More than 20% of Americans live with some form of mental illness, which can be serious chronic problems that affect all areas of people’s lives. In 2021, around 38.5% of adults in Illinois reported some form of anxiety or depression. These conditions are strongly associated with self-harm, risk-taking behavior and other grave issues that can put people in danger. The Illinois mental health helpline is available for adults who need help with their mental health in Aurora, IL, with 24-7 support for mental health crises. If you or a person you care for in Aurora needs help, call right away or reach out to one of the helpful resources listed below.
National Mental Health Resources
- National Mental Health Hotline
The National Mental Health Hotline is a 24-7 resource that helps people nationwide dealing with a mental health crisis. You can call for support whenever and wherever you need it and be connected with a compassionate professional for a confidential talk. Workers at this number can help identify mental health issues and refer you for local assistance. (866) 903-3787 - National Alliance on Mental Illness
The NAMI helpline is a free mental health referral service that’s available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. This service connects people with mental health services in Aurora, IL, and provides helpful information about where to find help in DuPage and Kane Counties. NAMI operates a 24-hour crisis line. You can also email info@nami.org for additional assistance. Phone: (800) 950-NAMI (6264)
Text: NAMI to 741-741 - Military Helpline
The Military Helpline is a free, veteran-specific mental health resource that specializes in crisis intervention and mental health referrals for veterans. This line answers calls 24-7. Veterans who call the helpline can get help in a crisis or ask for referrals for local veterans’ mental health resources and assistance with depression, addiction and other mental health issues.
(888) 457-4838
Help Available in Illinois
- Safe2Help
Safe2Help is a confidential and free resource for students and people in contact with kids to get help for violence, disturbed behavior, threats and bullying. More broadly, this is a mental health resource that connects kids, parents and caregivers with local pediatric and parent social support, including peer counseling and professional referrals.
Phone: (844) 472-3345 | Text: SAFE2 (72332) - Illinois Children’s Mental Health Plan (ICMHP)
ICMHP’s goal is to improve the mental health of children and families across the state by expanding and improving the scope, quality and access of mental health programs, services and supports for Illinois children. The service can be reached by phone Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(312) 227-8124
Mental Health in Aurora
- Presence Mercy Hospital
Presence Mercy Medical Center is part of the Mercy behavioral health network in Illinois. It’s one of the Aurora region’s most comprehensive resources for child, adolescent, adult and older adult behavioral health care. Free, confidential assessments are available 24-7 by phone from trained and compassionate counselors. The medical center also operates an emergency department that treats people in acute psychological distress, including people with physical injuries related to self-harm. Walk-in visits are accepted, and on-site mental health services can help patients through a crisis with inpatient referrals and transportation. (630) 801-2657 - Delnor/Dupage Medical Group
Delnor Hospital operates the only Level II trauma center in Illinois, and it’s well-equipped to deal with immediate mental health crises. The hospital’s helpline can offer advice for admissions, referrals to local inpatient facilities and help locating emergency assistance on an as-needed basis. Incoming patients can request an escort from the parking lot to the admissions desk by calling the Safety and Security department at (630) 397-7700. | (630) 208-4000 - Association for Individual Development (AID)
AID is an Aurora-based nonprofit dedicated to helping local adults with developmental conditions, mental health issues and disabilities of every kind live safely and productively at whatever level of care they need. The organization operates an inpatient facility with nursing care support, outpatient services, supportive housing and psychological evaluations in Aurora. AID’s crisis intervention approach includes a community support team for emergency interventions, a free 24-7 crisis line and a street outreach service for individuals in need of help who haven’t yet been contacted by a mental health provider. (630) 966-4000
Help for Mental Health in Aurora, IL
It can be hard to reach out for help when you need it, especially for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Our mental health hotline in Aurora, IL, is here to help you through a tough time with compassionate support and guidance toward the local services you need. If you or a loved one need help anytime, 24-7, give us a call right away.