CRISIS RESOURCES

In the event of an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room!

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OGS Threat Assessment and Response Protocol

Depression/Suicidal Thoughts

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 988

TEXT A TIP
24/7 anonymous text-communication system for youth needing immediate mental health assistance for themselves or a friend
Text LAKECO to 844-823-5323 or download Lake County Help App

SASS Program (CARES) Mental Health Crisis Resources for Uninsured children
CARES mental health crisis line at 1-800-345-9049

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Self-Injury

Text HOME to 741741
Call 1-800-622-4357 (HELP)

Amita Health Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
amitahealth.org/location/amita-health-alexian-brothers-behavioral-health-hospital-hoffman-estates
Hoffman Estates
1-800-432-5005 (24 Hours/7 Days)

The Child, Adolescent and Family Recovery Center
familyrecoverycenters.com/
Lake Bluff

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Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association
Call or Text (800) 931-2237

Eating Recovery Center Northbrook 
eatingrecoverycenter.com/recovery-centers/chicago/northbrook

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LGBTQ+

The Trevor Project
Text START to 678-678
Call 1-866-488-7386

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Domestic Violence and Physical/Sexual Abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Text START to 88788

Department of Family Services (Report Abuse & Neglect)
www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/Pages/default.aspx
1-800-252-2873

Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN
Rainn.org (live chat)
1-800-656-4673

A Safe Place (Domestic Violence Support and Emergency Shelter Services)
asafeplaceforhelp.org
1-800-600-SAFE

Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (Child Victims of Abuse)
friendsoflccac.org
Gurnee/Waukegan (847) 377-3155/3000

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center (Z Center)
zcenter.org
Gurnee
24-Hour Support Line: (847) 872-7799

 

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Note: The information listed above is purely informational and should not be construed as an endorsement of services.