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Help is Here: Talk to Someone  

Illinois Call4Calm (COVID-19 Stress) Text Line:    552020

If you or someone you know is suffering from stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is confidential and asks that callers provide only their first name and their zip code so Call4Calm can link the caller to a counselor in their area who is knowledgable about local resources.

Illinois Warm Line (Recovery):    866-359-7953

If you or someone you know 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 the caller recovers.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm except holidays

National Suicide Prevention Hotline (24 hour):    800-273-TALK (8255)

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, you may call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255). Caring staff will connect you with the closest possible crisis center in your area.

Crisis Text Line:    741741

The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, 24-hours a day.

Text HELLO to: 741741. Trained crisis counselors will respond and help you.

CARES Line (24 hour):    800-345-9049

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:    833-2FINDHELP     HelplineIL.org

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):    800-GAMBLER

Text Line:    ILGAMB to    53342                     Website: weknowthefeeling.org

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

National hotlines

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

800-622-HELP (4357)     Free and confidential treatment referral and information service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

National Runaway Safeline:    800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

Text Line:    66008

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:    800-273-8255                    TTY:    800-799-4889

Text Line:    838255                Online Chat:     https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/    

To reach caring, qualified responders, 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.

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