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Crisis Resources

  • Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741-741 to reach a trained crisis counselor for 24/7 free support

  • NEW! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

  • CPS Student Safety Hotline (OPEN 24/7 during non-school hours and/or closures): 773-553-3335 

  • You can reach the Trevor Project Lifeline at 866.488.7386 or text “Start” to 678-678 for 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. A chat feature is also available on their website

  • **IF YOU ARE EVER UNSURE WHO TO CALL, DIAL 911**

  • National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929)

  • Statewide CCBYS Information Line (24-hour Crisis Intervention Services for homeless minors) 1-877-870-2663

  • Illinois Domestic Violence helpline 1-877-863-6338

  • Chicago Domestic Violence helpline 1-877-863-6338 1-877-863-6339 (TTY)

  • Stop It (Salvation Army/Human Trafficking) 877-606-3158

  • Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee rights hotline 855-435-7693

  • Homelessness Prevention Call Center (For rent, utility, emergency assistance) Call 311 and ask for “Short-Term Help”