Resources
988 Lifeline
Using the 988 Lifeline is free. When you call, text, or chat the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential.
The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care.
NAMI
www.nami.org
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
ABE
Abe.illinois.gov
Helping people in Illinois lead healthy and independent lives
Use this site to apply for and manage healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits.
Illinois Department of Human Services
www.dhs.state.il.us
The Living Room
Find more information on the IL Department of Human Services webpage
The Living Room Program (LRP) is for individuals in need of a crisis respite program with services and supports designed to proactively divert crises and break the cycle of psychiatric hospitalization. The LRP provides a safe, inviting, home-like atmosphere where individuals can calmly process the crisis event, as well as learn and apply wellness strategies which may prevent future crisis events.
YWCA
WCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Through more than 194 local associations in 45 states and the District of Columbia they provide critical programs, including domestic and sexual violence services, through 12,500 staff members and 52,000 volunteers.
RAINN
Rainn.org
1-800-656-HOPE
RAINN is committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence, cultivating communities of anti-sexual violence activism, and promoting policies that deliver justice and hold perpetrators accountable.
Center on Halsted
www.centeronhalsted.org
Supporting LGBTQ+ Health, Wellness, and Cultural Enrichment since 1973
The Trevor Project
www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people.
