The following National Helplines are available to provide additional information, resources and referrals for assistance in crisis or suicide prevention, sexual assault support, domestic violence, substance abuse and more.
Text from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis, including Corona Virus anxiety/concerns. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds from a secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
- Text “HOME” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call or chat)
Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- (800) 273-TALK (8255)
- (888) 628-9454 (for Spanish speakers)
- (800) 799-4889 (for deaf and hard of hearing)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
- (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support for survivors
- (800) 799-7233
- Text “LOVEIS” to 1-866-331-9474
Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Veterans Crisis (Call, Text, or Chat)
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
- (800) 273-TALK (8255) and press 1
- veteranscrisisline.net
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, family members, friends and supporters calling on behalf of Veterans, free & confidential access to VA counselors
- (877) 4AID VET (877-424-3838)
Leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning youth
- (866) 488-7386
- Text “START” to 678-678
National Eating Disorder Helpline
Contact the Helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one; not available 24/7
- (800) 931-2237
If you are experiencing a crisis and need to speak to a mental health professional. 24/7
- (630) 627-1700
Provides survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. The volunteers and staff at the hotline have received extensive training in sexual assault crisis intervention. 24/7.
- (630) 971-3927
Helps stabilize personal and family emergencies and sudden traumas that impact entire communities. These services are available in English and Spanish, at no cost.
- (708) 745-5277
- Domestic Violence: (708) 485-5254
- Sexual Assault: (708) 482-9600
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