Resources

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for 24/7 free and confidential mental health crisis counseling. For more resources on suicide prevention and for help for you or someone else, visit afsp.org

211 Health and Human Services Hotline

Dial 211 for 24/7 free and confidential connection to local resources and services or search online at 211.org

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 for 24/7 free and confidential crisis intervention, support, and resources for domestic violence. Or visit thehotline.org for live chat and resources. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, CALL 911 FIRST

Illinois DCFS Child Abuse Resources

Call 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873) to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect. Non-life threating and non-emergency incidents may be reported online at childabuse.illinois.gov. If a child is in immediate danger of death or serious harm, CALL 911 FIRST.
For child and family resources, visit dcfs.illinois.gov

Center for Prevention of Abuse

Visit centerforpreventionofabuse.org for free resources and services for domestic violence, sexual abuse/assault, human trafficking, Adult Protective Services, and prevention education. For crisis, call their hotline at 1-800-559-SAFE (7233)

Adult Protective Services

Call 1-866-800-1409 to report known or suspected abuse of elders over 60 and adults with disabilities. For deaf and speech-impaired communication, dial Illinois Relay at 711. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, CALL 911 FIRST. To search a database of resources and services for older adults and adults with disabilities, visit webapps.illinois.gov/AGE/ProviderProfileSearch

The Living Room

Walk-in mental health care in a safe and supportive environment. Speak to mental health professionals, and receive assistance with problem solving and goal setting, crisis intervention and safety planning, and referrals to food, housing, and healthcare services.

FindTreatment.gov

A confidential and anonymous source to find treatment for mental and substance use disorders. 800-662-HELP (4357)

Warm Neighbors Cool Friends

Year-round energy bill assistance for qualifying Illinois residents.

Prairie State Legal Services

Free legal services for cases including housing and evictions, domestic violence, tax disputes, and debt collection.

(815) 965-2134

Eviction Help Illinois

Free legal help and mediation services for Illinois renters facing potential eviction.                      (855)-631-0811

New Leaf Illinois

Free legal services and resources for the expungement of cannabis convictions.                   (855) 963-9532