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Seize the Awkward - Crisis Text Line (24/7)
Text ‘Seize’ to 741741
Talking to your friend about mental health can be scary - but reaching out when you’re feeling down or when you see a friend struggling can make a huge difference.
Youthline - Teen Crisis Text Line
TEXT ‘teen2teen’ to 839863
YouthLine is a peer-to-peer youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life—a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via phone, text, chat, and email.
The helpline is answered by youth daily from 4pm-10pm PST and by adults at all other times.
Crisis Text Line - Live Text Support (24/7)
Text 'HOME' to 741741
Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. All of Crisis Text Line's Crisis Counselors are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis.
Northshore Health System - Mom’s Phone Helpline (24/7)
866-364-6667
https://www.northshore.org/maternal-health/before-and-after-delivery/perinatal-depression/
At NorthShore we care about the total wellness of new and expectant mothers, including both physical and emotional health. Having a baby can be a joyous time; it can also be a time when some women both during and after birth experience symptoms of depression and mood swings.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, know that help is available. For residents of Illinois, we have a free, confidential 24-hour hotline: 1-866-364-MOMS (866-364-6667)—to help you find the information, support and resources you need to get better.
YouthLine Phone Hotline - 24/7 Over the Phone Teen Crisis Support
877-968-8491
YouthLine is a peer-to-peer youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life—a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via phone, text, chat, and email.
The helpline is answered by youth daily from 4pm-10pmPST and by adults at all other times.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Chicago Helpline over the Phone
833-626-4244
The NAMI Chicago Helpline supports individuals, families, professionals, and community members in understanding and navigating the system of mental health.
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988 Lifeline: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Crisis Support Over the Phone & Text
Phone (24/7): 988
Online chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org/
The 988 Lifeline is a leader in suicide prevention and mental health crisis care. Since its inception, the 988 Lifeline has engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention for all, including innovative public messaging, best practices in mental health, and groundbreaking partnerships.
Línea 988 de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis - Ayuda en español: Soporte Telefónico
Llama (24/7): 988
En la línea 988 de prevención del suicidio y crisis, entendemos que los retos de la vida a veces pueden ser difíciles. Independientemente de que se enfrente a problemas de salud mental, angustia emocional, preocupaciones por el consumo de alcohol o drogas, o simplemente necesite a alguien con quien hablar, nuestros amables consejeros están aquí para ayudarlo. No está solo.
988 Lifeline: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Crisis Support for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss
Phone (24/7): 988
Our network of crisis centers offers many services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing, including veterans.
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Wings Program - Domestic Violence Phone Helpline (24/7)
The mission of WINGS Program, Inc. is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - Support over the Phone, Text, and online (24/7)
At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, our highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Reaching out for help can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never spoken to anyone about the abuse before. Sometimes it’s hard to describe how you’re feeling out loud. If you’re ready to seek help but don’t feel comfortable talking with an advocate on the phone, or if it’s not safe for you to call, now there’s another option.
National Domestic Violence Hotline - TTY Deaf & Hard of Hearing Support (24/7)
At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, our highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
Sarah’s Inn - Crisis Text Line for Victims of Abuse (24/7)
Text: 708-792-3120
To improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, or are not in need of an immediate response and prefer texting, you can also send a text message to our text line at 708-792-3120. We will respond to your text within 24 hours.
RAINN - National SA Telephone Hotline (24/7)
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest SA service provider.
Apna Ghar - Immigrant and Refugee Gender Violence Crisis Hotline (24/7)
Apna Ghar provides holistic services and conducts outreach and advocacy across immigrant communities to end gender violence.
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The Trevor Project - Youth LGBTQ Crisis Support over the Phone (24/7)
Crisis text line: Text 'Start' to 678678
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
The Trevor Project is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
LGBT National Help Center - National Phone Hotline
- https://www.glbthotline.org/youth-talkline.html
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Hotline provides telephone,
online private one-to-one chat and email peer-support, as well as factual information and local
resources for cities and towns across the United States. Monday thru Friday from 1pm to 9pm,
pacific time (Monday thru Friday from 4pm to midnight, eastern time) Saturday from 9am to
2pm, pacific time (Saturday from noon to 5pm, eastern time.
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