*if you have to call 911, ask for a CIT (crisis intervention team)*

NAMI Chicago Helpline
833-626-4244
The National Alliance On Mental Illness- they can connect you to many mental health services in Chicago.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
Support and crisis resources for yourself or someone else

CARES
800-345-9049
Mental health evaluation and services, including a crisis hotline, for youth as well as adults with Medicaid.

Crisis Textline
text NAMI to 741-741-24/7
Text message support for those in crisis

LGBTQ+

The Trevor Project
866-488-7386 or text  START to 678678
Support for LGBTQ+ youth ages 24 and under

Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Support for transgender individuals

Substance Use

Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances:
1-833-2FINDHELP (1-833-2-3463-4357)
Substance use and opioid use support

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

Rape Crisis Hotline
888-293-2080
Immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago

Between Friends:
800-603-HELP (1-800-603-4357)
Chicago domestic violence crisis line run by a nonprofit

City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline
877-863-6338
Chicago domestic violence help and referral line run by the city

Resilience, Formerly Rape Advocates
312-443-9603
Chicago non-profit for survivors of sexual violence and their significant others

National Human Trafficking Hotline
888- 373-7888 or text HELP to 233733

Other

Illinois Poison Control
800-222-1222

SELFSEA
https://selfsea.org/
For teens, by teens. A place where young people can can connect about mental health, sexual health, and beyond.

Scarleteen
www.scarleteen.com/
Sexuality & relationship education website. Articles, message boards, advice, LIVE chat & text. FREE.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-8255
A national network of local crisis centers, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Open 24/7, FREE.

IMAlive
www.imalive.org
24/7 online crisis chat that provides immediate contact to a trained crisis counselor. FREE.

Crisis Text line
Text HOME to 741-741
Text from anywhere in the USA, open 24/7.
Connect with a Crisis Counselor trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm. FREE.

NAMI Chicago Helpline
833-626-4244
M-F: 9AM-8PM, Sat & Sun: 9AM-5PM, Closed on holidays. Calling the mental health helpline is confidential and open to all! FREE.

NAMI Chicago/ NAMI Chicago Youth
www.namichicago.org  /  www.namichicagoyouth.org
NAMI Chicago Helpline: 833.626.4244

Lawndale Christian Health Center
www.lawndale.org/service/behavioral-health
SOS Group teaches teens coping skills & calming techniques. No parent needed if over 12. FREE.

Erie House
eriehouse.org/
For survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and other violent crimes: legal consultation & representation and mental health care. FREE.

Mt. Sinai- Under the Rainbow
www.sinai.org
Outpatient therapy program for youth and their families. Evaluation and treatment for mental and behavioral health in English and Spanish.

Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health
https://chhamh.org/
Through their coffee shop fundraising model, they aim to eliminate the societal and financial barriers of getting therapy.  Focusing on the well-being of people living in underserved communities, they offer weekly events, and one-on-one sessions.

Mental Health America
www.mhanational.org/
Online screenings for common mental health conditions, plus treatments and resources.

Teen Line
www.teenlineonline.org
310-855-4673 or text “TEEN” to 839863
Teen-to-teen hotline available every night from 6-10 pm. Confidential and anonymous. FREE.

Illinois Warm Line
866-359-7953, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
The warm Line is NOT a crisis line, but a wellness chat line that helps with identifying triggers and developing action plans. FREE.

iCan!
https://ican4all.org/
Free birth control- all methods- at a local, community health center, plus free transportation to and from provider (Lyft). FREE.

Scarleteen
www.scarleteen.com/
Sexuality & relationship education website. Articles, message boards, advice, LIVE chat & text. FREE.  (Dating during the pandemic)

Chicago Abortion Fund
www.chicagoabortionfund.org/
Financial support for those needing assistance paying for an abortion.

Midwest Access Coalition
www.midwestaccesscoalition.org
Helps people traveling within the Midwest to access a safe, legal abortion. Includes travel coordination and costs, lodging, food, medicine, and emotional support.

Lawndale Christian Health Center
www.lawndale.org/
Free pregnancy & HIV tests! Free condoms. Walk-ins welcome.

Chicago Wears Condoms
chicagowearscondoms.com/
Locate free condoms! Go get em!

Lurie Children’s
www.luriechildrens.org/en/specialties-conditions/hiv-sti-screening/
Confidential HIV/STI screening for anyone age 12-24. Walk-ins welcome. FREE.

Illinois Bypass Coordination Project
www.ilbypasscoordinationproject.org/
A young person’s guide to understanding pregnancy options, legal rights, costs, & clinics. Abortion, adoption and parenting.

Brave Space Alliance
https://www.bravespacealliance.org/
The first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ Center located on the South Side.  Focus on health, wellness, financial aid, housing, and advocacy for Black and brown people.

Project Vida
projectvida.org/
Located in Little Village. Services to individuals and their families impacted by HIV/AIDS. Free condoms.

Center on Halsted
www.centeronhalsted.org
The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community center in the Midwest.

Broadway Youth Center
howardbrown.org/
4009 N. Broadway (NORTH SIDE) 773-388-1600 ext 9
Space for LGBTQ youth 12-24 experiencing homelessness/ housing instability. Also, medical, social, and mental wellness services. FREE.

Trevor Project
866-488-7386
24/7 free talk line for young people in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk. FREE.

Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
Hotline staffed exclusively by trans operators, and the only crisis line with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.  Offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis.

LGBT National Hotline
888-843-4564
The LGBT National Hotline is for all ages. Safe, anonymous and confidential. Callers can speak on many different issues including coming out, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

Gay and Transgender Hate Crime Hotline
800-616-4283
A hotline for legal advice, counseling support, and reporting hate crimes.

Lesbian and Gay Hotline
773-929-4357
Mental Health Hotline- Trained volunteer resource counselors assist callers to the Helpline by providing information and referrals, as well as support, counseling, and crisis intervention.

Queery
queery.org/
Searchable online directory of LGBTQ services in Chicagoland!

Rape Crisis Hotline
888-293-20808
The Rape Crisis Hotlines provide survivors of sexual violence and their significant others immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals. 24/7. FREE.

RAINN
www.rainn.org
online.rainn.org : 24/7 helpline
800-656-4673
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.
Safe, confidential and FREE.

Mujeres Latinas en Accion
mujereslatinasenaccion.org/
2124 West 21st Place, Crisis Hotline: 312-738-5358
Domestic & sexual violence programs: intervention, court advocacy, and counseling. English & Spanish. FREE.

YWCA
www.ywcachicago.org
312-733-2102
Services are provided to survivors of sexual abuse, assault, exploitation, and harassment, ages 3+. FREE.

Domestic Violence Legal Clinic
555 West Harrison Street, Suite 1900
312-325-9155
Legal services for victims of domestic violence who are seeking civil orders of protection. Walk in only Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm. FREE.

Between Friends
www.betweenfriendschicago.org
800-603-4357, 24/7 crisis line
Free counseling for survivors of domestic violence, free legal assistance (explaining your rights, assisting with paperwork, and accompany you to court). FREE.

Transitional Living Program
www.benefits.gov/benefit/619
Provides homeless youth, 16-22, with stable, safe living accommodations for up to 21 months.

Ignite
www.ignitepromise.org
3745 S Indiana Ave.
Call 24/7 866-803-8336 or Text 24/7 312-625-1858
Resources for youth 14-24 who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness.

Broadway Youth Center
howardbrown.org/
4009 N. Broadway (NORTH SIDE) 773-388-1600 ext. 9
Space for LGBTQ youth 12-24 experiencing homelessness/ housing instability. Also, medical, social, and mental wellness services. FREE.

New Moms
www.newmoms.org
5317 W. Chicago Ave, 773-252-3253
Housing for young mothers ages 18-24 and their children who are experiencing homelessness. Plus, family support services and job training.

Alternatives
Uptown :4730 N. Sheridan Rd. 
Washington Park Center: 241 E. 57th St. 
877-870-2663 (24/7)
24hr crisis hotline for Chicago youth 11-17 years. Will pick up the young person, work to resolve family conflicts or get them to a safe family or friend’s house; partners with shelters youth. Also provides accompaniment and advocacy so that they can get other resources they need like their medications and government IDs.

The Shield of Hope
centralusa.salvationarmy.org/metro/shield-of-hope/
773-725-1100
City service run by the Salvation Army. Provides families in crisis a referral to the program that best meets their immediate needs, including shelter or other temporary arrangement.

National Immigrant Justice Center
www.immigrantjustice.org/
Legal services for low-income immigrants, many FREE.

Enlace
www.enlacechicago.org/
2756 S Harding Ave,  2329 S Troy Ave
Immigration workshops and assistance with immigration applications. Plus, legal services and education. FREE.

Erie House
eriehouse.org/programs/citizenship-and-immigration
FREE citizenship classes and naturalization workshops. Low-cost attorney consultations.

The Resurrection Project
resurrectionproject.org/
Weekly walk-in immigration consultations every Saturday at 9 a.m., first-come first-serve.

Latinos Progresando
latinospro.org/
Low- cost legal aid, DACA renewals, and legal education.

National Immigrant Justice Center
www.immigrantjustice.org/calendar/deferred-action-clinics-daca
FREE DACA renewal clinics in Chicago.

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
www.icirr.org/daca-fees
Help with funding DACA renewal fees.

North Lawndale Legal Clinic
UCAN: 3605 West Filmore Street
3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free legal clinic where you can speak with an attorney about any civil legal issue. Walk-ins only. FREE.

Chicago Volunteer Legal Service
www.cvls.org/clinics
Offers FREE legal help at location across the city.
St. Procopius: 1641 S. Allport Street,  312-226-7887
Meets the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. By appointment only. FREE.

Illinois Legal Aid
www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/expunge-juvenile-records
This online program will help you prepare your documents to expunge juvenile records. It will provide you with a completed set of court forms that you can save and print. FREE.

Juvenile Expungement Help Desk
www.cookcountycourt.org/FORPEOPLEWITHOUTLAWYERS/HelpDesksintheCourthouse.aspx
Cook County Juvenile Center, 1100 South Hamilton
312-229-6359
Legal assistance to expunge (erase) criminal records that occurred before the age of 18. First come, first served. Walk-ins only: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE.

Know your rights in school
www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/students-rights/

Know your rights with cops
cldc.org/youth-know-your-rights/

Minors: know your health rights
www.chataboutit.org/know-your-rights/

Know your rights with recreational cannabis
www.aclu-il.org/en/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-marijuana-use-illinois

Know your rights in the workplace
www.arisechicago.org/
Free, downloadable Worker Rights Manual

Illinois Online Voter Application
ova.elections.il.gov

Ballot Ready
www.ballotready.org/
Every candidate and measure, explained! Research and print your ballot choices, or save to your phone!

Vote 411
https://www.vote411.org/first-time-voter-checklist
First time voter checklist.

Know your rights while voting in Illinois
www.aclu-il.org/en/campaigns/registering-and-voting-illinois

Love Fridge
https://www.thelovefridge.com/ 
The Love Fridge is a Chicago mutual aid group grounded in food, working to place community refrigerators across the city with access to free food. At least 4 fridges at located in the 60623 zip code.

Illinois College \ University food pantries
www.isac.org/students/during-college/documents/College-Food-Pantries-Illinois.pdf
If you are an Illinois college or university student struggling to afford food, there is help available!

Community of the Future
A collection of online maps and organizations that have extensive resources and facilities providing food.

ISAC
studentportal.isac.org/isacorps
Meet with recent college grads for free one-on-one assistance. Help with scholarship searches, FAFSA completion, and student financial aid. FREE.

Healthy Hood Chicago
www.healthyhoodchi.com
2242 S Damen, 773-876-0317
Small fitness studio with cheap classes like trap yoga and karate.

Corazon Community Services
corazoncs.org/community-events.html
5339 W 25th Street, Cicero, 708-656-1400
Gang tattoo removal. First come, first served.  LOW COST.

Healthcare Alternative Systems
www.hascares.org/program/youth-substance-abuse-treatment-and-prevention/
4534 S. Western Ave
Alcohol/substance dependence and abuse counseling for youth ages 12-18. Free/ low cost.