Tools and resources to get immediate help
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call/Text 988
- Free and confidential support for anyone in distress and/or considering harming themselves, available 24 hours/7 days a week
Substance Abuse Hotline
- Dial 833-234-6343 or Text “Help” to 833234
- Trained specialists to help someone struggling with substance use and guide them towards resources for support
The Trevor Project
- Dial 866-488-7386 or Text “Start” to 678678
- Free and confidential helpline for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with distress and/or thoughts of harming themselves
- Available 24 hours/7 days a week
Trans Lifeline
- Dial 877-565-8860
- Support provided by trans individuals for trans and questioning callers
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Dial 800-799-7233 or Text “Loveis” to 22522
Rape Crisis Hotline
- Dial 888-293-2080
- Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Rape Crisis Hotline provide survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Help with Essential Services
- Dial 2-1-1
- Trained staff to assist with accessing free food and childcare, paying bills, and housing etc. in your area
SHFT
- 312-757-1001
- shftbh.com
- SHFT Behavioral Health, located in the River North neighborhood, is Chicago’s first urgent care for mental health. SHFT offers comprehensive services including crisis assessments, routine therapy, medication management, and a convenient chat option for immediate support. Open 7 days a week, clients may walk in or schedule ahead. If you are experiencing emotional distress or urgent mental health concerns, call 312-757-1001 or book online at https://www.shftbh.com/.
