Resources

HELPLINES

The hotlines are free of charge.

Text-A-Tip is a 24/7 way for youth to communicate with a counselor and get help for themselves or a friend
Text WTHelp to 844-823-5323.

National Suicide Prevention 24-hr Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Veterans: dial #1, Spanish: dial #2

Lake County Crisis Care Program 24-hr Hotline: 847-377-8088

Vista Health 24-hr Crisis Line: 847-360-3000

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center 24-hr Support Line: 847-872-7799

A Safe Place 24-hr Helpline: 847-600-7233
Domestic violence | la violencia doméstica

The Trevor Project Lifeline 24-hr Hotline: 866-488-7386
LGBTQ+

Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Helpline: 630-577-1330
Asociación de Anorexia Nervosa y Trastornos Asociados

Alcoholics Anonymous: 312-346-1475
Alcohólicos Anónimos

Cocaine Anonymous 24-hr Illinois Hotline: 773-202-8898
Cocaína Anónimos

Narcotics Anonymous 24-hr Chicagoland Region Hotline: 708-848-4884
Narcóticos Anónimos

The services listed are all non-profits and offer sliding scales. Private insurance may offer other options and may be contacted to locate a provider.

Lake County Health Department: Behavioral Health
Adults, Waukegan: 847-377-8180
Children and Adolescents, Waukegan: 847-377-8950

Bradley Counseling Center, Gurnee: 847-244-7177

Fleet and Family Support Program, Navy Great Lakes: 888-231-0714

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, Gurnee: 847-244-1187

One Hope United, Lake Villa, Gurnee, Waukegan: 847-245-6543

Community Youth Network, Grayslake: 847-548-6000

Youth & Family Counseling, Libertyville: 847-367-5991
Child and Adult Services

Holbrook Counseling Center, Mundelein: 312-655-7725
Catholic Charities | Caridades Católicas

LOSS, Mundelein: 312-655-7283
Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide
Amar Alcance a los Sobrevivientes de Suicidio

Erika’s Lighthouse, Winnetka: 847-386-6481
Adolescent depression | depresión en adolescentes

Cancer Wellness Center, Grayslake: 847-509-9595
Families dealing with the impact of cancer