Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

• Emergency Medical Services - 911

 

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988 (988lifeline.org)

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Trained crisis workers can talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

 

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (samhsa.gov)

1 (800) 662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

 

• Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.samhsa.gov)

Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator, a confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems.

 

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) (nimh.nih.gov)

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for you, a friend, or a family member.

 

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (nami.org)

NAMI provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

 

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

Call 800-799-7233 24/7 or access live chat from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers phone and chat services to anyone affected by relationship abuse, including those currently in abusive relationships, those who are working to heal, friends or family of victims and survivors, and anyone who has questions about domestic violence.

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• Helping Survivors (helpingsurvivors.org) 

Helping Survivors is part of a growing movement of concerned citizens, survivors, and professionals working to ensure the right of every person to build a life free from the devastating consequences of sexual assault and abuse. The mission of the Helping Survivors group is to heal, educate, and empower survivors of sexual abuse, sexual violence, and domestic violence.  We offer resources to assist survivors and their families and provide a guide specific to domestic violence and sexual abuse. 

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• Boca Recovery Center (bocarecoverycenter.com) 

Call 800 516-4357

Boca Recovery Center is a Substance Use Disorder program providing excellence in the medical and clinical treatment of drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.  We are passionate about working with individuals seeking recovery, and our purpose is to provide clients with the tools necessary to rebuild their lives through a foundation of overall health and well-being. Access their guide, Dangerous Relationship between Domestic Violence and Addiction.

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• Northern Illinois Recovery Center (northernillinoisrecovery.com) 

Call 855.786.1978

Addiction treatment helps people achieve long-term health and wellness that may have been otherwise unattainable without treatment. Our Crystal Lake rehab center is conveniently located about 50 miles from Chicago and provides the highest quality treatment in the Midwest.

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LGBTQ+ Mental Health Services

• Human Rights Campaign (www.hrc.org)

Our mental health is essential — and we must find solutions to address these inequities. Our goal is to ensure that all LGBTQ+ people, particularly trans, people of color, and HIV+, are treated as full and equal citizens within our movement, across our country, and around the world.

 

• Trevor Lifeline (thetrevorproject.org)

1 (866) 488-7386 or text START to 678-678

We’re here for you. If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential and 100% free.

 

• Trans Lifeline (translifeline.org)

Call (877) 565-8860

Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

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• LGBTQ and Addiction (addictioncenter.com)

Call (833) 659-1943

Members of the LGBTQ community face a number of challenges that have contributed to a high rate of addiction within the community. An estimated 25% of the LGBTQ community abuses substances, compared to about 9% of the population as a whole. LGBTQ-specific treatment centers are sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community and address any underlying elements that may have caused an addiction. This is instrumental to the recovery process.

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• LGBTQ Addiction Treatment Center (westwindrecovery.com)

Call 855.340.8832 

Westwind Recovery® offers one of the most reliable LGBTQ addiction treatment center programs available. All of their treatment programs and sober living houses are open to LGBTQ clients but offer specific weekly sessions and 12-step meetings to provide specialized care and support from those who have experience in helping members of the community.

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Veteran Mental Health Services

 

• Military Crisis Line (veterancrisisline.net)

Dial 988, then Press 1 or text 838255

The Military Crisis Line connects a person in need to a trained counselor with a single phone call or click of a mouse. This confidential, immediate help is available 24/7 at no cost to active-duty, Guard, and reserve members, their families, and friends. In the United States, call 988, press 1, or access online chat at the Military Crisis Line or by texting 838255.

 

• U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (mentalhealth.va.gov)

VA has various mental health resources, information, treatment options, and more — all accessible to Veterans, Veterans’ supporters, and the general public. Explore the pages below to learn more about a specific mental health topic or find information tailored to your needs.

 

• Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org)

Through interactive programs, rehabilitative retreats, and professional services, veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of service can build resilience to help overcome mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), military sexual trauma (MST), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and more. With the incredible support of our donors, we’ve provided over 40,000 hours of intensive outpatient care and therapy sessions in just the past year- helping veterans and their families live happier and more fulfilling lives.

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• Addiction Help (addictionhelp.org)

Call (866) 698-0737

AddictionHelp.com is the only addiction and mental health website founded by a board-certified addiction specialist, a long-recovered addict, and spouses of addicts. We provide reliable information about addiction and recovery to guide addicts and their loved ones to a happier, healthier life.

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• Guide for Veterans Overcoming Substance Use Disorder (zocdoc.com)

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are characterized by a dependency on the substance and individuals with SUDs often have trouble with their physical and mental health, as well as their ability to function adaptively in society. This guide provides information to help veterans overcoming substance use disorders and seeking to lead healthy, fulfilling lives as civilians.  

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• The Recovery Village (therecoveryvillage.com)

The Recovery Village's goal is to spread awareness of substance abuse and to be an informational resource for those impacted by alcohol and drug dependence.  Helping a veteran with PTSD can be difficult for a family member or loved one who doesn’t know how to support them best.