Emergency Hotlines
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline (877) 863-6338
This 24-hour hotline provides survivors of domestic violence with crisis safety planning and referrals to emergency housing and support services throughout Illinois.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) (800) 656-4673
National anti-sexual violence organization and hotline.
LGBTQIA+
Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860
Support for transgender individuals.
The Trevor Project (866) 488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and under.
Mental Health
Crisis Textline Text “NAMI” to 741741
24-hour text message support for those in crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255
Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else.
Protective Services
Adult Protective Services (866) 800-1409
24-hour hotline to report suspected abuse, exploitation, or neglect of an older or disabled person.
Department of Child and Family Services (800) 252-2873
24-hour hotline to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
Substance Abuse
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (833) 234-6343 or text “HELP” to 833234
Substance use and opioid use support.
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line (800) 656-4673
For veterans and those concerned about them.
Location-Specific Resources
Here you will find courthouse information, shelters, childcare, employment services, food/benefits, housing support, mental health services, pet shelters etc.
Northeastern Cook County (Townships: Evanston, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield)
Northwestern Cook County (Townships: Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Palatine, Schaumburg, Wheeling)
