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

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

Substance Use

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Chicago Area
1-312-346-1475

SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training – Substance Use)