Your feelings are valid.
You are not alone.
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CRC's 24/7 Crisis Line: (618) 533-1391
CRC's in house crisis line. Professionally trained staff are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and are prepared to respond to anyone in a crisis situation.
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Confidentiality with all crisis line contacts is assured.
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National Crisis Text Line: 741741
The crisis text line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, 24/7. Text HELLO to 741741
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The first two questions are automated.
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It typically takes less than 5 minutes to connect you with a crisis counselor. You can then text back and fourth with the counselor. You will never have to share anything you do not wish to.
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CARES Line: (800) 345-9049
If your child is a risk to themselves or others, having a mental health crisis, or if you would like a referral to services for children, youth, and families, call the 24 hour Crisis and Referral Entry Services (CARES) line to talk to a mental health professional. Call (800) 345-9049 or TTY: (773) 523-4504
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Call4Calm Text Line: 552020
If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who knows the available local resources.
Additional Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (24/7)
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, you may call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at (800) 273-8255.
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Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances
If you or someone you know is suffering from an opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders, call the helpline at (833)2FINDHELP or visit helplineIL.org
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We Know The Feeling (Gambling)
If you or someone you know is suffering from a Gambling Disorder, call (800)GAMBLER or text ILGAMB to 53342
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TREVOR Project (LGBTQ+)
Trained counselors for 24/7 support. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline at (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678
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SAMHSA National Helpline
Free and confidential treatment referrals 24/7 at (800) 622-4357
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National Runaway Safeline
National 24/7 Safeline for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. (800) 786-2929 or text 66008
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Veteran's Crisis Line
Trained responders, most are veterans themselves. Free support is confidential, available 24/7, and serves all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families/friends. (800) 273-8255 or text 838255. Online chat available at veteranscrisisline.net