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- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFree, confidential support for people in distress — and for anyone worried about someone else.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
- Crisis Text LineText-based crisis support for moments of acute distress.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
- Veterans Crisis Line (via 988)For veterans, service members, and their loved ones.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
- 988 (Spanish options)Spanish-speaking support by phone, text, and chat.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
LGBTQ+ youth
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people via phone, text, and chat.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
- Trans LifelinePeer support hotline run by and for trans people (hours vary).Coverage: United States / Canada•Hours: Hours vary
- LGBT National HotlineConfidential support for LGBTQ+ individuals (hours vary).Coverage: United States•Hours: Hours vary
Youth (general)
- Illinois CARES Line (youth crisis support)24/7 crisis support for children and teens. Caregivers/providers can also call for help navigating urgent situations.Coverage: Illinois•Hours: 24/7
- National Runaway SafelineSupport for young people who are thinking about running away or who have run away; also supports families.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
Domestic violence / sexual assault
- National Domestic Violence HotlineSupport, safety planning, and resources for people experiencing relationship abuse.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
- RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline)Confidential support and connection to local sexual assault resources.Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
- Anti-Violence ProjectSupport and advocacy for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence (availability varies).Coverage: United States•Hours: Varies
- YWCA (Rape crisis / sexual assault services)Find local sexual assault support and advocacy services (availability varies).Coverage: United States•Hours: Varies
- Illinois Domestic Violence HelplineStatewide domestic violence hotline for support and local referrals.Coverage: Illinois•Hours: 24/7
- Chicago Rape Crisis HotlineConfidential support and connection to sexual assault services (Chicago-area).Coverage: Chicago area•Hours: 24/7 (verify)
Substance use (urgent help + navigation)
- Illinois Helpline (substance use + problem gambling)Confidential help finding treatment and support for substance use and problem gambling.Coverage: Illinois•Hours: 24/7
- SAMHSA National HelplineTreatment referral and information service (substance use + mental health).Coverage: United States•Hours: 24/7
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress — and for anyone worried about someone else.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7FreeConfidential
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support for moments of acute distress.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7Text
Veterans Crisis Line (via 988)
For veterans, service members, and their loved ones.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7Veterans
988 (Spanish options)
Spanish-speaking support by phone, text, and chat.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7Español
LGBTQ+ youth
Youth-focusedCrisis and peer support for LGBTQ+ young people.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people via phone, text, and chat.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7LGBTQ+ youth
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people (hours vary).
Coverage: United States / CanadaHours: Hours vary
Peer supportTrans-led
LGBT National Hotline
Confidential support for LGBTQ+ individuals (hours vary).
Coverage: United StatesHours: Hours vary
LGBTQ+Confidential
Youth (general)
Youth-focusedResources for kids, teens, and caregivers.
Illinois CARES Line (youth crisis support)
24/7 crisis support for children and teens. Caregivers/providers can also call for help navigating urgent situations.
Coverage: IllinoisHours: 24/7
24/7IllinoisYouth
National Runaway Safeline
Support for young people who are thinking about running away or who have run away; also supports families.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7Youth
Domestic violence / sexual assault
Private + safety planningSupport and advocacy services (device safety may matter).
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support, safety planning, and resources for people experiencing relationship abuse.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7Safety planning
RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline)
Confidential support and connection to local sexual assault resources.
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7Confidential
Anti-Violence Project
Support and advocacy for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence (availability varies).
Coverage: United StatesHours: Varies
LGBTQ+Advocacy
YWCA (Rape crisis / sexual assault services)
Find local sexual assault support and advocacy services (availability varies).
Coverage: United StatesHours: Varies
Sexual assaultAdvocacy
Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline
Statewide domestic violence hotline for support and local referrals.
Coverage: IllinoisHours: 24/7
24/7Illinois
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
Confidential support and connection to sexual assault services (Chicago-area).
Coverage: Chicago areaHours: 24/7 (verify)
Chicago areaConfidential
Substance use (urgent help + treatment navigation)
Find helpIf you need treatment options fast, start here.
Illinois Helpline (substance use + problem gambling)
Confidential help finding treatment and support for substance use and problem gambling.
Coverage: IllinoisHours: 24/7
24/7Illinois
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referral and information service (substance use + mental health).
Coverage: United StatesHours: 24/7
24/7Referrals
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