The resources below are provided for informational purposes only and do not replace professional medical or mental health advice. This isn’t a comprehensive list nor is it an endorsement of the content on these websites. I do not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, availability, or policies of third-party sites. Use them at your own discretion.
General Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) | Education, support groups, and advocacy
Mental Health America (MHA) | Screening tools, information, and advocacy
American Psychological Association (APA) | Mental health research & professional resources
Emergency & Crisis Support
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (U.S.) | Call or text 988
Crisis Text Line | Text HELLO to 741741 for free 24/7 support
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) | 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
DuPage County Crisis Line | Available 24-7, 365 days a year | (630)-627-1700
Trilogy First -Response Alternative Crisis Team (FACT) | Currently operating in Chicago’s Rogers Park, Edgewater, West Ridge, and Uptown neighborhoods, as well as Skokie and Evanston | 800-FACT-400 (3228)
Walk-In Support Services
The Talk Studio | Urgent Care for Mental Health/Same day therapy for modern stress (not an emergency resource)| in-person & telehealth |Does not take insurance & sessions cost $75-200 (depending on session length) | 3046 W Armitage Ave Chicago, IL 60647, Logan Square | (Monday-Sunday, 8am-8pm)
Thresholds Living Room | 4423 N. Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60640 | (773) 537-3607
Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S. Living Room) | 500 W. Fullerton Ave Chicago, IL 60639 | (773) 235-5100
Welcoming Center at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | 5215 N. California Ave Chicago, IL 60625 | (773) 561-5809
Kenneth Young Center | Living Room & Drop-In Center (24 hours a day) | 1585 W. Dempster St Suite 110 Mount Prospect, IL 60056 | Living Room: (847) 343-0406 | Drop-In Center: (847) 621-2040
Anxiety & Depression Support
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) | Information and coping tools
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) | Support groups and resources
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources
LGBT National Help Center | Support and resources for all ages
Center on Halsted | Advocacy, support, and educational services
Affinity 95 | Black-led, Queer-led organization devoted to social justice in Black LGBTQIA+ communities
Howard Brown Health Center | Provides medical care, behavioral health care, research, youth & elder services
Trans Lifeline | Provides Trans peer support | 1-877-565-8860
Substance Abuse & Addiction Support
SMART Recovery | Science-based addiction recovery programs
Alcoholics Anonymous | Find local AA meetings
Narcotics Anonymous | Support for drug addiction recovery
Workplace & Professional Mental Health
Mind Share Partners | Workplace mental health resources
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) | Mental health in the workplace