Illinois Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Illinois residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
Illinois has a diverse population, a rich cultural heritage and a mix of urban, suburban and rural landscapes. It also has a mental health treatment gap. Of the state’s roughly 12.5 million residents, about one in five lives with some form of mental illness, and fewer than half of them receive any treatment.
If you or someone you love is part of that group, it can be hard to know where to turn. Friends and family can help, but not everyone has a support network they can rely on, and some people find it easier to talk things through with someone outside their inner circle.
There is help. A shortage of providers in your area, or limited funds, should not stop you from getting support — whether you are going through a hard stretch, need a diagnosis and treatment, or are worried about someone else. Several community-based organizations across Illinois provide support and resources for people living with mental illness and for their families.
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Options for Illinois Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Illinois. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn — explore what fits your needs.
Local Resources by City
For city-specific mental health resources in Illinois, explore the pages below:
Illinois Mental Health Statistics to Know
Mental illness can affect anyone, and it does not discriminate by age, race or income. If you are feeling isolated or worried about being judged for seeking help, these figures show how common that experience is across Illinois.
Additional finding: Fewer than 45% of Illinois residents living with mental illness receive any treatment for it. Serious mental illness includes schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression; anxiety conditions and substance use disorders often occur alongside them.
Help Is Here
Knowing that help exists and knowing which door to knock on are two different things. If you are not sure which Illinois service fits your situation, that is a reasonable place to be stuck.
The Mental Health Hotline can answer your questions and help you find mental health resources across Illinois. Calls are free and confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you want.
Call when you’re ready.