Mental Health

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Mobile Crisis Response

Thresholds Mobile Crises Response + Living Room

CRISIS ASSISTANCE RESPONSE & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM (CARE)

Call 9-1-1 and ask for the CARE team

Chicago’s Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) team seeks to ensure that individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and substance use overdose are assisted by teams of behavioral health professionals, with resources to address their unmet health and social needs.

The CARE team responds to 911 calls with a mental health component Monday-Friday 10:30am-4:00pm in 11 pilot areas (including the 19th District). When the CARE team responds to an individual in crisis they offer de-escalation, mental health assessment, referrals to community services, and transport to community-based destinations as appropriate.

Mental Health for Youth

NAMI Chicago’s Youth Website

Mental Health information and resources for young people.

Seize the Awkward

Helping young people talk about mental health.

Mental Health Hotlines

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

877-870-2663

988 is the a three-digit dialing code that will connect callers in crisis to trained counselors that will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.

Crisis Textline

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.

CARES & SASS

1-800-345-9049

Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults with Medicaid.

Veterans

Make the Connection

Veterans and their loved ones talk about their experiences, challenges, and recovery.

Veterans Crisis Line

1-800-273-8255 or text 838255

24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones.

The Road Home

(312) 942-8387 (VETS)
Or fill out the form here: Get Care

The Road Home Program is dedicated to the mental health and wellness of veterans, service members, members of the National Guard, reservists and families at no cost and regardless of discharge status.

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