If you or someone you love is experiencing an immediate, life-threatening mental health crisis, call 911, clearly state that the individual is experiencing a mental health emergency and ask that a CIT trained officer respond to the situation. A Crisis Intervention Team officer trained in handling psychiatric emergencies. Learn how to access a CIT officer here.
Crisis & Support Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
24/7 free and confidential support and crisis resources
Veterans Crisis Line | 1-800-273-8255
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Crisis Textline: | text START to 741741
24/7 text message support for those in crisis
National Runaway Switchboard: | 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
24/7 crisis support and resources for runaway and homeless youth
Child Abuse Hotline: | 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)
24/7 Illinois DCFS hotline to report child abuse or neglect
Between Friends: | 1-800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
24/7 domestic violence crisis line
Rape Victim Advocates: | 1-888-293-2080
24/7 Chicago rape hotline
Cook County Jail Mental Health Hotline: | 773-674-CARE (773-674-2273)
24/7 resource for families and friends of currently incarcerated inmates living with mental illness who are in need of special treatment and/or medication while in the Cook County Jail.
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 9 am – 5 pm