Help beyond our walls.
Some things are bigger than one appointment. These are the Chicago-area hotlines, organizations, and community resources we point patients to most often.
For crisis, suicidal thoughts, or someone to talk to right now.
- Call or text 988
A three-digit dialing code that connects callers in crisis to trained counselors.
- 1-800-345-9049
Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults with Medicaid.
- Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
- 1-833-234-6343 · Text HELP to 833234
Statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services.
- 773-604-4644
Sober living home in Chicago offering a safe, supportive environment for women and female-identifying individuals recovering from substance use.
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Mental health information and resources for young people.
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Helping young people talk about mental health.
- 1-872-333-5199
Black-led and Trans-led organization providing affirming, culturally competent resources in Chicago.
- 1-773-472-6469
The Midwest’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland.
- 1-773-388-1600
Rooted in LGBTQ+ liberation, Howard Brown Health provides affirming healthcare and mobilizes for social justice.
- 1-877-565-8860
Trans peer support for our community, run by and for trans people.
- 1-866-488-7386 · Text START to 678678
The world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ young people.
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BQAC’s mission is to educate, empower, and provide resources for bisexual and queer persons.
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Veterans and their loved ones share experiences, challenges, and recovery.
- (312) 942-8387 (VETS)
Dedicated to the mental health and wellness of veterans, service members, members of the National Guard, reservists and families at no cost.
- 1-800-273-8255 · Text 838255
24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
- 311
If you need an immediate shelter in the city of Chicago, call 311.
- 312-361-1707 · Mon–Fri 8:30am–4pm
Call the Coordinated Entry Call Center to complete a housing assessment.
- 877-870-2663
Helps young people who are separated from their families. If you are under 18 and need a place to stay tonight.
- 1-800-RUNAWAY · 1-800-786-2929
Works to keep young people who’ve run away or are experiencing homelessness safe.
- 773-276-4900
- 877-286-2523
- 773-435-8300
- 312-455-0007
- 1-800-603-HELP · 1-800-603-4357
Dedicated to preventing domestic violence and ending the cycle of abuse.
- 1-877-863-6338
24-hour, toll-free confidential number that provides services and information for those experiencing domestic violence.
- 888-293-2080
Operating 24/7, the Rape Crisis Hotline provides survivors and their significant others immediate support.
- 1-800-656-HOPE · 1-800-656-4673
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and hotline.