Community Resources

CRISIS TEXT LINE – 741741 offers free support and information from a trained counselor 24/7 through text messaging. Text the word REACH to 741741 to begin the conversation.

CALL4CALM – TEXT “TALK” or “HABLAR” TO 552020 to speak with a mental health professional. Illinois has launched a mental health hotline called Call 4 Calm, to help people get through the anxiety of COVID-19 isolation. The hotline is free and available 24/7.

DUPAGE COUNTY CRISIS LINE – 630-627-1700

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE– 800-799-7233 offers confidential advocacy, support, and service coordination 24/7. Bilingual advocates available.

NATIONAL RUNAWAY SAFELINE– 1-800-RUNAWAY offers anonymous, free support 24/7 to youth who have run away from home or are thinking about running away.

NATIONAL TEEN DATING ABUSE HELPLINE– 866-331-8453 (text loveis to 22522) offers answers to questions about dating in general or a specific relationship. Or, if you are in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, support and resources are available. You are not alone. Peer advocates can be reached 24/7/365. An online chat function is also available.

RAINN – (800-656-HOPE) offers confidential, free, crisis support 24/7 to victims of sexual violence/abuse as well as their friends and family members.

SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE– 1-800-273-TALK provides support and intervention to callers feeling hopeless or suicidal. This is a national line and is available 24/7, 365 days per year. TALK offers free, confidential crisis support 24/7 to individuals in distress. Also offers prevention and resources for loved ones.

THE TREVOR PROJECT – 866-488-7386 offers crisis and suicide prevention 24/7 for LGBTQ youth. Also offers safe, non-judgmental listening for youth needing to talk. Text and chat features are available.

National Bullying Helpline – offers free and confidential help for kids and teens over the age of 13. It is intended to assist those who are victims of all forms of bullying and those who may be at-risk for suicide as a result of being bullied. Counselors have been specially trained to assist kids and teens who are feeling distressed as a result of being bullied. Click the link below, scroll to the bottom of the page, and press Click to Enter Here to begin chatting online with a counselor.

Say Something – 844-5-SAYNOW offers a secure, anonymous way to report safety concerns BEFORE someone hurts themselves or others. You can submit an anonymous tip 24/7 via phone call, app, or on the website. Tips are screened and information is given to local police and/or school personnel when appropriate.