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Mental Health Resources

  • Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Clinics

    (312) 747- 1020

    Free mental health services available regardless of income, insurance, or legal status.

  • NAMI Chicago

    (833) 626-4244

    Free, confidential hotline staffed by clinicians and peers who can help you find treatment, connect you to legal and housing support, and provide free resources to those in need of mental health support.

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)

    (800) 273-8255


    Free, confidential support for people in distress and resources for you or your loved ones in crisis

  • Domestic Violence Support (24/7)

    City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line

    (877) 863-6338

    Free, confidential, multilingual support services, including information and options, legal, and shelter services.

  • Substance Use Support

    Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (24/7)

    (833) 234-6343
    or text HELP to 833234

    Free, confidential helpline that offers connection to substance use disorder treatment regardless of insurance status

  • LGBTQIA+ Health Services

    Trans Lifeline (24/7)

    (877) 565-8860

    Free hotline that provides trans peer support to trans and questioning people

    The Trevor Project (24/7)

    (866) 488-7386

    Free, confidential crisis line for young people in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe place to talk

  • Veterans Services

    Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (24/7)

    (312) 569-8387

    Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)

    (800) 273-8255 x1

    Free, confidential crisis services for veterans, regardless of enrollment in VA system

  • Services for People with Disabilities

    Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

    (312) 744-7050

    Resources, training, assistance, and policy advocacy for people with disabilities

    Information taken from https://mentalhealth.chicago.gov/find-mental-health-support/