Resources
For Immidiate help call 911. For behavioral health needs or questions, call 988.
The National Suicide Prevention Life Line 1-800-273-8255
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.
SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357 https://www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990
Immediate crisis counseling related to disasters, 24/7.
CDC 24/7 Saving Lives, Protecting People TM CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public’s health.
Stop Bullying https://www.stopbullying.gov
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, nonbinary or otherwise gender non-conforming (LGBTQI+) youth and those perceived as LGBTQI+ are at an increased risk of being bullied. For more resources check https://www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/lgbtq
The Military Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255
https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Military-Family-Support/
The Military Crisis Line, part of the Veterans Crisis line, is a free, confidential resource that serves military members, their families and friends.
Developmental Disabilities Services https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=81789
Report Elder Abuse Domestic/Community Call: 1-800-252-8966 (Toll free in Illinois - Voice & TTY) Outside of Illinois: 217-524-6911 or 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator) After Hours Hotline: 1-866-800-1409 More Information: Illinois Protective Services for Seniors Illinois Local Elder Abuse Provider AgencyDirectory