Illinois Mental Health Resources
A list of verified Illinois mental health resources. Please contact any organization directly to confirm current hours and services.
The Illinois chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Offers support groups, education, and referrals for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Non-crisis peer support line operated through NAMI Chicago. Hours: Monday–Saturday 8am–8pm, closed holidays. For 24/7 crisis support, call or text 988.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services directory for locating behavioral-health providers, services, and crisis resources across the state.
hfs.illinois.gov →Free, confidential 24/7 hotline operated by The Network. Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to local domestic violence services throughout Illinois.
Illinois Crisis and Referral Entry Services. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. CARES connects people experiencing a mental or behavioral-health crisis with mobile crisis-response services.
24/7 confidential support for people in distress.
For immediate danger or medical/psychiatric emergency.
Free, confidential, 24/7 support.
Free, confidential treatment referral for mental health or substance use.
These resources are provided for informational purposes and are not a substitute for emergency care. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
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