Acute/Crisis Resources
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call: 988
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Crisis Textline
Text: "HOME" to 741741
To connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor for free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community. Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people.
The Trevor Project
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: "START" to 678678
The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.
Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES)
Call: 800-345-9049 (Available 24/7)
Mental health crisis calls for Illinois children and youth
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Live Chat on Website
Text: Text “START” to 88788
The National Grad Crisis Line
Call: 1-877-GRAD-HLP and 1-877-472-3457
The National Grad Crisis Line helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer around the clock.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 800-656-HOPE
Chat online on their website.