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If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help or if you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, but it's always time to raise awareness, strengthen the dialogue and remind individuals, friends and families about resources that are available to help prevent suicide. Suicide is preventable, and there are resources and support services available throughout the year to promote positive mental health and increase resilience.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis you may call or text 988, the 24-hour Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You will be connected to the closest possible crisis center in your area. Dial 2 for Spanish. Go to the 988 Hot Line Illinois website for more information.
Safe2Help
In the absence of a trusted adult, Safe2Help Illinois offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence or other threats to school safety. This program is not intended to suspend, expel, or punish students. Rather, the goal is to get students to "Seek Help Before." Safe2Help Illinois has developed a Mental Health Toolkit aimed at changing the culture in Illinois schools while also providing the resources to help parents and educators reinforce the components of this program.
- 24/7
- Call 844-4-SAFEIL (723345)
- Text SAFE2 (72332)
- Safe2helpil.com
- Download the Safe2Help App at either Google or Apple
Illinois Helpline (Opioid/Substance Abuse)
If you or someone you know is suffering from an opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders, call the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at 1-833-2FINDHELP (833-234-6343) to speak with a trained professional for support and advice or to be directed to customized resources or visit their Illinois Helpline website.
National Hotlines
- SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers free and confidential treatment referral and information service. Available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Dial 1-800-622-4357 (HELP) - National Runaway Safeline
This 24-hour, 7 days a week national Safeline is for youth at risk of running away or already have and are looking for help. Dial 1-800-786-2929 (RUNAWAY) or text 66008 - Crisis Text Line
The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, 24-hours a day. Text HELLO to 741741