text, and online chat.
LGBT National Help Center
Confidential LGBTQ+ Support
- Call 1-888-843-4564
The LGBT National Help Center provides confidential support and information for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking someone to talk with or help finding appropriate resources.
Trans Lifeline
Peer Support for Trans & Questioning People
- Call 1-877-565-8860
- Monday–Friday, with hours varying by U.S. time zone.
Trans Lifeline provides peer support by and for transgender and questioning people. Callers can connect with a trans or nonbinary peer operator for confidential and anonymous support.
Need Help Finding the Right Resource?
Start With the Situation You’re Facing
Immediate
Danger
Call 911
Mental Health Crisis
Call 988
Need Someone to
Listen
Illinois Warm Line or NAMI HelpLine.
support after sexual violence
RAINN
LGBTQ+ young person in crisis
The Trevor Project
Transgender or Questioning
Trans Lifeline
You Can Reach Out Before Things Become a Crisis
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A Reminder
These resources are provided for additional support and are not a substitute for emergency services or professional treatment. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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