Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365
Visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information at 988lifeline.org
Alcoholics Anonymous – www.aa.org
Alliance of Hope – allianceofhope.org
American Association of Sociology – www.suicidology.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/
American Psychological Association – www.apa.org
Erika’s Lighthouse – www.erikaslighthouse.org
Illinois Psychological Association – https://www.illinoispsychology.org/
International Association for Study of Pain – https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/
LOSS – Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide – https://www.catholiccharities.net/behavioral-health-programs/loss-loving-outreach-to-survivors-of-suicide/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 free and available 24/7/365
National Domestic Violence Hotline – advocates and listens without judgment and helps you begin to address what’s going on in your relationship – www.thehotline.org 800-799-SAFE(7233) or text START to 88788
National Alliance on Mental Illness – https://www.nami.org/Home
Our Side of Suicide Blog – oursideofsuicide.com
Rainbows – Support groups for children who have suffered significant loss in their lives, either through death, divorce, or other painful transitions – www.Rainbows.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support – to find support for various struggles
Start Your Recovery – startyourrecovery.org
The Trevor Project – provides information and support to LGBTQ young people 24/7 https://thetrevorproject.org/ 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free, confidential support 24/7 800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Runaway Safeline – there is always someone available to listen and to offer non-directive, non-judgmental support 800-RUNAWAY; 800-786-2929; Chicago, IL
Warming House Youth Center– Provides a welcoming environment to all teens. 800 Ridge Rd., Wilmett, IL; 847-251-6630
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org – Call or Text 988
National Institute of Mental Health Groups – http://www.nimh.nih.gov/