Crisis Resources List

We strive to provide the most up to date information on crisis resources in the Chicagoland area. If you know of a crisis resource that is not listed below, please notify us by emailing admin@namiccns.org.

Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for Access & Choice

Referral to a Mental Health Provider 866-359-7953, press 2 and 2 again
‘Warm Line’ for Emotional and Self-advocacy, 866-359-7953, press 2 and then 5
Support, and Recovery Education, Mon-Fri, 8-5, except holidays

  • C4 – Community Counseling Centers of Chicago   Crisis Line   773-769-0205
  • Thresholds Mental Health Center, 4101 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. 60613   773-572-5500                                               
  • Trilogy Mental Health Center – for Chicago area Crisis Line   800-322-8400
  • Lake County Mental Health Services Crisis Line   847-377-8088

  • Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Crisis & Intake 800-432-5005
      • Hoffman Estates – child, adolescent, & adult
  • Evanston Hospital – adult 847-570-2000
    • Mental Health “Crisis Line” 847-570-2500 press 2 to page Crisis worker
  • Highland Park Hospital -child, adolescent, & young adult 847-480-3709
  • Lutheran General Hospital – Park Ridge – child, adolescent, adult, & geriatric 847-723-2210
  • Northwest Community Hospital – adolescent & adult – Arlington Heights – 847-618-4100 Crisis Line: 847-432-5464
  • St. Joseph Hospital – Chicago, adult – 773-665-3000
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Chicago – adolescent & adult – 312-926-8100
  • Rush University Medical Center – child, adolescent & adult – Chicago – 312-942-2400
  • Vista Medical Center West – adult, child, adolescent – Waukegan – 847-360-2000

Alternatives to the Emergency Room

Crisis respite, appointment not necessary, but please call first for info, if possible:

  • Turning Point Living Room for Adults in Crisis – Monday – Friday, 3 – 8pm.  8324 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, 847-933-9202   
  • Josselyn Center Living Room for Adults in CrisisMonday – Friday, 10 am – 3 pm, 405 Central Ave, Northfield, 847-441-5600
  • Welcoming Center, Lutheran Social Services –an alternative to the Emergency Room for individuals struggling with mental health symptoms and/or substance use. Staffed by nurses, counselors, peer specialists.  Meds prescriptions are available.  Case mgmt. for up to 90 days. Mon-Fri, 8 am – 8 pm, 5215 N California #F101, Chicago, next to AuBon Pain, across from Swedish Covenant Hospital, 773-561-5809

  • Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission   Des Plaines 847-294-4262 / Chicago – 312-793-5908
    • Protects the rights of disabled persons
  • Cook County State’s Attorney 312-603-8600
    • for Involuntary Commitment and/or Medication Orders
  • Lake County State’s Attorney-Civil Division, Mental Health Atty. 847-377-3050
    • for Involuntary Commitment and/or Medication Orders
  • Illinois Attorney General’s Health Care Hotline 877-305-5145
    • For insurance denials for substance abuse or mental health treatment
  • Mental Health Court, TASC, Cook County, Sup’v Al Pizza. 312-573-8317
    • If non-felony offense, accused can enter MH program and if finishes, have crime removed from record
  • Cook County Jail Mental Health Department 773-869-5610
  • Mental Health Hotline for families of current and ex-detainees. 773-674-2273
    • Staffed by live team members!
  • Illinois Department of Human Services 847-745-3200
    • 8001 Lincoln Ave. Skokie 60077, in Chase Bank bldg., NE corner Lincoln & Oakton
    • food stamps, Medicaid, cash assistance

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