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If you or someone you know is in need of mental health or substance abuse services, contact the nearest local major medical center and inquire about their behavioral health services or contact the organizations below for additional resources.
Alcoholics Anonymous
A.A. has a simple program based on one alcoholic helping another.
http://www.aa.org
Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Centers
Serving Chicago and nationally
1-800-395-8279
https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers/chicago-il/
American Psychiatric Association - Patients and Families
Learn about common mental disorders, including symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families
apa@psych.org
(202) 559-3900
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
ADAA improves the quality of life for those who suffer through evidence-based educational resources, professional practice, and scientific research
https://adaa.org/
information@adaa.org
Center for Disease Control & Prevention CDC - How Right Now
How Right Now is a communications campaign designed to promote and strengthen the emotional well-being and resilience of people disproportionately impacted by mental health challenges.
https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/index.html
Chicago Center for Family Health
20 N Wacker Drive: Suite 1442
Chicago, IL 60606
312-372-4731
http://ccfhchicago.org/
City of Chicago Mental Health Clinics
The Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Centers offer care that provides support for emotional, traumatic, or behavioral difficulties.
312.747.1020
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/behavioral-health/mental_health_centers.html
Community Health Chicago
2611 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 395-9900
https://communityhealth.org/services/#.Xl69CahKiUn
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
55 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 490
Chicago, IL 60604
1-800-826-3632
https://www.dbsalliance.org/
DHS: Crisis/Emergency: Mental Health Providers
See the extensive IL list. Chicago: (312) 986-4000
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30893
Faith Hope Love Community Grief and Loss Support Group
Provides a listing of support programs that provide services to bereaved families.
https://www.faithhopelovecommunity.com/home/faith-empowerment-center/grief-resources/
Gateway Foundation
Locations: Illinois, California, and Delaware
Phone: 877-379-9078
https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/
Haymarket Center
The mission of Haymarket Center is to aid people with substance use disorders in their recovery by providing comprehensive behavioral health solutions.
(312) 226-4357
https://www.hcenter.org/
Heartland Alliance
Heartland Alliance works to advance human rights and champion human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just global society. Society benefits when all people can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
208 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 660-1300
https://www.heartlandalliance.org/
GriefShare
There are thousands of GriefShare groups meeting weekly at locations around the world. There’s probably one near you! The program is designed so that you can join the group at any time. You will be welcomed and encouraged.
Email: info@griefshare.org Phone: 800-395-5755 International: 919-562-2112
https://www.griefshare.org/
JCFS Chicago - Find Help
Whether you’re seeking support for an immediate need or looking for assistance to address ongoing issues, JCFS Chicago has services to help you navigate life’s challenges.
https://www.jcfs.org/find-help
Phone: 1-855-275-5237
Ask@JCFS.org
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. To find your local NAMI and support groups click on "Support and Education". https://www.nami.org/Home NAMI HelpLine is available M-F 10am - 10pm, ET. Connect by phone 800.950.6264 or text "Helpline" to 62640, or chat. In a crisis call or text 988.
Illinois NAMI Chapter
NAMI Illinois
101 N Wacker Dr., 17th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(217) 522-1403
nami@namiillinois.org
http://www.namiillinois.org
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
The mission of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone. Our community provides help, healing, and hope.
https://iocdf.org/
(617) 973-5801
International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF)
IBPF focuses on mental health awareness, in addition to our education, resources, and supportive connection for all who are touched by bipolar disorder. We also highlight and honor the multitude of remarkable contributions that those living with bipolar disorder continue to offer throughout our world.
https://ibpf.org/
info@ibpf.org
(858) 598-5967
Spinal Cord Injury – Gun Violence Survivor Peer Support Group
This is a social/support group for people who have survived a gunshot and are now paralyzed from a spinal cord injury. Everyday. On Zoom. Peer Support. No judgement. 4:00pm – 8:00pm (EST)
https://unitedspinal.org/new-group-for-gunshot-survivors/
Please request Zoom link at RSA@rochesterspinalassociation.org
National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health
Chicago Agencies listed on site
(312) 726-7020
http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/chicago-and-illinois-mental-health-agencies-and-organizations/
Mental Health America of IL
1103 Westgate St Ste 302
Oak Park IL United States 60301
(312) 368-9070
https://www.mhai.org/
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The mission of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the adverse effects of alcohol on health and well-being, and apply that knowledge to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan.
AskNIAAA@nih.gov
(301) 443-3860
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being (Located at Fourth Presbyterian Church)
126 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312-7874570
Sliding fee scale
https://www.fourthchurch.org/rc/index.html
City of Chicago Victim Services
Provides residents of Chicago a listing of organizations that provide comprehensive trauma-informed services for victims of violence and their families and other loved ones.
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/public-safety-and-violence-reduction/home/victim-services.html
You may also be interested in:
https://www.sralab.org/lifecenter/resources/listing-national-hotline-lists-crisis-intervention
https://www.sralab.org/lifecenter/resources/listing-suicide-prevention-resources
https://www.sralab.org/lifecenter/resources/listing-support-groups-all-conditions
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