No one is alone, and help is available.
Confidential crisis support is always available via:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255; chat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Helpline: 800.985.5990; text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Crisis Text Line: text TALK to 741-741
- National Runaway Safeline: 800.786.2929; text 66008
- Veterans Crisis Line: 800.273.8255; text 838255
- In an emergency, always dial 911
Referrals for Lake County-based social services:
The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a Disaster Distress Helpline that provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call Toll Free: 1.800.985.5990 (English and español).
SMS: Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
SMS: “Hablanos” al 66746
Visit http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances (24/7) connects callers with a trained professional for support and advice, or to be directed to customized resources.
Call: 833.2FINDHELP
Text: "HELP" to 833234
Visit: www.HelplineIL.org
Illinois Warm Line provides support by phone to individuals experiencing substance use and mental health challenges. Wellness support specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health and/or substance use recovery in their own lives. They are trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy. The Illinois Warm Line is not a crisis hotline but is a source of support. Illinois Warm Line hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, except holidays.
Call: 866.359.7953
Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. There are many resources available online for anyone struggling with mental or emotional wellness or in need of support.
COVID-19 Emotional Support: Call4Calm
Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a free emotional support text line for Illinoisans experiencing stress related to COVID-19: Call4Calm. This isn’t a crisis hotline, but a source of support. To speak to a counselor, text TALK to 552020, or HABLAR for Spanish speakers.
You can also access a wider array of support using the same number on your mobile phone. Text 552020 with keywords such as “unemployment” or “food” or “shelter” for information and assistance.
The Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides a Disaster Distress Helpline that provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call Toll Free: 1.800.985.5990 (English and español).
SMS: Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
SMS: “Hablanos” al 66746
Visit http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness for everyone struggling with mental illness: adults, children and teens, veterans, family with a loved one in need of support, etc. Visit their website at www.nami.org/Find-Support for more information or visit the NAMI website for COVID-19 focused support resources.
The Jossleyn Center in Northfield offers comprehensive mental health and psychiatric services on a sliding fee scale to help low-income clients. They are currently taking new patients and providing services via online video conferencing through ZOOM. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 847.441.5600, ext. 156 or visit their website.
If you or someone you know is living in danger or in an abusive atmosphere, help is available.
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic
The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic provides confidential, accessible, high-quality, pro-bono assistance, particularly to domestic violence victims and those that wish to help them. The Clinic continues to schedule individual and family phone appointments for intakes and follow-up meetings.
Courts remain open for Orders of Protection or for other emergency relief and Clinic attorneys are ready and available to go to court if needed. Please help spread the word about these essential services by sharing NS Legal Aid Clinic's flyers in English and Spanish.
The Clinic may be reached at 847-737-4042 or info@NSLegalAid.org. Visit us at www.NSLegalAid.org.
A Safe Place
A Safe Place provides a full suite of programs and services dedicated to addressing domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County. A Safe Place assists victims in transforming their lives after violence, prevents future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educates the community about domestic violence and human trafficking, and how everyone can play a role in ending them. A Safe Place maintains a 24/7 crisis line, an emergency shelter, and housing, counseling, and courthouse advocacy programs, among others. A Safe Place remains operational during the COVID-19 crisis.
A Safe Place's toll-free, 24/7 crisis line may be reached at 1.800.600.SAFE or 847.249.4450. A Safe Place staff may be reached at 847.731.7165 and info@asafeplaceforhelp.org.
SHALVA
SHALVA supports Jewish women experiencing and healing from domestic abuse through counseling, supportive services, and community education. SHALVA provides free and confidential client services.
SHALVA's 24/7 Help/Crisis Line is available at 773.583.4673. Individuals can also reach out via email at hope@shalvacares.org. More information about SHALVA's services is available at hope@shalvacares.org.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800.799.7233
Assistance is also available 24/7 via the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233, online at thehotline.org, or by texting LOVEIS to 22522.
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline
877.863.6338
On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Governor Prtizker announced an expansion of services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. As a result, individuals can now call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline for shelter needs. IDHS is also working with the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to establish an emergency fund to support local providers with assistance needs related to COVID-19.
Survivors of Sexual Assault
Staying physically active is a great way to manage stress.
Park District of Highland Park
The Park District of Highland Park has compiled a list of activities to promote fitness while staying home, with suggestions for fun physical activity for all ages, video workouts, and more.
Move Your Way Campaign
Move Your Way is a physical activity campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote the recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The Move Your Way tools, videos, and fact sheets on this page have tips that make it easier to get a little more active. And small changes can add up to big health benefits! Learn more here.