If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7. All calls, texts, and chats are free and confidential.

 

General Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org for immediate support if you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
 

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor anytime.

 

Child Abuse

Department of Children and Family Services (Illinois)

Call 1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873) to report suspected child abuse or neglect.

 

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org for confidential help and safety planning.

 

Human Trafficking

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Call 1-888-373-7888, text HELP or INFO to 233733 (BEFREE), or visit humantraffickinghotline.org for resources and support.

 

Sexual Assault

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org.

 

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Call 1-717-909-0710 or visit nsvrc.org for prevention and education resources.

 

LGBTQIA+ Support

National LGBTQIA+ Support Line (GLBT National Help Center)

Call 1-888-843-4564 for peer support, information, and local resources.

 

The Trevor Project

Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or visit thetrevorproject.org for 24/7 support for LGBTQIA+ youth in crisis.

 

Trans Lifeline

Call 1-877-565-8860 (U.S.) for peer support by and for trans community members.

 

Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line

Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net for confidential support.