Crisis & Emergency Contacts
For Immediate Danger or EmergenciesCall 911 - This 24/7 service is for life-threatening emergencies or immediate danger.
National Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or Text 988 - This 24/7 service connects anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis with trained counselors.
Illinois Call4Calm Text LineText "TALK" to 552020 (or "HABLAR" for Spanish) for free, confidential emotional support from trained mental health professionals.
CARES Line (Illinois Youth Crisis)Call 1-800-345-9049 - This 24/7 service is for children/adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis in Illinois. CARES will connect families with SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services).
National Child Abuse HotlineCall 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) Offers confidential support and resources for children and caregivers.
The Trevor Project (Youth LGBTQ+ Crisis Line)Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text "START" to 678-678 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis or in need of a safe space.
Illinois DCFS Child Abuse HotlineCall 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child in Illinois. Available 24/7.
Illinois Domestic Violence HotlineCall 1-877-863-6338 (24/7, multilingual) Connects survivors to local shelters, legal aid, and counseling.
National Runaway SafelineCall 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) Crisis intervention, shelter referrals, and family reunification support.
National Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or Text 988 - This 24/7 service connects anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis with trained counselors.
Illinois Call4Calm Text LineText "TALK" to 552020 (or "HABLAR" for Spanish) for free, confidential emotional support from trained mental health professionals.
CARES Line (Illinois Youth Crisis)Call 1-800-345-9049 - This 24/7 service is for children/adolescents experiencing a mental health crisis in Illinois. CARES will connect families with SASS (Screening, Assessment and Support Services).
National Child Abuse HotlineCall 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) Offers confidential support and resources for children and caregivers.
The Trevor Project (Youth LGBTQ+ Crisis Line)Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text "START" to 678-678 24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis or in need of a safe space.
Illinois DCFS Child Abuse HotlineCall 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child in Illinois. Available 24/7.
Illinois Domestic Violence HotlineCall 1-877-863-6338 (24/7, multilingual) Connects survivors to local shelters, legal aid, and counseling.
National Runaway SafelineCall 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) Crisis intervention, shelter referrals, and family reunification support.