Question 1

Crisis & Emergency Services

Accepted Answer

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 for free, confidential 24/7 support.
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 for crisis support via text.
Illinois CARES Line (for children and youth in crisis) – Call 1-800-345-9049 for 24/7 crisis assistance.
Illinois Warm Line – 866-359-7953 (Monday – Saturday) for non-emergency mental health support.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Illinois Helpline – Call 833-626-4244 for peer support and mental health referrals.

Question 2

State & Community Mental Health Services

Accepted Answer

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Mental Health Services – Find local mental health providers: www.dhs.state.il.us 
Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) – State-funded centers providing therapy, psychiatric care, and crisis services. Find locations: www.dhs.state.il.us 
Illinois Behavioral Health Access to Care Line – 833-528-7672 for assistance in finding mental health services.
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Mental Health Services – Call 312-747-1020 or visit www.chicago.gov for mental health resources.

Question 3

Substance Use & Recovery Resources

Accepted Answer

Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances – 1-833-234-6343 (24/7).
SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for substance use treatment referrals.
Haymarket Center (Chicago) – Comprehensive addiction treatment: 312-226-7984 | www.hcenter.org 
Gateway Foundation – Statewide addiction treatment: 877-505-4673 | www.gatewayfoundation.org
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) & Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Illinois – Find local meetings: www.chicagoaa.org | www.na.org

Question 4

Support Groups & Peer Support

Accepted Answer

NAMI Illinois – Free support groups for individuals and families: www.namiillinois.org 
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Illinois – Find peer-led support groups: www.dbsalliance.org 
Aware Recovery Care – In-home addiction treatment: 844-292-7372 | www.awarerecoverycare.com

Question 5

Youth & Family Mental Health Support

Accepted Answer

Lurie Children's Hospital Psychiatry & Behavioral Health – Mental health services for youth: 1-800-KIDS-DOC (800-543-7362) | www.luriechildrens.org 
SASS (Screening, Assessment, and Support Services) for Youth in Crisis – Call 1-800-345-9049 for immediate help.
Illinois Children's Mental Health Partnership (ICMHP) – Statewide coordination of children’s mental health resources: www.icmhp.org 
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls – Counseling and support for at-risk youth: 877-275-3009 | www.mercyhome.org

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