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After Hours Crisis Support
In the event of an after hours mental health emergency, please consider these resources to help you.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency:
Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. I recommended these hospitals for the best care in a psychiatric emergency:
Rush University Medical Center
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
If your loved one refuses to seek help for an alcohol or drug problem:
If you or a loved one requires medically monitored detox from alcohol or other drugs:
Presence Holy Family Keys to Recovery
If you or a loved one is thinking about using alcohol or drugs and need sober support:
Chicago Area Service Organization (CASO) - call 312-346-1475 for free 24/7 phone support from a sober person
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Locator
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Locator
If you need help from other people, just like you, who are worried about a loved ones alcohol or drug problem:
Families Anonymous Meeting Locator
If you need help after hours finding the best and most appropriate treatment facility:
Treatment Placement Specialists (TPS)
If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 9-8-8
The Trevor Project LGBT Hotline: Call 866-488-7386
If you are struggling with a general mental health problem and just need to talk day or night:
CONTACT Mental Health Hotline: Call 315-251-0600
Crisis Text Line: Text "START" to 741741
If you need the police to conduct a well-being check on a person of concern:
Call 911 to speak with the Chicago Police Department to request a well-being check.
If you are homeless and need emergency shelter:
Walk in to the nearest hospital emergency room and tell the staff that you are homeless. The hospital will coordinate housing services for you.
If you need help with a legal problem:
Warren J. Breslin Law Offices - Criminal Defense Attorney
If you need help with minor injuries or illness:
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care
If you want to learn more about mental health online:
If you would like to use a mental self-help app:
Reframe: Build healthier drinking habits
TalkSpace: Your own private therapist online
HeadSpace: Meditation made simple
Stop, Breathe, Think: Short activities to help your emotions
Hazelden Recovery Apps: Instant motivation to strengthen your recovery
Sacred Space: Your daily prayer online