Support Services

• The 988 Lifeline is a free crisis service provided 24/7/365. When you call or text the 988 Lifeline, your conversation is confidential. The 988 Lifeline provides you judgment-free care. Talking with someone can help save your life. To chat, use this link: https://988lifeline.org/get-help/
• Mobile Crisis Response provides free in home, or via telehealth, crisis services 24/7/365. You can be linked to your local Mobile Crisis Response service provider by calling 988 or by using this link provided by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services listing providers by county and zip code:  https://hfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/hfs/sitecollectiondocuments/designatedmobilecrisisresponseproviders.pdf
• The Trevor Project offers free immediate crisis support for the LBGTQ+ community 24/7/365. Call 866-488-7386, text 678-678, or chat using the following link: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
• Call the Illinois Warm Line at 866-359-7953 to reach a Wellness Support Specialist trained in recovery support. They support those with mental health challenges or their friends and family for free. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., excluding holidays.
• You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call, chat, or text for free. Dial or text 988 then press 1. To chat, use this link: https://www.veteranscrisisline...

• PATH 211 helps with finding food pantries, assistance with utility bills, locating shelters, and many other essential services such as behavioral health, physical health, and clothing. Call 211 for assistance or use PATH’s online service lookup tool here: https://www.navigateresources.net/path/

IDHS’ provides a statewide lists of providers for homeless prevention programs here: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=110583

• Call 1-800-622-4357 (HELP), 24/7/365, for a free and confidential referral via the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration or locate a local service provider here: https://findtreatment.gov/
• Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides:
  • Crisis/emergency mental health providers: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30893
  • Non-crisis mental health services: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=43695
  • Additional resources on treatment: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32490
• IDHS’ Living Room Program provides a safe, inviting, home-like atmosphere to process stressful events and learn wellness strategies. For more information visit: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=126349

• Call 1-800-622-4357 (HELP), 24/7, for a free and confidential treatment referral via the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration, or visit their website to locate a local provider: https://findtreatment.gov/
• Call 1-833-2FINDHELP (833-234-6343), the Illinois Helpline for Opioids & Other Substances, to be directed to customized resources or visit https://helplineil.org/app/home
• Call the Illinois Warm Line at 866-359-7953 to reach a Wellness Support Specialist trained in recovery support. They support those mental health challenges or their friends and family. Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., excluding holidays
• To locate an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting near you, use this link: https://www.aa.org/find-aa/north-america
• To find a Narcotics Anonymous meeting near you, use this link: https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/illinois/

To download Alcoholics Anonymous application, Meeting Guide, to your cell phone, iPad, or other electronic device, use this link: https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-app

• Call 1-800-GAMBLER (800-426-2537), text GAMBLER TO 833234, or visit https://e.helplineil.org/areyoureallywinning/ the website to be connected to resources and treatment programs if you or someone you know is suffering from gambling disorder.
• Call 1-800-522-4700 to reach the National Council on Problem Gambling’s access point to local resources for those seeking help.

• Call 988+1 or text 838255, 24/7, to reach caring, qualified responders within the Department of Veterans Affair via the Veterans Crisis Line. This free support is confidential, available 24/7, and serves all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends. An online chat is also available: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

• The U.S. Department of Labor can help locate a local re-entry program that specializes in assisting justice-involved individuals find employment: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/EmploymentAndTraining/find-reentry-programs.aspx
• The Illinois Department of Employment Security’s Re-Entry Employment Service Program helps justice involved individuals find work. For tools, guides and job readiness assistance programs throughout the state visit: https://ides.illinois.gov/jobs-workforce/programs/re-entry.html
• Pathways to Employment assists individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Visit https://www.illinoisips.org/
• Visit the State of Illinois Workforce Portal: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/

• Domestic Violence Survivors may be able to access legal aid, housing and advocacy resources, among other assistance. Call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-877-TO END DV or 877-863-6338, 24/7.
• A map of Illinois service providers by county is located here https://www.ilcadv.org/get-help/
• For additional survivor services visit IDHS: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=166382

• For information on sealing or expunging a criminal record the Illinois State Appellate Defender provides guides and forms here: https://osad.illinois.gov/expungement/expungement-and-sealing-general-information.html
• Illinois Attorney General Legal Aid Provider List: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Legal-Assistance-Referrals/
• National Legal Aid Locator: https://www.lawhelp.org/
• Legal Aid Organizations include:
  • Illinois Legal Aid Online: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/about/about-ilao
  • New Leaf Illinois: newleafillinois.org
  • Moran Center for Youth Advocacy: https://moran-center.org/
  • Cabrini Green Legal Aid: https://www.cgla.net/
  • Land of Lincoln Legal Aid: https://legalaidchicago.org/
  • Legal Aid Chicago: lincolnlegal.org

• For social services in Southern Illinois please consult this list: https://myarrowleaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Southern-Illinois-Community-Resource-Guide-1.pdf
• For social services in Sangamon County please consult this list: https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/community-resources/resource-guides
• For social services in Western Illinois please visit: https://wirpc.org/
• For social services in the Quad Cities area please visit: https://www.unitedwayqc.org/community-resources/ or https://www.wiu.edu/qc/community/qc_area_resources.php
• For services in the Rockford area please visit: https://idoc.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idoc/communityresources/documents/5-winnebago-boone-county-community-resource-guide.pdf or https://connect-rockford.com/connect_to_resources/
• Dekalb County area please visit: https://fsadekalbcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/DeKalb-County-Resource-Directory.pdf
• Champaign-Urbana area resources: https://www.parkland.edu/Portals/3/Counseling%20Center/Documents/CU_Resource_Directory.pdf?ver=ckM13_4Jz4z5a0M6uBwqow%3d%3d or https://www.parkland.edu/Main/About-Parkland/Department-Office-Directory/Counseling-Services/Counseling-Support-Center/Community-Resources
• Kankakee County: https://kccsi-cap.org/
• Peoria County: https://www.pcchd.org/262/Community-Services
• Metro East area resources: https://www.collinsvilleil.org/community/homeless-homeless-prevention-resources/resources-information