In an emergency
If you or someone you are with is experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 right away. If you are assisting someone in an emergency and have dialed 911 and you are safe, stay with the person until help arrives. If you are able to transport someone safely, you can also take them to the nearest Emergency Room for assistance.
In a crisis
You are not alone and can receive help 24/7. Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 to speak to someone immediately. You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. These crisis services are free, confidential, and available 24/7/365.
Individuals worried about loved ones or friends can also call the Lifeline for support and for guidance on next steps.
Crisis Lines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
(En Español 1-888-628-9454) - Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ Youth): 1-866-488-7386
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Other immediate-response resources can be found here: www.mhanational.org/crisisresources
Local Crisis Lines
Northshore University Health Systems (Northern Suburbs): 1-847-570-2500
Turning Point (Skokie): 1-847-933-0051
Crisis and Referral Entry Service (CARES) Line (Children and Adolescents, Illinois): 1-800-345-9049, TTY 1-800-787-3224
Haven Youth Services (Youth and Family): 1-847-251-6630
Northwest CASA Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-888-802-8890
YWCA Evanston/Northshore-Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-877-718-1868
Living Rooms
Living rooms provide support and assistance with problem solving, referral for services and a safe space to adults over the age of 18. They can be used by those who need support in a crisis but may not necessarily need hospitalization but are not open 24/7.
Turning Point: 8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie 60077. Call 1-847-933-9202 to reach living room staff and check their hours. www.tpoint.org
Josselyn Center: 405 Central Ave, Northfield, IL 60093. Call 1-847-441-5600 to check their hours prior to arriving. www.josselyn.org
Outpatient Services
Comprehensive Outpatient Mental Health Services
AMITA Health
Hoffman Estates
1-855-383-2224
AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital
Evanston
1-847-316-2038
Family Institute at Northwestern University
Evanston, Northbrook
1-847-733-4300
Family Service of Glencoe
Glencoe
1-847-835-5111
Family Service of Lake County
Highland Park
1-847-432-4981
Family Service Center
Northfield
1-847-251-7350
The Josselyn Center
Northfield
1-847-441-5600
Metropolitan Family Services
Skokie
1-847-425-7500
NorthShore University Health Systems
Evanston
1-847-425-6400
Turning Point
Skokie
1-847-933-0051
Youth Outpatient Services
Barrington Youth and Family Services
Barrington
1-847-381-0345
The Bridge Youth and Family Services
Palatine
1-847-359-7490
Haven Youth and Family Services
Wilmette & Winnetka
1-847-6630
OMNI Youth Services
Wheeling & Buffalo Grove
847-353-1500
Y.O.U (Youth & Opportunity United)
Evanston
1-547-866-1200
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook
Glenview
1-847-724-2620
Religious/Cultural Specialized Outpatient Services
Jewish Child and Family Services
Skokie & Northbrook
1-855-275-5237
Khalil Center (Islamic-sensitive Counseling)
1-855-554-2545
SamaraCare Counseling (Christian, spiritually-sensitive counseling)
Western & Northern Suburbs
1-847-446-6955
Other Specialized Outpatient Services
Impact Behavioral Health Partners
Housing and mental health supports for those with serious mental illness.
Evanston
1-847-868-8664
Institute for Therapy through the Arts
Art, music, and drama therapy.
Evanston
1-847-425-9708
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Counseling for sexual assault survivors and partners.
Arlington Heights
1-847-806-6526
Yellowbrick
Mental health treatment services for adolescents and emerging young adults and their families.
Evanston
1-847-869-1500
Substance Use Treatment
AMITA Health
Adult & Adolescent Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient
Hoffman Estates
1-855-383-2224
NorthShore University Health System (Doreen E. Chapman Center)
Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient
Evanston
1-847-570-3100
NorthShore University Health System (Deerfield Behavioral Health)
Young Adult Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient
Deerfield
1-847-425-6400
PEER Services
Youth & Adult Outpatient
Evanston
1-847-492-1778
Private Practice Directories
Psychology Today – Find a Therapist
Group Therapy – Illinois Group Therapy Society
Psychiatrists – Illinois Psychiatric Society
Psychologists – Illinois Psychological Association
Support Groups
Mental Health
Substance Use
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Chicago Area
1-312-346-1475
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training – Substance Use)